3(b) Variance Request - Jason Forrest

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6.2 Standards for Reconstruction of Nonconforming Structures. The following standards and procedures apply to nonconforming structures in the flood fringe portion of the floodplain, as allowed under Section 6.i. 6.21 All structures, including manufactured homes, must be elevated on fill so that the lowest floor including basement floor is at or above the regulatory flood protection elevation. The finished fill elevation for structures shall be no lower than one foot below the regulatory flood protection elevation and the fill shall e�end at such elevation at least i5 feet beyond the outside limits of the structure. 6.22 Fill must be properly compacted and the slopes must be properly protected by the use of riprap,vegetative cover or other acceptable method. 6.23 Floodplain developments must not adversely affect the hydraulic capacity of the channel and adjoining floodplain of any tributary watercourse or drainage system. 6.24 All manufactured homes must be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system that resists flotation, collapse or lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This requirement is in addition to applicable state or local anchoring requirements for resisting wind forces. 6.25 Onsite Sewage Treatment and Water Supply Systems: Where public utilities are not provided: 1) Onsite water supply systems must be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems; and 2) New or replacement onsite sewage treatment systems must be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters and they shall not be subject to impairment or contamination during times of flooding. Any sewage treatment system designed in accordance with the State's current statewide standards for onsite sewage Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-20 October i�,2oi9