A. Designation And Appointment: The County Building Administrator is hereby appointed to administer and implement this Chapter by granting or denying development permit applications in accordance with its provisions. (Ord. 87-03, 6-22-1987)
B. Duties And Responsibilities: Duties of the County Building Administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Permit Review: The Building Administrator shall review all development permits to determine:
a. That the permit requirements of this Chapter have been satisfied.
b. That all necessary permits have been obtained from those Federal, State, or local governmental agencies from which prior approval is required.
c. If the proposed development is located in the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure that the encroachment provisions of subsection 9-1-6C1 of this Chapter are met.
2. Information Obtained And Maintained:
a. Where base flood elevation data is provided through the Flood Insurance Study or otherwise required, obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement.
b. For all new or substantially improved floodproofed structures:
(1) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level), and
(2) Maintain any floodproofing certifications required.
c. Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this Chapter.
3. Alteration Of Watercourses:
a. Notify adjacent communities and the Idaho Department of Water Resources prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration.
b. Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished.
4. Interpretation Of FIRM Boundaries: Make interpretations where needed, as to exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazard (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation. Such appeals shall be granted consistent with the standards of section 61 of the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (44 CFR 59-76). (Ord. 87-03, 6-22-1987; amd. 1998 Code)