Santa Ana Municipal Code Art. V Public Works Management Standards

The floodplain administrator shall review the following proposals for development in the special flood hazard area:

(a) All public works construction proposals;

(b) All tentative subdivision maps; and

(c) All development proposals referred to him pursuant to section 7-25; and shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove them based on his determination of whether the following standards are satisfied:

(1) The proposed development must be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage within the special flood hazard area.

(2) All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems must be located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.

(3) Adequate drainage must be provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards. Within the special flood hazard area, adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes must be provided to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.

(Ord. No. NS-2789, § 4, 7-20-09)

No tentative or final subdivision map which pertains to a proposed subdivision greater than fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres, whichever is less, in the Special flood hazard area shall be approved unless base flood elevation data is included in or with the tentative map.

(Ord. No. NS-2789, § 4, 7-20-09)

The floodplain administrator shall assure that new and replacement water supply systems in the special flood hazard area are designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems.

(Ord. No. NS-2789, § 4, 7-20-09)

The floodplain administrator shall assure that new and replacement sanitary sewerage systems in the special flood hazard area are designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into the floodwaters.

(Ord. No. NS-2789, § 4, 7-20-09)

The floodplain administrator shall assure that on-site waste disposal systems in the special flood hazard area are located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.

(Ord. No. NS-2789, § 4, 7-20-09)

The floodplain administrator shall notify adjacent communities and the state coordinating office prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse in riverine situations. He shall submit copies of such notifications to the federal insurance administrator. He shall assure that the flood-carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of any watercourse is maintained.

(Ord. No. NS-2789, § 4, 7-20-09)