HomeMy WebLinkAbout74-340 07-09-1974RESOLUTION. NO. 340
WHEREAS, the City of Euless has adopted and is enforcing the Uniform
Building Code and a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Sections of the aforesaid 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 structure from
the Chief Building Inspector; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Building Inspector must examine all plans and
specifications for the proposed construction when application is made
for a building permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EULESS, TEXAS:
1.
That the Chief Building Inspector shall review all building permit
applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine
whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding.
If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard,
any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including
prefabricated and mobile homes) must (i) be designed (or modified)
and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the
structure, (ii) use construction materials and utility equipment that
are resistant to flood damage, and (iii) use construction methods
and practices that will minimize flood damage.
2.
That the Chief Building Inspector shall review subdivision proposals
and other proposed new developments to assure that (i) all such proposals
are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, (ii) all public
utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water
systems are located, elevated, and constructed to minimize or eliminate
flood damage, and (iii)' adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce
exposure to flood hazards.
3.
That the City Engineer shall require new or replacement water supply
systems and sanitary sewage systems to be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges
from the systems into flood waters, and require on -site waste disposal
systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination
from them during flooding.
ITEM II
Council Minutes
July 9, 1974
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9th day of July , 1974, by a vote
of 4 ayes and 0 nays at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Euless, Texas.
ATTEST
City Secretary