A development permit shall be obtained before any grading, filling, construction or other development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in SJBMC 12-1-205. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Floodplain Administrator and shall include, but not be limited to: plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevation of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, amount and type of fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities; and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required:
(A) 
Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures. In Zone AO elevation of highest adjacent grade and proposed elevation of lowest floor of all structures; or
(B) 
Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure will be floodproofed, if required in SJBMC 12-1-400(C); and
(C) 
All appropriate certifications listed in SJBMC 12-1-310(D); and
(D) 
Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development; and
(E) 
A discussion of the project’s consistency with the General Plan goals and policies regarding development within a flood hazard area.
The Floodplain Administrator, and on appeal, the Planning Commission and City Council, may attach conditions to any development permit issued hereunder so long as said conditions are reasonably related to the protection of the public, health, safety and welfare and are necessary to mitigate impacts of the development.
The City Manager is hereby appointed to be the Floodplain Administrator, and shall administer, implement and enforce this Chapter by granting or denying development permits in accord with its provisions. Prior to granting or denying any development permit the Floodplain Administrator shall consult with and receive a written recommendation from the City Engineer and Planning Director concerning whether the permit should be granted or denied. This recommendation shall include any conditions which should be attached to the granting of the permit.
The duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator in conjunction with the City Engineer shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(A) 
Permit Review. Review in consultation with the City Engineer all development permits to determine that:
(1) 
The permit requirements of this Chapter have been satisfied;
(2) 
All other required state and federal permits have been obtained;
(3) 
The site is reasonably safe from flooding;
(4) 
The proposed development does not adversely affect the carrying capacity of areas where base flood elevations have been determined but a floodway has not been designated. For purposes of this Chapter, “adversely affects” means that the cumulative effect of the proposed development when combined with all other existing and anticipated development will increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot (1′) at any point;
(5) 
The proposed development will not create damage from flooding to any adjoining lands or structures;
(6) 
The proposed project is consistent with General Plan goals and policies concerning development in flood hazard areas; and
(7) 
Conditions have been imposed upon the development permit that adequately mitigate all impacts of the development upon the public health, safety and welfare.
(B) 
Review and Use of Any Other Base Flood Data. When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with SJBMC 12-1-205, the Floodplain Administrator in consultation with the City Engineer shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal or state agency, or other source, in order to administer Article 4 of this Chapter. Any such information shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption.
(C) 
Notification of Other Agencies. In the case of any disturbance, alteration or relocation of a watercourse by the City:
(1) 
Notify adjacent communities and the California Department of Water Resources and Department of Fish and Game prior to disturbance, alternation, or relocation of a watercourse;
(2) 
Obtain all necessary permits from state and federal agencies required for alteration or relocation of a watercourse;
(3) 
Submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
(4) 
Assure that the flood-carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse is maintained.
(D) 
Documentation of Floodplain Development. Obtain and maintain for public inspection and make available as needed the following:
(1) 
Certification required by SJBMC 12-1-400(C)(1) (lowest floor elevations);
(2) 
Certification required by SJBMC 12-1-400(C)(3) (elevation or floodproofing of nonresidential structures);
(3) 
Certification required by SJBMC 12-1-400(C)(3) (wet floodproofing standard);
(4) 
Certification of elevation required by SJBMC 12-1-410(B) (subdivision standards);
(5) 
Certification required by SJBMC 12-1-425(A) (floodway encroachments);
(6) 
The reports required by SJBMC 12-1-430(D) (mudflow standards).
(E) 
Map Determinations. Make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazard, for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Article 5 of this Chapter.
(F) 
Remedial Action. Take action to remedy violations of this Chapter as specified in SJBMC 12-1-210.