Duties of the Local Administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) Permit review.
(1) Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements and conditions of this subchapter have been satisfied;
(2) Review all development permits to determine that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state or local governmental agencies from which prior approval is required; and
(3) Review all development permits to determine if the proposed development is located in the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure that the encroachment provisions of § 151.123(A).
(B) Use of other base flood data (in A and V Zones). When base flood elevation data has not been provided (A and V Zones) in accordance with § 151.113, the local administrator shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state or other source, in order to administer §§ 151.122, and 151.123.
(C) Information to be obtained and maintained.
(1) Where base flood elevation data is provided through the Flood Insurance Study, FIRM or required as in division (B) above, obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basements and below-grade crawlspaces) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement;
(2) For all new or substantially improved flood proofed structures where base flood elevation data is provided through the Flood Insurance Study, FIRM or as required in division (B) above:
(a) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level); and
(b) Maintain the flood proofing certifications required in § 151.117(B)(3).
(3) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this subchapter.
(D) Alteration of watercourses.
(1) Notify adjacent communities, the Department of Land Conservation and Development and other appropriate state and federal agencies, prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration; and
(2) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished.
(E) Interpretation of FIRM boundaries. The Planning Commission shall make interpretations where needed, as to exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in § 151.120(A).
(Ord. 372, passed 12-8-1997; Ord. 414, passed 1-11-2010; Ord. 421, passed 3-10-2014)