A. Emergency repair or replacement of severely damaged public transportation facilities, public water and wastewater facilities and flood control works may be authorized and the floodplain development permit requirements may be waived if:
1. Upon notification and prior to the emergency repair or replacement, the department determines that an emergency condition exists warranting immediate action; and
2. The department agrees upon the nature and type of proposed emergency repair or replacement.
B. Authorization to undertake emergency repair or replacement work may be given verbally if the department feels that such a written authorization would unduly delay the emergency work. Such verbal authorization must be followed by a written authorization describing the emergency condition, the type of emergency work agreed upon and stating that a verbal authorization had been previously given. (Ord. 3159, 8-20-2012)