O-2021-3849 Amending Chapter 94 "Floods" of the Code of Ordinances by adding new definitions and incorporating updated regulations related to flood hazards

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development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point within the community. (10) Under the provisions of 44 CFR_Chapter 1, Section 65.12, of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations, a community may approve certain development in zones Al-30, AE, AH, on the community's FIRM which increases the water surface elevation of the base flood by more than one foot, provided that the community first completes all of the provisions required by Section 65.12. Sec. 94-63. - Establishment of development permit. A floodplain development permit shall be required to ensure conformance with the provisions of this article. Sec. 94-64. - Permit procedures. (1) Application for a floodplain development permit shall be presented to the floodplain administrator on forms furnished by him/her and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions, and elevation of proposed landscape alterations, existing and proposed structures, including the placement of manufactured homes, and the location of the foregoing in relation to areas of special flood hazard or moderate flood hazard. Additionally, the following information is required: (a) Elevation (in relation to mean sea level), of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new and substantially improved structures; (b) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure shall be floodproofed; (c) A certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the nonresidential floodproofed structure shall meet the floodproofing criteria of section 94-87(2); (d) Description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development; (e) Maintain a record of all such information in accordance with section 94-62(1); (2) Approval or denial of a floodplain development permit by the floodplain administrator shall be based on all of the provisions of this ordinance and the following relevant factors: (a) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage; (b) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner; (c) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others; (d) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development; (e) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles; 10