The Mayor shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that:

(1) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;

(2) 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

(3) Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.

CREDIT(S)

(May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 3, 22 DCR 7146.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-302.
1973 Ed., § 5-1102.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-64, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-501.

The Mayor shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that:

(1) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;

(2) 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

(3) Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.

CREDIT(S)

(May 26, 1976, D.C. Law 1-64, § 3, 22 DCR 7146.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-302.
1973 Ed., § 5-1102.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-64, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-501.