(A) All permit applications shall be reviewed using the best available base flood elevation and floodway data from any federal, state or other sources until such data have been provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency:
(1) Assure sites are reasonably safe from flooding;
(2) Determine that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state or local agencies from which prior approval is required; and
(3) To determine if the proposed development adversely affects the flood-carrying capacity of a flood-prone area.
(B) For the purposes of this chapter,
ADVERSELY AFFECTS means damage to adjacent properties because of rises in flood stages attributed to physical changes of the channel and the adjacent overbank areas.
(C) If it is determined that there is no adverse effect and the development is not a building, the permit shall be granted without further considerations.
(D) If it is determined that there is an adverse effect, technical justification (i.e., a registered professional engineer) for the proposed development shall be required.
(E) If the proposed development is a building, the provisions of Chapter 5 of this title shall apply.
(F) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter.
(1985 Code, § 11.06.020)