Application for a floodplain development permit and/or building permit shall be made to the Chief Building Inspector prior to any development activities located within Special Flood Hazard Areas. The following items shall be presented to the Chief Building Inspector to apply for a floodplain development permit and/or building permit:
(A) A plot plan drawn to scale which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following specific details of the proposed floodplain development:
(1) The nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area of development/disturbance; existing and proposed structures, utility systems, grading/pavement areas, fill materials, storage areas, drainage facilities, and other development;
(2) The boundary of the Special Flood Hazard Area as delineated on the FIRM or other flood map as determined in § 151.07, or a statement that the entire lot is within the Special Flood Hazard Area;
(3) Flood zone(s) designation of the proposed development area as determined on the FIRM or other flood map as determined in § 151.07;
(4) The boundary of the floodway(s) or non-encroachment area(s) as determined in § 151.07;
(5) The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) where provided as set forth in §§ 151.07, 151.22(K), 151.22(L), or 151.33;
(6) The old and new location of any watercourse that will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development; and
(7) The certification of the plot plan by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer.
(B) Proposed elevation, and method thereof, of all development within a Special Flood Hazard Area including but not limited to:
(1) Elevation in relation to NAVD 1988 of the proposed reference level (including basement) of all structures;
(2) Elevation in relation to NAVD 1988 to which any non-residential structure in Zone AE, A, AH, A99 or AO will be flood-proofed; and
(3) Elevation in relation to NAVD 1988 to which any proposed utility systems will be elevated or floodproofed.
(C) If floodproofing, a Floodproofmg Certificate (FEMA Form 086-0-34) with supporting data, an operational plan, and an inspection and maintenance plan that include, but are not limited to, installation, exercise, and maintenance of floodproofing measures assuring their effectiveness when installed, and the entity responsible for transportation and installation according to the design within the warning time available. Floodproofing certificate and supporting data and operational plans shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect to ensure that the non-residential floodproofed development will meet the floodproofing criteria in § 151.31(2).
(D) A Foundation Plan, drawn to scale, which shall include details of the proposed foundation system to ensure all provisions of this chapter are met. These details include, but are not limited to:
(1) The proposed method of elevation, if applicable (such as fill, solid foundation perimeter wall, solid backfilled foundation, open foundation on columns/posts/piers/piles/shear walls); and
(2) Openings to facilitate equalization of hydrostatic flood forces on walls in accordance with § 151.31(4), when solid foundation perimeter walls are used in Zones A, AO, AE, AH and A99.
(E) Usage details of any enclosed areas below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation.
(F) Plans and/or details for the protection of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems to be located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
(G) Copies of all other local, state and federal permits required prior to floodplain development permit issuance (for example, wetlands, endangered species, erosion and sedimentation control, riparian buffers, mining, and the like).
(I) A description of proposed watercourse alteration or relocation, when applicable, including an engineering report on the effects of the proposed project on the flood-carrying capacity of the watercourse and the effects to properties located both upstream and downstream; and a map (if not shown on plot plan) showing the location of the proposed watercourse alteration or relocation.
(Ord. 2018-24, passed 5-21-18)