(A) All development applications located in the Primary Floodplain District which are not permitted by right will require the review and approval by the Natural Resources prior to the issuance of a local permit. The Zoning Administration shall require the approvals of the Natural Resources prior to the issuance of any local permit.
(B) All development applications located in the Secondary Floodplain District having a drainage area of more than one square mile shall first be submitted to, and a permit or letter of approval, and/or recommendation, obtained from the Natural Resources. Such approvals from the Natural Resources shall be obtained prior to issuance of any local permits, and/or approvals by the Zoning Administration and/or the County Plan Commission.
(C) All development applications located in the Secondary Floodplain District having a drainage area of one square mile or less shall be submitted directly to the Zoning Administration and/or the County Plan Commission. The burden of proof of acceptability of the proposed construction shall be with the person desiring to construct. Complete and thorough plans and specifications for the proposed construction, prepared and certified by a professional engineer, shall be submitted with any request for permits.
(D) Any building, structure, or use of land in the Primary and Secondary Floodplain Districts which is not in conformance with this chapter constitutes a non-conforming use. All applications to repair, extend, or enlarge a non-conforming use shall be forwarded to the Natural Resources for review and comment. All terms and conditions imposed by the Natural Resources shall be incorporated into the issuance of any local permit.
(Ord. 2 1981, passed 2-17-1981)