1. 
A permit is required within the Regulated Flood Hazard Area for a person to establish or alter an artificial obstruction, nonconforming use or development.
2. 
Artificial obstructions, nonconforming uses and uses not specifically listed in Articles 12.3.9 and 12.3.10 require a permit except as allowed without a permit in Article 12.3.5 or as prohibited as specified in Article 12.3.6.
3. 
A permit is required to reconstruct or repair an existing structure that has experienced substantial damage or substantial improvement.
4. 
A permit is not required for existing artificial obstructions or nonconforming uses established in the flood plain before the effective date of floodplain management regulations.
5. 
Artificial obstruction and nonconforming uses in a Regulated Flood Hazard Area not exempt under Article 12.3.5 is a public nuisance unless a permit has been obtained.
6. 
These regulations do not affect any existing artificial obstruction or nonconforming use in the Regulated Flood Hazard Area before the land use regulations have been adopted.
7. 
An alteration that is any change or addition to an artificial obstruction or nonconforming use not exempt under Article 12.3.5 that increases the size or increases its potential flood hazard requires a permit.
8. 
Maintenance of an artificial obstruction or nonconforming use is not an alteration.
(Ord. 895, 10-9-2012)
A permit application shall include, but is not limited to the following:
1. 
A completed and signed flood plain permit application;
2. 
The required review fee;
3. 
Plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions, and elevation of proposed project (i.e., landscape alterations, existing and proposed structures, including the placement of manufactured homes, etc.) and the location of the foregoing in relation to the Regulated Flood Hazard Areas;
4. 
A copy of other required applicable permits which may include, but are not limited to, a 310 permit, SPA 124 permit, Section 404 Permit, a 318 Authorization, 401 Certification or a Navigable Rivers Land Use License or Easement from other permits from federal, state, and local agencies, for the proposed floodplain project and must show that the application is not in conflict with other relevant and applicable permits; and
5. 
Additional information related to the specific use or activity that demonstrates the design criteria and construction standards are met or exceeded as specified in Articles 12.3.9 and 12.3.10.
(Ord. 895, 10-9-2012)