After investigation, the city engineer shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the application for a permit or improvement plans on the basis of his investigations. Where application is made to obtain a permit to construct any building, structure or other improvement, or to place any trailer, mobile home, or similar vehicle on land subject to flooding, the city engineer may require as a condition to the granting of the permit the construction of the building pad or floor levels at an elevation, as determined by the city engineer, which will protect the structure from frequent flooding. The city engineer may also require any other conditions to the granting of the permit that are reasonably calculated to protect the property from damage, or to prevent impeding, restricting, or retarding, or changing the direction of the flow of water in the waterway. The city engineer may also require as a condition to the granting of the permit that the owner of the property enter into a written agreement with the city holding this agency free from liability for any harm that may occur to any building or property damaged by flooding.
(Ord. 539 (part), 1988).