12-1-6: COMPLIANCE REQUIRED:

No structure or land shall hereafter be used and no structure shall be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction of this chapter. (Ord. 2002-104, 8-27-2002)

12-1-7: LANDS TO WHICH REGULATIONS APPLY:

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all lands and uses which have significant flood hazards. The flood insurance rate map (FIRM), panels 131, 133, and 135, dated February 16, 2007, which were prepared as part of the Johnson County, city of Oxford flood insurance study, shall be used to identify such flood hazard areas and all areas shown thereon to be within the boundaries of the 100-year flood shall be considered as having significant flood hazards. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the precise location of the 100-year flood boundary, the location shall be determined on the basis of the 100-year flood elevation at the particular site in question. The Johnson County, city of Oxford flood insurance study is hereby adopted by reference and is made a part of this chapter for the purpose of administering floodplain management regulations. (Ord. 2006-101, 11-14-2006)

12-1-8: FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR:

   A.   Appointment: The mayor is hereby appointed to implement and administer the provisions of this chapter and will herein be referred to as the administrator.

   B.   Duties: Duties of the administrator shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

      1.   Review all floodplain development permit applications to assure that the provisions of this chapter will be satisfied.

      2.   Review floodplain development applications to assure that all necessary permits have been obtained from federal, state and local governmental agencies including approval when required from the department of natural resources for floodplain construction.

      3.   Record and maintain a record of the elevation (in relation to national geodetic vertical datum) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures.

      4.   Record and maintain a record of the elevation (in relation to national geodetic vertical datum) to which all new or substantially improved structures have been floodproofed.

      5.   Notify adjacent communities/counties and the department of natural resources prior to any proposed alteration or relocation of a watercourse and submit evidence of such notifications to the federal emergency management agency.

      6.   Keep a record of all permits, appeals and such other transactions and correspondence pertaining to the administration of this chapter. (Ord. 2002-104, 8-27-2002)

12-1-9: FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT:

   A.   Permit Required: A floodplain development permit issued by the administrator shall be secured prior to any floodplain development (any manmade change to improved and unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures; mining, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations), including the placement of factory built homes.

   B.   Application For Permit: Application shall be made on forms furnished by the administrator and shall include the following:

      1.   Description of the work to be covered by the permit for which application is to be made.

      2.   Description of the land on which the proposed work is to be done (i.e., lot, block, tract, street address or similar description) that will readily identify and locate the work to be done.

      3.   Indication of the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.

      4.   Elevation of the 100-year flood.

      5.   Elevation (in relation to national geodetic vertical datum) of the lowest floor (including basement) of buildings or of the level to which a building is to be floodproofed.

      6.   For buildings being improved or rebuilt, the estimated cost of improvements and market value of the building prior to the improvements.

      7.   Such other information as the administrator deems reasonably necessary (e.g., drawings or a site plan) for the purpose of this chapter.

   C.   Action On Permit Application: The administrator shall, within a reasonable time, make a determination as to whether the proposed floodplain development meets the applicable standards of this chapter and shall approve or disapprove the application. For disapprovals, the applicant shall be informed, in writing, of the specific reasons therefor. The administrator shall not issue permits for variances except as directed by the city council.

   D.   Construction And Use As Provided In Application And Plans: Floodplain development permits based on the basis of approved plans and applications authorize only the use, arrangement, and construction set forth in such approved plans and applications and no other use, arrangement or construction. Any use, arrangement, or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. The applicant shall be required to submit certification by a professional engineer or land surveyor, as appropriate, registered in the state of Iowa, that the finished fill, building floor elevations, floodproofing, or other flood protection measures were accomplished in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, prior to the use or occupancy of any structure. (Ord. 2002-104, 8-27-2002)