Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 11 Flood ProtectionSection 11.03 Standards11.03.07 All utilities constructed to serve structures which are to be located inthe floodplain must be flood protected at a minimum to the elevation of the 100-year flood level.11.03.08 All construction or modification of building and structures includingflood proofing measures and techniques in the floodplain area, as required in thissection, must be in accordance with the applicable design standards of the UnitedStates Army Corps of Engineers publication entitled “Flood Proofing Regulations,”June, 1972 GPO 19730-505-026 Edition, or as amended, and the followingrequirements:A. All new construction and substantial improvements must be anchoredto prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure.B. All new construction and substantial improvements must beconstructed with materials and mechanical and utility equipmentresistant to flood damage.C. All new construction or substantial improvements must be construedconstructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage.D. All new and replacement water supply systems must be designed tominimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systemE. New and replacement sanitary sewage systems must be designed tominimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systemsdischarges from the systems in the flood waters.F. On-site waste disposal systems, where permitted, must be located toavoid impairment to them or contamination from them duringflooding.11.03.09 In addition to the above requirements, manufactured homes, asherein defined, must meet the following standards:A. No manufactured home or recreational vehicle may be placed in afloodway or coastal high hazard area.B. All manufactured homes must be anchored to resist flotation,collapse, or lateral movement by providing over-the-top and frameties to ground anchors. Specific requirements must be that:1. Over-the-top ties be provided at each end of the manufacturedhome, with one additional tie per side at an intermediatelocation on manufactured homes of less than 50 feet and oneadditional tie per side for manufactured homes of 50 feet ormore;2. Frame ties be provided at each corner of the home with fouradditional ties per side at intermediate points for manufacturedhomes less than 50 feet long and one additional tie formanufactured homes of 50 feet or longer:3. All components of the anchoring system be capable of carrying aforce of 4,800 pounds;4. Any additions to the manufactured home be similarly anchored.Covington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 11-6