Article III — ADMINISTRATION

A development permit shall be obtained before any construction or other development begins within any area of special flood hazard, areas of flood-related erosion hazard or areas of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) established in section 15.20.060. 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. 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;

B.

Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure will be floodproofed;

C.

All appropriate certifications listed in section 15.20.910D of this chapter; and

D.

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

(Ord. 252 §4.1, 1991)

The city building inspector is appointed to administer, implement and enforce this chapter by granting or denying development permits in accord with its provisions.

(Ord. 252 §4.2, 1991)

The duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator shall include, but not be limited to:

A.

Permit Review.

Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied;

All other required state and federal permits have been obtained;

The site is reasonably safe from flooding;

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 at any point.

B.

Use of Other Base Flood Data. When base flood elevation data has not be provided in accordance with section 15.20.060, the floodplain administrator 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 IV of this chapter. Any such information shall be submitted to the city council for adoption.

C.

Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated:

Notify adjacent communities and the California Department of Water Resources prior to such alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency;

Require that the flood-carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of the watercourse is maintained.

D.

Obtain and maintain for public inspection and make available as needed:

The certification required by section 15.20.920 C1;

The certification required by section 15.20.920 C2;

The certification required by section 15.20.920 C3c;

The certification required by section 15.20.920 C4a or b;

The certification of elevation required by section 15.20.940B;

The certification required by section 15.20.970 A; and

The reports required by section 15.20.980D.

E.

Make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards, areas of flood-related erosion 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. 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.

F.

Take action to remedy violations of this chapter as specified in section 15.20.070 of this chapter.

(Ord. 252 §4.3, 1991)