The duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) Permit review.
(1) Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied;
(2) All other required state and federal permits have been obtained;
(3) The site is reasonably safe from flooding;
(4) The proposed development does not adversely affect the carrying capacity of the floodway. For purposes of this chapter,
ADVERSELY AFFECTS means that the cumulative effect of the proposed development when combined with all other existing and anticipated development will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point.
(B) When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with § 151.07, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state or other source, in order to administer §§ 151.20 through 151.24 of this chapter. Any such information shall be submitted to the City Council for adoption.
(C) Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated:
(1) Notify adjacent communities and the California Department of Water Resources prior to such alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration.
(2) Require that the flood-carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse is maintained.
(D) Obtain and maintain for public inspection and make available as needed:
(1) The certification required in §§ 151.20(C)(1), (C)(2), (C)(3)(c), and (C)(4)(a) and (b);
(2) The certified elevation required in § 151.22(B);
(3) The certification required in § 151.24(B)(1).
(E) Make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (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 as provided in §§ 151.35 and 151.36.
(F) Take action to remedy violations of this chapter as specified in § 151.08.
('81 Code, § 15.44.150) (Ord. 906, passed - -88)