Approved December 14 2021 PZ Minutes

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(FEMA). (4) Assure that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is maintained. (5) Prevent encroachments into floodways and non-encroachment areas unless the certification and flood hazard reduction provisions of Part 5, Section F are met. (6) Obtain actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) of the reference level (including basement) and all attendant utilities of all new and substantially improved structures, in accordance with the provisions of Part 4, Section B(3). (7) Obtain actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) to which all new and substantially improved structures and utilities have been floodproofed, in accordance with the provisions of Part 4, Section B(3). (8) Obtain actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) of all public utilities in accordance with the provisions of Part 4, Section B (3). (9) When floodproofing is utilized for a particular structure, obtain certifications from a registered professional engineer or architect in accordance with the provisions of Part 4, Section B(3) and Part 5, Section B(2). (10) Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the Special Flood Hazard Areas, floodways, or non-encroachment areas (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions), make the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in in Part 4, Section D. (11) When BFE data has not been provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 3, Section B, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any BFE data, along with floodway data or non-encroachment area data available from a federal, state, or other source, including data developed pursuant to Part 5, Section D (2) (c), in order to administer the provisions of this ordinance. (12) When BFE data is provided but no floodway or non-encroachment area data has been provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 3, Section B, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any floodway data or non- encroachment area data available from a federal, state, or other source in order to administer the provisions of this ordinance. (13) When the lowest floor and the lowest adjacent grade of a structure or the lowest ground elevation of a parcel in a Special Flood Hazard Area is above the BFE, advise the property owner of the option to apply for a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) from FEMA. Maintain a copy of the LOMA issued by FEMA in the floodplain development permit file. (14) Permanently maintain all records that pertain to the administration of this ordinance and make these records available for public inspection, recognizing that such information may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. (15) Make on-site inspections of work in progress. As the work pursuant to a floodplain development permit progresses, the Floodplain Administrator shall make as many inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done according to the provisions of the local ordinance and the terms of the permit. In exercising this power, the Floodplain Administrator has a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises within the jurisdiction of the community at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action. Page 15 of 28 2021 NC Model Ordinance, Non-Coastal Amended