73-XX ES0LUT ON NO. 73-$
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPLYING FOR ELIGIBILITY TO THE SALE
OF FLOOD INSURANCE UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD
INSURANCE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS~ the City of Boynton Beach, Florida~ has adopted
and is enforcing its Building Codes and Zoning Ordinances; and
WHEREAS~ Chapter 5 of the Codified Ordinances of the City
of Boynton Beach prohibits any person, firm or corporation from
erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering~ repairing, improving,
moving or demolishing any building or structure without first
obtaining a separate building permit for each building or struc-
ture from the Building Official or his designated deputy; and
WHEREAS, the Building Official or his designated deputy must
examine all plans and specifications for the proposed construction
when application is made to him for a building permit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the ~ilding Official or his designated deputy for
the City of Boynton Beach when reviewing applications for building
permits, including the plans and specifications for the proposed
construction, will review all building permit applications to
determine if the proposed construction is consistent with the need
to minimize flood damage.
2. That the Building Official or his designated deputy shall
review all building permit .applications to determine if the site
of the proposed construction is reasonably safe from flooding
and to make recommendations for construction in all locations
which have flood hazards.
3. That the Building Official or his designated deputy in
reviewing all applications for construction in flood hazard
locations within the City of Boynton Beach shall require that
any such proposed construction must:
a. Be designed and anchored to prevent the flotation,
collapse or lateral movement of the structure or portions
of the structure due to flooding.
b. Use of construction materials and utility equipment
that are resistant to flood damage.
c. Use of construction methods and practices that will
minimize flood damage.
d. Provide adequate drainage in order to reduce exposure
to-flood hazards.
e. Locate public utilities and facilities on the site
in such a manner as to be elevated and constructed to mini-
mize or eliminate flood damage, such utilities and facilities
including sewer, gas, electrical and water systems.
4. It is further resolved that the Building Official or his
designated deputy in reviewing all subdivision applications shall
make findings of fact ,and determine if:
a. All such proposed developments are consistent with
the need to minimize flood damage.
b. Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce
exposure to flood hazards.
c. Adequate drainage is provided so as not to increase
the exposure to flood hazards of adjacent lands.
d. All public utilities and facilities are located,
~.~?~.~,'~'~elevated and constructed so as to minimize or eliminate
flood damage, these utilities and facilities to include
sewer~ gas, electrical and water systems.
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CITY OF BOYNTON- BEACH~ FLORIDA
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
City Clerk
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