(A) Development permit required. A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins on any part of a property within any area of special flood hazard established in § 155.333 of this chapter. The permit shall be required for all structures including manufactured homes, as set forth in § 155.331 of this chapter, and for all other development including fill and other activities, also as set forth in § 155.331 of this chapter. If the proposed development is fully outside of the area of special flood hazard, a Type I review is required. If the proposed development is within the area of special flood hazard in any way, a Type III review is required.
(B) Application for development permit. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the City Recorder, and accompanied by the appropriate fee, 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 and drainage facilities. Specifically, the following information is required:
(1) Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures;
(2) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which the structure has been flood-proofed;
(3) Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the flood-proofing methods for any non-residential structure meet the flood-proofing criteria in this subchapter; and
(4) Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.
(Prior Code, § 16.065.015) (Ord. 432, passed 10-17-2016; Ord. 445, passed 5-15-2017; Ord. 454, passed 10-1-2018)