The floodplain administrator is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, and to delegate authority to other officials in the city to take such actions or grant or deny permits in accordance with this chapter. The floodplain administrator shall:
A. Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied;
B. Ensure that all other required state and federal permits have been obtained;
C. Review all permits to determine that the site is reasonably safe from flooding;
D. Review all development permits to determine if the proposed development adversely affects the flood-carrying capacity of the floodway, or of areas where base flood elevations have been determined but a floodway has not been designated. For purposes of this chapter, “adversely affects” means that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point.
E. Develop procedures for identifying and administering requirements for substantial improvement and substantial damage;
F. Assure that all procedures detailed in this chapter are coordinated with other city departments and divisions and implemented by staff.
(Ord. 1397.15.22 § 1 (part), 2019; Ord. 1397.15.21 § 1 (part), 2007; prior code § 17-4-2.1)