A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in Section 1317.06. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Manager and may include, but not be limited to: plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing; and, a description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. If base flood elevation data are available, the following information is required:
(a) Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor, including basement, of all proposed structures;
(b) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any proposed structure will be flood proofed; and
(c) Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the flood proofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet the flood proofing criteria in Section 1317.19(b);
(d) Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of the proposed development and certification by a registered professional engineer that the flood carrying capacity of the watercourse will not be diminished.
(Ord. 1059. Passed 5-28-96.)