A. The zoning administrator, or a designated individual, hereinafter referred to as the floodplain administrator, is hereby appointed to administer and implement the provisions of this title.
B. The duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Review all floodplain development applications and issue permits for all proposed development within special flood hazard areas to assure that the requirements of this chapter have been satisfied.
2. Review all proposed development within special flood hazard areas to assure that all necessary local, state, and federal permits have been received, including section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 USC § 1334.
3. In the event the base flood elevations may increase or decrease resulting from physical changes affecting flooding conditions. As soon as practicable, but not later than six (6) months after the date such information becomes available, the federal insurance administrator shall be notified of the changes by submitting technical or scientific data in accordance with this part. Such a submission is necessary so that upon confirmation of those physical changes affecting flooding conditions, risk premium rates and floodplain management requirements will be based upon current data.
4. Upon occurrence, notify the federal insurance administrator in writing whenever the boundaries of the community have been modified by annexation or the community has otherwise assumed or no longer has authority to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations for a particular area. In order that all FHBM's and FIRM's accurately represent the community's boundaries, include within such notification a copy of a map of the community suitable for reproduction, clearly delineating the new corporate limits or new area for which the community has assumed or relinquished floodplain management regulatory authority.
5. Prevent encroachments into floodways and flood fringe areas unless the certification and flood hazard reduction provisions of section 10-1-8-6 are met.
6. Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) and all attendant utilities of all new and substantially improved structures, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-1-8-2K.
7. Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which all new and substantially improved structures and utilities have been floodproofed, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-1-8-2K.
8. Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of all public utilities in accordance with the provisions of section 10-1-8-2K.
9. When floodproofing is utilized for a particular structure, obtain certifications from a registered professional engineer or architect in accordance with the provisions of sections 10-1-8-2K and 10-1-8-6B.
10 Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the special flood hazard areas, floodways, or flood fringe areas (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions), make the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in this chapter.
11. When base flood elevation (BFE) data has not been provided in accordance with the provisions of section 10-1-6, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any BFE data, along with floodway data or flood fringe area data available from a federal, state, or other source, including data developed pursuant to section 10-1-8-7, in order to administer the provisions of this chapter.
12. When base flood elevation (BFE) data is provided but no floodway data has been provided in accordance with the provisions of section 10-1-6, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any floodway data or flood fringe area data available from a federal, state, or other source in order to administer the provisions of this chapter.
13. When the lowest floor and the lowest adjacent grade of a structure or the lowest ground elevation of a parcel in a special flood hazard area (SFHA) is above the base flood elevation (BFE), advise the property owner of the option to apply for a letter of map amendment (LOMA) from FEMA. Maintain a copy of the LOMA issued by FEMA in the floodplain development permit file.
14. Permanently maintain all records that pertain to the administration of this chapter and make these records available for public inspection subject to Idaho Code title 74, chapter 1, Public Records Act.
15. Make on-site inspections of work in progress. As the work pursuant to a floodplain development permit progresses, the floodplain administrator shall make as many inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done according to the provisions of this chapter and the terms of the permit. In exercising this power, the floodplain administrator has a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises within the jurisdiction of the community at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action.
16. Issue stop-work orders as required. Whenever a building or part thereof is being constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in violation of this chapter, the floodplain administrator may order the work to be immediately stopped. The stop-work order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing or in charge of the work. The stop-work order shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reason(s) for the stoppage, and the condition(s) under which the work may be resumed. Violation of a stop-work order constitutes a misdemeanor.
17. Revoke floodplain development permits as required. The floodplain administrator may revoke and require the return of the floodplain development permit by notifying the permit holder in writing stating the reason(s) for the revocation. Permits shall be revoked for any substantial departure from the approved application, plans, and specifications; for refusal or failure to comply with the requirements of state or local laws; or for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing the permit. Any floodplain development permit mistakenly issued in violation of an applicable state or local law may also be revoked.
18. Make periodic inspections throughout the special flood hazard areas within the jurisdiction of the community. The floodplain administrator and each member of his or her inspections department shall have a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises within the territorial jurisdiction of the department at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action.
19. Follow through with corrective procedures of section 10-1-13A.
20. Review, provide input, and make recommendations for variance requests.
21. Maintain a current map repository to include, but not limited to, the FIS Report, FIRM and other official flood maps, and studies adopted in accordance with the provisions of section 10-1-6 of this chapter, including any revisions thereto including letters of map change, issued by FEMA. Notify the NFIP state coordinator and FEMA of your community's mapping needs.
22. Coordinate revisions to FIS reports and FIRMs, including letters of map revision based on fill (LOMR-Fs) and letters of map revision (LOMRs).
23. Information To Be Obtained And Maintained:
a. Where base flood elevation data is provided through the flood insurance study, or required as in the preceding division, obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest habitable floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement.
b. For all new or substantially improved floodproofed structures:
(1) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level).
(2) Maintain the floodproofing certifications required in section 10-1-8-6B3 of this chapter.
(3) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 700A, 3-11-2014; amd. Ord. 815, 7-23-2019)
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