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Article 5. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction. Section A. General Standards. In all SFHAs and known flood prone areas the following provisions are required: (1) New construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure. (2) Manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent 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 standard shall be in addition to and consistent with applicable state requirements for resisting wind forces. (3) New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage below the FPG. (4) New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage. (5) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, utility meters, and other service facilities shall be located at/above the FPG or designed so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components below the FPG. Water and sewer pipes, electrical and telephone lines, submersible pumps, and other waterproofed service facilities may be located below the FPG. (6) New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system. (7) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system. (8) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding. (9) Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a structure that is in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance shall meet the requirements of "new construction" as contained in this ordinance. Section B. Specific Standards. In all SFHAs, the following provisions are required: (1) In addition to the requirements of Article 5, Section A, all structures to be located in the SFHA shall be protected from flood damage below the FPG. This building protection requirement applies to the following situations: a) Construction or placement of any structure having a floor area greater than 400 square feet. b) Addition or improvement made to any existing structure where the cost of the addition or improvement equals or exceeds 50% of the value of the existing structure (excluding the value of the land). c) Reconstruction or repairs made to a damaged structure where the costs of restoring the structure to it's before damaged condition equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure (excluding the value of the land) before damage occurred. d) Installing a travel trailer or recreational vehicle on a site for more than 180 days. Page 112