(a) A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in Section 1450.06. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Housing/Zoning Inspector and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevations of the area in question, existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities and the location thereof. Specifically, the following information is required:
(1) The elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including the basement) of all proposed structures;
(2) The elevation, in relation to mean sea level, to which any proposed structure has been floodproofed;
(3) Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the floodproofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet the floodproofing criteria in Section 1450.19(b)(3); and
(4) A description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as result of proposed development.
(b) An application for a development permit shall not be required for maintenance work such as roofing, painting and basement sealing, or for small development activities (except for filling and grading) valued at less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
(Ord. 2147. Passed 3-30-87; Ord. 2957. Passed 12-10-07.)