Rood Plain Management 



improvement" pursuant to the floodplain regulations. (This measure was introduced to the 

 1987 General Assembly, but was not acted upon.) 



Recommendations to CRMC 



**Aniend coastal construction and reconstruction regulations to reflect the 

 most recent technical guidance available regarding construction in coastal areas, 

 (e.g. as contained in the most recent FEMA Coastal Construction Manual). 



**Revise the definition of "substantial Improvement" as it applies to post- 

 storm reconstruction to clarify decision criteria regarding 50 percent destruction, 

 and to ensure that structures are re-built according to the nwst recent FEMA standards. 



***Revise regulations to prohibit reconstruction of structures damaged 

 more than 50 percent in all coastal V zones, in addition to dunes. 



**Develop a specific plan for the coordination of permitting review and approval 

 procedures among all applicable agencies for use following a major storm event. 



***To ensure the preservation of the remaining natural flood protection barriers and 

 protective coastal features of the state for the general health, safety and welfare, prohibit 

 development of infrastructure or reconstruction of damaged infrastructure 

 in coastal flood hazard areas as stipulated by federal executive orders. 



**Require that information pertaining to the location of a property in a 

 Hood hazard area be included in the town Land Evidence Records as a 



permanent deed attachment and be recorded with references to all applicable zoning 

 ordinances, subdivision regulations, building code specifications, and any other regulatory 

 measures which pertain to its location. 



Recommendations to the Rhode Island Building Commission 



***Amend the State Building Code regulations to incorporate by reference 

 the specific building regulations of CRMC, as updated to reflect the most recent 

 technical guidance avsulable regarding construction in coastal areas. 



***Revise the Rhode Island Building Code regulations to provide that the 

 costs of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems be included when 

 calculating the cost of a "substantial improvement" pursuant to the floodplain 

 regulations. (This measure was introduced to the 1987 General Assembly, but was not 

 acted upon.) 



***As recommended by the Hazard Mitigation Task Force, develop an 

 assistance program, review program, or oversight mechanism to encourage 

 improved implementation of existing and recommended floodplain 

 management programs and local and state level requirements. The oversight should 

 involve coordinating with the Division of Planning to track variances, exceptions, and other 

 deviations from specified requirements. 



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