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Ordinance 4440: require electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to be elevated 1 foot above flood level
What this is
This ordinance amends Chapter 9 (Floodplain Management) of the city's Code of Ordinances to require that electrical, plumbing, and mechanical improvements to structures in flood hazard areas be elevated at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation.
Why it matters
The stricter elevation requirement helps protect homes and businesses from flood damage, and may affect the cost of remodeling or repairing properties in flood-prone areas.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — October 10, 2022 meeting
- October 10, 2022 Vote taken — October 10, 2022 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — October 10, 2022
Adopt Ordinance No. 4440
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4440, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9 “FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT,” ARTICLE III “PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION,” SECTION 9-66 “GENERAL STANDARDS” BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (7) TO REQUIRE VARIOUS STRUCTURE ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE ELEVATED A MINIMUM OF 1 FOOT ABOVE THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION.
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