(a) The commissioner of buildings shall have the following duties and responsibilities: Inspect and monitor all development projects within the S.F.H.A. for which the department has issued a development permit, to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter;
(b) Review all development applications submitted by the zoning administrator and notify other issuing departments as to those applications which fall within the S.F.H.A.;
(c) Compare the elevation of the site to the base flood elevation for all developments located within the S.F.H.A.;
(d) Maintain records of proposed developments within the S.F.H.A.;
(e) Receive from the issuing departments copies of all development permit applications, permits, and as- built certifications reviewed by the departments of developments that fall within the S.F.H.A., maintain a file of all such copies received, and submit reports of such permits to F.E.M.A.;
(f) Coordinate with state and federal agencies to improve base flood and floodway data, and to improve the administration of this chapter;
(g) Notify all issuing departments of proposed development projects within the S.F.H.A., and coordinate review by the departments of such projects;
(h) Notify all issuing departments of receipt of any revised F.E.M.A. maps or other relevant data, maintain them on file and distribute copies to the issuing departments;
(i) Maintain for public inspection base flood data, S.F.H.A. maps, copies of federal and state permit documents and “as built” elevation and floodproofing data for all buildings constructed subject to this chapter;
(j) Upon notification by the issuing department considering a variance request, respond in writing to the variance in terms of the requirements of this chapter; and
(k) Notify affected adjacent communities of watercourse alterations and relocations.
(Added Coun. J. 6-29-05, p. 51811, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. II, § 6)