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55 <br /> violation of this Ordinance, the Floodplain Administrator may <br /> order the work to be immediately stopped. The stop-work order <br /> shall be in writing and directed to the person doing the work and <br /> the owner shall be sent a copy via the U.S. mail. The stop-work <br /> order shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific <br /> reason(s) for the stoppage, and the condition(s) under which the <br /> work may be resumed. Violation of a stop-work order constitutes <br /> a Class Three (3)misdemeanor. <br /> 19. Revocation of floodplain development permits, as required. The <br /> Floodplain Administrator may revoke and require the return of <br /> the floodplain development permit by notifying the permit holder <br /> in writing stating the reason(s) for the revocation. Permits shall <br /> be revoked for any substantial departure from the approved <br /> application, plans, or specifications; for refusal or failure to <br /> comply with the requirements of State or local laws; or for false <br /> statements or misrepresentations made in securing the permit. <br /> Any floodplain development permit mistakenly issued in <br /> violation of an applicable State or local law may also be revoked. <br /> 20. Make periodic inspections throughout all SFHAs within the <br /> Orange County jurisdiction. The Floodplain Administrator and <br /> each member of the Planning and Inspections Department shall <br /> have a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on <br /> any premises within the territorial jurisdiction of the department <br /> at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other <br /> enforcement action. <br /> 21. Follow through with corrective procedures of Section 23.5. <br /> 22. Coordinate Letters of Map Change and FIS/FIRM revisions with <br /> other County departments, State of North Carolina, and FEMA. <br /> Sec. 21.9.3 Establishment of floodplain development permit. <br /> A floodplain development permit shall be required conforming to the <br /> provisions of this Ordinance prior to the commencement of any <br /> development activities within SFHA as determined in Section 4.2.38. <br /> PART XVII. That Article 22 Definitions be amended by adding the following definitions: <br /> Addition (to an existing building) -- an extension or increase in the floor area or height of a building or <br /> structure, including adding new plumbing, electrical, or HVAC systems. <br /> Area of special flood hazard -- See"Special Flood Hazard Area(SFHA) Overlay District" <br /> Appeal -- A request from a review of an administrative interpretation of any provision of this Ordinance <br /> by the Board of Adjustment. <br />