(A) To obtain a floodplain development permit, the applicant shall first file an application in writing on a form furnished for that purpose. Every such application shall:
(1) Identify and describe the proposed development and estimated cost to be covered by the floodplain development permit;
(2) Describe the land on which the proposed development is to be done by lot, block, tract and house and streets address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or development;
(3) Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed development is intended;
(4) Be accompanied by plans and specifications for proposed construction; and
(5) Be signed by the permittee and authorized agent who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority.
(B) If any proposed development is located entirely or partially within a floodplain, applicants shall provide all information in sufficient detail and clarity to enable the Floodplain Administrator to determine that:
(1) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) All utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, water, electrical and other systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage;
(3) Structures will be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement;
(4) Construction materials are flood resistant;
(5) Appropriate practices to minimize flood damage have been utilized; and
(6) Electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and any other service facilities have been designed and located to prevent entry of flood waters.
(C) For all new and substantially improved residential structures, an elevation certificate based upon the finished construction certifying the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, and other relevant building components shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator and be completed by a licensed surveyor, engineer or architect. An elevation certificate or approved survey shall be submitted to identify proposed elevation of nonresidential structures.
(D) When flood-proofing is utilized for an applicable structure, a flood-proofing certificate shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator and be completed by a licensed professional engineer or architect.
(E) For all development proposed in the floodway, no-rise certification shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator and be completed by a licensed professional engineer.
(F) Any other such information as reasonably may be required by the Floodplain Administrator shall be provided.
(G) Letters of Map Revision: Federal regulations in 44 C.F.R. Ch. 1, §§ 65.5 and 65.6, allow for changes to the special flood hazard area through a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) or a Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F); provided, the community determines that the land and any existing or proposed structures that would be removed from the floodplain are “reasonably safe from flooding”. The community acknowledgment form asserting this is required for LOMR and LOMR-F applications and must be signed by the Floodplain Administrator. The Floodplain Administrator shall not sign a community acknowledgment form unless all criteria set forth in the following paragraphs are met.
(1) Applicant shall obtain floodplain development permit before applying for a LOMR or LOMR-F. Proposals shall include an elevation certificate for residential properties to be constructed or improved. Applicant shall demonstrate that the property and any existing or proposed structures will be “reasonably safe from flooding”, according to the minimum design standards in FEMA Technical Bulletin 10-01.
(2) All requirements listed in the simplified approach in FEMA Technical Bulletin 10-01 shall be met and documentation from a registered professional engineer shall be provided. If all of these requirements are not met, applicant must provide documentation in line with the engineered approach outlined in FEMA Technical Bulletin 10-01.
(H) New and substantially improved residential structures having approved storage below BFE may be required to complete a non-conversion form. This form, signed by the property owner, stipulates that the construction and intended use complies with ordinances in effect at the time of construction and any future conversion to unapproved use shall be prohibited. The non-conversion agreement shall be filed with the property deed to ensure that the conditions move from property owner to owner.
(Ord. 2018-1, passed 4-3-2018)