A. The floodplain administrator, as designated by the chief engineer, is authorized to:
1. Conduct the general day-to-day operation and process by which permits are issued;
2. Investigate complaints of suspected violations in accordance with Chapter 16.64; and
3. Enforce federal and state floodplain management administrative requirements for compliance with the NFIP including record keeping and reporting. Duties of the floodplain administrator may include, but are not limited to:
a. Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this ordinance have been satisfied.
b. Obtain and maintain required records for public inspection and make available the following as required in Chapter 16.20:
i. The certified regulatory flood elevation required in Chapter 16.20;
ii. The flood proofing certification required in Chapter 16.20;
iii. The flood vent certification required in Chapter 16.20;
iv. The floodway encroachment certification required in Chapter 16.24;
v. The certifications of elevation required for additional development standards, including subdivisions required in Chapter 16.36;
vi. A record of all variance actions, including justification for their issuance, and report such variances in the biennial report submitted to FEMA; and
vii. All improvement calculations used to determine substantial improvement.
c. Whenever a federally regulated watercourse is to be altered or relocated, provide notification as required by this title.
B. The chief engineer is authorized to:
1. Interpret this title and associated technical flood and watercourse documents including floodplain maps and riparian habitat maps identified within this title;
2. Establish engineering standards and guidance manuals, as necessary for activities regulated by this title;
3. Administer appeals requesting waivers or modifications to engineering standards and guidance manuals and administrative interpretation as provided within provisions of this title. Appeals to the chief engineer shall follow the requirements of Section 16.56.010;
4. Make technical interpretations including base flood data and elevations consistent with federal and state floodplain management requirements;
5. Render final decisions and orders on violations of this ordinance as required in Chapter 16.64 herein.
C. The board is authorized to:
1. Adopt of rules and bylaws for enforcement of regulation of floodplains, erosion hazards and riparian habitats;
2. Hear requests for variances from the regulations to the extent permitted by A.R.S. Section 48-3609;
3. Hear requests for appeals of written findings of the chief engineer; and
4. Exercise all powers and duties to carry out regulatory functions, as required by A.R.S. Section 48-3603, including establishment of a fee schedule for the review of applications for permits and variances from, or interpretations of, the provision of this title.
D. The technical review committee may be requested by the chief engineer, or the board, to provide technical review and recommendations on complex technical issues for administration, compliance and enforcement of this title.
(Ord. 2010-FC5 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 2005 FC-2 § 2 (part), 2005)