§ 42-12. Development permit.

(a)

A development permit shall be obtained before any construction or other development begins within any area of special flood hazard, area of flood-related erosion hazard or area of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) established in section 42-7.

(b)

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 such.

(c)

Specifically, the following information is required in the application:

(1)

Proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor, including basement, of all structures; in zone AO, the elevation of the highest adjacent grade and proposed elevation of the lowest floor of all structures;

(2)

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

(3)

All appropriate certifications listed in section 42-14(4); and

(4)

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

(Ord. No. 99-11, § 3(16A.44.120), 6-16-1999)