Approved December 14, 2021 PZ Minutes

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(v) The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) where provided as set forth in Part 3, Section B; Part 4, Section C; or Part 5, Section D; (vi) The old and new location of any watercourse that will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development; and (vii) The certification of the plot plan by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer. (b) Proposed elevation, and method thereof, of all development within a Special Flood Hazard Area including but not limited to: (i) Elevation in relation to NAVD 1988 of the proposed reference level (including basement) of all structures; (ii) Elevation in relation to NAVD 1988 to which any non-residential structure in Zones A, AE, AH, AO, A99 will be floodproofed; and (iii) Elevation in relation to NAVD 1988 to which any proposed utility systems will be elevated or floodproofed. (c) If floodproofing, a Floodproofing Certificate (FEMA Form 086-0-34) with supporting data, an operational plan, and an inspection and maintenance plan that include, but are not limited to, installation, exercise, and maintenance of floodproofing measures. (d) A Foundation Plan, drawn to scale, which shall include details of the proposed foundation system to ensure all provisions of this ordinance are met. These details include but are not limited to: (i) The proposed method of elevation, if applicable (i.e., fill, solid foundation perimeter wall, solid backfilled foundation, open foundation on columns/posts/piers/piles/shear walls); and (ii) Openings to facilitate automatic equalization of hydrostatic flood forces on walls in accordance with Part 5, Section B(4)(d) when solid foundation perimeter walls are used in Zones A, AE, AH, AO, A99. (e) Usage details of any enclosed areas below the lowest floor. (f) Plans and/or details for the protection of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems to be located and constructed to minimize flood damage. (g) Certification that all other Local, State and Federal permits required prior to floodplain development permit issuance have been received. (h) Documentation for placement of Recreational Vehicles and/or Temporary Structures, when applicable, to ensure that the provisions of Part 5, Section B, subsections (6) and (7) of this ordinance are met. (i) A description of proposed watercourse alteration or relocation, when applicable, including an engineering report on the effects of the proposed project on the flood-carrying capacity of the watercourse and the effects to properties located both upstream and downstream; and a map (if not shown on plot plan) showing the location of the proposed watercourse alteration or relocation. (2) Permit Requirements-The Floodplain Development Permit shall include, but not be limited to: Page 11 of 28 2021 NC Model Ordinance, Non-Coastal Amended