8D.4.6 Areas of Poor Drainage Whenever a
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plat is submitted for an area which is subject to flooding, the Planning Commission upon recommendation of the City Engineer, may approve such subdivision provided that the applicant fills the affected area of said subdivision to an elevation sufficient to place the elevation of streets and lots at a minimum of twelve (12) inches above the elevation of the maximum probable flood, as determined by the City Engineer. The plat of such subdivision shall provide for an overflow zone along the bank of any stream or watercourse, in a width which shall be sufficient in time of high water to contain or move the water, and no fill shall be placed in the overflow zone nor shall any structure be erected or placed therein. The boundaries of the overflow zone shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer. Development in areas of extremely poor drainage will not be allowed.
8D.4.5 Effect on Downstream Drainage Areas · 8D.4.7 Flood Plain Areas