HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 677-1 RESOLUTION NO. 677-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AMENDING RESOLUTIO~ N0.677 APPLYING FOR ELIGIBILITY OF SAID
CITY TO QUALIFY FOR BEDRRAL FLOOD INSURANCE UNDER THE
NATIONAL FLOODINSURANCE ACT OF 1968
WHEREAS, The City had adopted and is enforcing the Building Code; and
WHEREAS, Chapter III of the Saratoga City Code prohibits any person, firm
or corporation from erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, im-
proving, moving or demolishing any building or structure without first obtaining
a separate building permit for each building or structure from the Building
Official; and
W14_EBS, The Building Official must examine all plans and specifications
for the proposed construction when application is made to him for a building
permit; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Saratoga as follows:
1. That the Building Official for Saratoga 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 shall review all building permit applications
to determine if the site of the proposed construction is reasonably safe from
flooding and to make reconnendations for construction in all locations which have
flood hazards.
3. That the Building Official in reviewing all applications for construction
in flood hazard locatidms within the City shall require that any such proposed
construution must:
a. Be designed and anchored to present the flotation, collapse or
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 minimize or eliminate
flood damage, such utilities and facilities including sewer, gas,
electrical and water systems.
4. That in accordance with Chapter 70, entitled "Excavation and Grading"
of the 1970 edition of the Uniform Building Code adopted by reference by Chapter
III of the Saratoga City Code, the Building Official requires the issuance of
a permit for any excavation, grading, fill, or construction in the community,
therefore the Building Official shall require review of each permit applica~ibn
to determine whether the proposed site and improvements will be reasonably safe
from mudslides. If a propee~d site and improvements are in a localion that may
have mudslide hazards, a further review must be made by persons qualified in
geology and soils engineering; and the proposed new construction~ substantial
improvement, or grading must (i) be adequately protected against mudslide damage
and (ii) not a~ravate the existing hazard.
5o It is further resolved that the Planning Director in reviewing all
subdivision applications shall make findings of fact and determine if:
a. All such propesed 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the Ci;~ of Saratoga held on
the Is~ day of ~May-, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: Ceuncilmen Smith, Brigham, Krau~ DIrMo~ &
NOSS:
ABSENT:
CLERK