A. Application for a development permit shall be presented on forms prepared by the Floodplain Administrator and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions, and elevation of proposed landscape alterations, existing and proposed structures, including the placement of manufactured homes, and the location of the foregoing in relation to areas of special flood hazard. Additionally, the following information is required:
1. Elevation (in relation to mean sea level), of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new and substantially improved structures;
2. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure shall be flood proofed;
3. A certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the nonresidential flood proofed structure shall meet the flood proofing criteria;
4. Description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development; and
5. Maintain a record of all such information in accordance with subsection 8-7-14A1 of this chapter.
6. Notify, in riverine situations, adjacent communities and the State Coordinating Agency, which is Division of Emergency Management, Floodplain Program Manager, prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to FEMA.
7. Assure that the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of any watercourse is maintained.
B. Approval or denial of a development permit by the Floodplain Administrator shall be based on all of the provisions of this chapter and the following relevant factors:
1. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
2. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner;
3. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
4. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
5. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles;
6. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions including maintenance and repair of streets and bridges, and public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems;
7. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site;
8. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
9. The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion damage, for the proposed use;
10. The relationship of the proposed use to the Comprehensive Plan for that area. (Ord. 16-354, 11-14-2016; amd. Ord. 24-405, 4-15-2024)