Provisions for all areas in the flood hazard districts.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances, App. A, art. 62, § 62.3
in effect62.3. - Provisions for all areas in the flood hazard districts.
The provisions of this section shall apply to all areas in the flood hazard district.
62.3.1. All new construction and substantial improvements to existing structures shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure.
62.3.2. All new construction and substantial improvements to existing structures shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
62.3.3. All new construction and substantial improvements to existing structures shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
62.3.4. All new and replacement water supply systems shall be constructed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system.
62.3.5. New and replacement sanitary sewer systems shall be constructed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and exfiltration from the systems into floodwaters.
62.3.6. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.
62.3.7. Any alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvement to a structure on which the start of construction was begun after the effective date of this article shall meet the requirements of new construction as contained in this article.
62.3.8. Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment, and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
62.3.9. 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.
62.3.10. Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvement to a structure that is not compliant with the provisions of this ordinance shall be undertaken only if the nonconformity is not furthered, extended or replaced.
(Ord. No. 98-189, § 1(62.3), 4-7-1998)
Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXAZOOR_ART62FLHADIRE_62.3PRALARFLHADIFetched: 11/6/2026