There are two (2) methods of appeal that exempt a structure from the purchase of flood insurance; both must be supported by the items listed below:
A. Appeal To Elevation Requirements:
1. An actual stamped copy of the recorded plat map of the property showing official recordation and proper citation, or a photocopy of property's legal description (e.g., lot, block and plat number, etc.);
2. A copy of the flood hazard boundary map (FHBM) and/or flood insurance rate map (FIRM). Both must identify the location of the property;
3. A certification by a registered professional engineer or land surveyor or verification by the community building official stating:
a. The type of structure;
b. The elevation of the lowest finished grade adjacent to the structure;
c. The elevation of the bottom of the lowest floor beam.
B. Appeal Of Location:
1. An actual stamped copy of the recorded plat map of the property showing official recordation and proper citation, or a photocopy of the property's legal description (e.g., lot, block, and plot number, etc.);
2. A copy of the flood hazard boundary map (FHBM) and/or flood insurance rate map (FIRM). Both must identify the location of the property as not within zone A or V.
3. Verification by local building official as to the property's location. (Ord. 213A, 2010)