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220e shall meet the floodproofing criteria of Section 5-55(b); 4. Description of the exten't to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. b. Approval or denial of a Development Permit by the Administrator shall be based on all of the provisions of this Article and the following relevant factors: 1. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage; I The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its con- tents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner; 2. 3. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others; 4. The compatibiltiy of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development; 5. The safety of access to the proper~y in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles; 6. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions including maintenance and repair of streets and bridges, and public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems. 7. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; 8. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable; I 9. The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion damage, for the proposed use; 10. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan for that area. Section 5-54. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FLOOD HAZARD lZEDUCTION In all areas of special flood hazards the following provisions are required: a. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation;.collapse or lateral movement of the structure; b. All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage; c. All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage; All new and replacement water supply systems shall be deSignel to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system; d. e. New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system and discharges from the systems into flood waters; and, f. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid im- pairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.