Article III — ADMINISTRATION

(A) A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazards or areas of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) established in § 17.068.070. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Floodplain Administrator and may 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, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities; and the location of the foregoing.

• (B) Specifically, the following information is required:

(1) Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures; in Zone AO or VO, elevation of highest adjacent grade and proposed elevation of lowest floor of all structures.

• (2) Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure will be floodproofed;

• (3) All appropriate certifications listed in § 17.068.180 of this chapter; and

(4) Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.

(Prior Code, § 17.36.120) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988)

The Planning Director is appointed to administer and implement this chapter by granting or denying development permits in accordance with its provisions.

(Prior Code, § 17.36.130) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988)

The duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator shall include, but not be limited to the provisions set out in §§ 17.068.150 through 17.068.200.

(Prior Code, § 17.36.140) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988)

• (A) The Floodplain Administrator shall review 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; and

(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.

(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

ADVERSELY AFFECTS. Combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point.

(Prior Code, § 17.36.150) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988; Am. Ord. 668, passed - -1997)

(A) When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with § 17.068.070, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state or other source, in order to administer Article IV of this chapter.

(B) Any such information shall be submitted to the Town Council for adoption.

(Prior Code, § 17.36.160) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988)

The Floodplain Administrator shall, whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated:

(A) Notify adjacent communities and the California Department of Water Resources prior to the alteration or relocation of a watercourse and submit evidence of the notification to the Federal Insurance Administration;

(B) Require that the flood carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of the watercourse is maintained.

(Prior Code, § 17.36.170) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988)

The Floodplain Administrator shall obtain and maintain for public inspection and make available as needed:

• (A) The certification required in § 17.068.210(C)(1) (floor elevations);

• (B) The certification required in § 17.068.210(C)(2) (elevations in areas of shallow flooding);

• (C) The certification required in § 17.068.210(C)(3)(c) (elevation or floodproofing of nonresidential structures);

• (D) The certification required in §§ 17.068.210(C)(4)(a) or 17.068.210(C)(4)(b) (wet floodproofing standard);

• (E) The certified elevation required in § 17.068.230(B) (subdivision standards);

• (F) The certification required in § 17.068.250(A) (floodway encroachments); and

• (G) The reports required in § 17.068.260(D) (mudflow standards).

(Prior Code, § 17.36.180) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988)

(A) The Floodplain Administrator shall make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards or areas of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions).

(B) The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Article V of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 17.36.190) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988)

The Floodplain Administrator shall take action to remedy violations of this chapter as specified in § 17.068.080.

(Prior Code, § 17.36.200) (Ord. 577, passed - -1988)