A development permit shall be required to ensure conformance
with the provisions of this article.
(1997 Code, sec. 153.20)
Application for a development permit shall be presented to the
floodplain administrator on forms furnished by him or 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, and the location of
the foregoing in relation to areas of special flood hazard. Additionally,
the following information is required:
(1) Elevation
(in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement)
of all new and substantially improved structures.
(2) Elevation
in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure
shall be floodproofed.
(3) A certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the nonresidential floodproofed structure shall meet the floodproofing criteria of section
3.05.072(2).
(4) Description
of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be
altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.
(5) Maintain a record of all such information in accordance with section
3.05.101.
(1997 Code, sec. 153.21)
Approval or denial of a development permit by the floodplain
administrator shall be based on all of the provisions of this article
and the following relevant factors:
(1) The
danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage.
(2) The
susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood
damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner.
(3) The
danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury
of others.
(4) The
compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development.
(5) The
safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and
emergency vehicles.
(6) The
costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions,
including maintenance and repair of streets and bridges, and public
utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water
systems.
(7) The
expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport
of the floodwaters and the effects of wave action, if applicable,
expected at the site.
(8) The
necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable.
(9) The
availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or
erosion damage, for the proposed use.
(10) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan for
that area.
(1997 Code, sec. 153.22)