A. Compliance Mechanisms. Title compliance is sought through:
1. A review procedure for floodplain use permits, subdivision plats, development plans and other plans;
2. A permitting system that will deny the issuance of a permit if the proposed activity conflicts with title requirements;
3. An enforcement system that will provide for compliance and enforcement of the title; and
4. An organizational structure that identifies specific officers and employees empowered to administer the above methods of compliance.
B. It shall be the duty of the chief engineer, floodplain administrator, county engineer, zoning inspector and all other departments, officials and public employees vested with the duty or authority to issue permits to determine compliance with the provisions of this title and to issue no permit in conflict with the provisions of this title.
C. Validity of Permit.
1. The issuance or granting of a floodplain use permit, a building permit, or approval of plans or specifications under the authority of this title shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this title or the amendments thereto, or of any other title or law;
2. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel any of the provisions of this title or any existing law shall be issued, and if issued, then the permit shall not be valid and shall be revoked as provided in Section 16.20.060 of this title;
3. Any permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be null and void; and
4. A floodplain use permit shall be valid:
a. For one year after the date of issuance for permanent structures and flood control improvements, or
b. Upon completion of permanent structures and flood control improvements associated with the permit provided that all permit requirements are met including certifications of elevation when required, or
c. For one year after the date of issuance for any excavation activity or any other activity-based permits issued under this title. Such activity-based permits shall be reviewed for compliance annually, and be re-permitted, if appropriate, based on conditions current at the time of permit renewal.
(Ord. 2010-FC5 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 2005 FC-2 § 2 (part), 2005)