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1Z `w. RESOLUTION # 535 • A RESOLUTION ADOPTING LAND USE AND CONTROL MEASURES IN FLOOD PLAIN AREAS WHEREAS, the City of Orono has adopted and is enforcing the Building Code and/or Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Building Code and/or Zoning Ordinance as, adopted by the City of Orono 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 Official; and WHEREAS, the Official must examine all plans and specifi- cations for the proposed construction when application is made to the Official for a building permit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED'BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO, MINNESOTA: 1. That the Official for the City of Orono 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 Official 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 Official in reviewing all applications for construction in flood hazard locations within the City of Orono 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 construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage. C. Use construcion methods and practices that will minimize flood damage. d. Provide adequate drainage in order to reduce • exposure to flood hazards.