§ 156.031 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.

   A development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this chapter prior to the commencement of any development activities.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018) Penalty, see § 156.999

§ 156.032 COMPLIANCE.

   No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018) Penalty, see § 156.999

§ 156.033 INTERPRETATION.

   (A)   In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:

      (1)   Considered as minimum requirements;

      (2)   Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and

      (3)   Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.

   (B)   This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)

§ 156.034 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.

   The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering consideration. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within the area will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Town of South Congaree or by any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)

ADMINISTRATION

§ 156.050 DESIGNATION OF FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR.

   The Floodplain Administrator is hereby appointed to administer and implement the provisions of this chapter.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. IV) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)

§ 156.051 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   Application for a development permit shall be made to the Floodplain Administrator on forms furnished by him or her prior to any development activities, and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures; and the location of fill materials, storage areas, and drainage facilities.

   (B)   Specifically, the following information is required.

      (1)   A plot plan that shows the 100-year floodplain contour or a statement that the entire lot is within the floodplain must be provided by the development permit applicant when the lot is within or appears to be within the floodplain as mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the floodplain identified pursuant to either the duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator of§ 156.052 or the standards for subdivision proposals of § 156.066 and the standards for streams without estimated base flood elevations and floodways of § 156.067. The plot plan must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a registered land surveyor or professional engineer and certified by him or her. The plot plan must show the floodway, if any, as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the floodway identified pursuant to either the duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator of § 156.052, the standards for subdivision proposals of § 156.066(L), or the standards for streams without estimated base flood elevations and floodways of § 156.067.

      (2)   Where base flood elevation data is provided as set forth in § 156.030 or the duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator of § 156.052(L) applies, the application for a development permit within the flood hazard area shall show:

         (a)   The elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor of all new and substantially improved structures; and

         (b)   If the structure will be floodproofed in accordance with the non- residential construction requirements of § 156.066(B), the elevation in relation to mean sea level to which the structure will be floodproofed.

      (3)   Where base flood elevation data is not provided as set forth in § 156.030 or the duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator of § 156.052 applies, then the provisions in the standards for streams without estimated base flood elevations and floodways of § 156.067 must be met.

      (4)   Alteration of watercourse. Where any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development, the application for a development permit shall include a description of the extent of watercourse alteration or relocation, an engineering study to demonstrate that the flood- carrying capacity of the altered or relocated watercourse is maintained, and a map showing the location of the proposed watercourse alteration or relocation.

         (c)   Certifications.

      (1)   Floodproofing certification. When a structure is floodproofed, the applicant shall provide certification from a registered professional engineer or architect that the nonresidential floodproofed structure meets the floodproofing criteria in the nonresidential construction requirements of §§ 156.066(B) and 156.069(B)(2).

      (2)   Certification during construction. A lowest floor elevation or floodproofing certification is required after the lowest floor is completed. As soon as possible after completion of the lowest floor and before any further vertical construction or floodproofing by any construction means (whichever is applicable) commences, it shall be the duty of the permit holder to submit to the Floodplain Administrator a certification of the elevation of the lowest floor or floodproofed elevation (whichever is applicable) as built in relation to mean sea level. Said certification shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a registered land surveyor or professional engineer and certified by him or her. Any work done prior to submission of the certification shall be at the permit holder’s risk. The Floodplain Administrator shall review the floor elevation survey data submitted. The permit holder, immediately and prior to further progressive work being permitted to proceed, shall correct deficiencies detected by such review. Failure to submit the survey or failure to make said corrections required hereby shall be cause to issue a stop-work order for the project.

      (3)   V-zone certification. When a structure is located in Zones V, VE, or V1-30, certification shall be provided from a registered professional engineer or    architect, separate from submitted plans, that new construction and substantial improvement meets the criteria for the coastal high hazard areas outlined in § 162.11.5.

      (4)   As-built certification. Upon completion of the development, a registered professional engineer, land surveyor or architect, in accordance with South Carolina law, shall certify (according to the requirements of § 165.05.2a, 2b and 2c) that the development is built in accordance with the submitted plans and previous pre-development certifications.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. IV) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018) Penalty, see § 156.999