A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the chief building official and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevation of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities and the location of the foregoing; provided, however, the following information is required:
A. Site plan, including, but not limited to:
1. For all structures, spot ground elevations at building corners and twenty foot (20') or smaller intervals along the foundation footprint, or foot contour elevation throughout the building site; and
2. Proposed location of water supply, sanitary sewer, and utilities; and
3. If available, the base flood elevation from the flood insurance study and/or flood insurance rate maps; and
4. If applicable, the location of the regulatory floodway; and
B. Foundation design detail, including, but not limited to:
1. Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures; and
2. For a crawl space foundation, located and total net area of foundation opening as required in section 15.32.110 of this chapter; and
3. For foundations placed on fill, the location and height of fill, and compaction requirements (compacted to 95 percent using the standard proctor test method); and
C. Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure will be floodproofed, as required in section 15.32.110 of this chapter; and
D. All appropriate certification listed in section 15.32.110 of this chapter; and
E. Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. (Ord. 2837, 2016)