This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the county, as identified by the Federal Insurance Administration, and mandates that no structure or land in said areas shall hereafter be located, or extended, converted or structurally altered without compliance with its provisions; requires the obtaining of a permit from the County Judge/Executive as Administrator and the State Division of Water; permitting of manufactured homes within areas of special flood hazard; requires that all new construction and substantial improvements be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage; provides that in all areas of special flood hazard, the lowest flood of any residential structure constructed or substantially improved shall have the lowest floor elevated to or above base flood elevation or has said floor flood proofed; and provides penalties of $1,000 per day for each day a violation of this chapter continues.
(Ord. 2011-12, passed 12-19-2011)