A Development Permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins, including placement of manufactured homes, within any Special Flood Hazard Area established in Section 11-1-3-2. Application for a Development Permit may be made on forms furnished by the Floodplain Administrator and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevation of the area in question, existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required:
A. Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures;
B. Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any non-residential structure will be floodproofed;
C. Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the floodproofing methods for any non-residential structure meet the floodproofing criteria in Section 11-1-5-1.C.2.;
D. Base Flood Elevation data for subdivision proposals or other development, including manufactured home parks or subdivisions, greater than 50 lots or 5 acres, whichever is the lesser; and
E. Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. (Ord. 302, 1-19-2021)