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10 <br />Each site plan shall be prepared by a registered engineer, landscape architect, architect, or <br />land surveyor; however, in some cases, professional design and certification of the plan <br />may not be required. These exceptions include, but are not limited to the following: <br />a. Proposed additions to existing permitted non- residential structures where the use <br />of the structure and lot has not changed and the floor area is not increased more <br />than twenty-five percent (25%); and <br />b. Accessory structures to existing permitted non- residential structures where <br />vehicular use area is not extended and changes to existing grade are not more than <br />one (1.0) foot in elevation. <br />c. Single-family detached dwellings and duplexes, and accessory structures to such <br />uses when located in the University Lake Watershed (ULW) District. <br />d. Large day care homes, as defined in Article 22, Definitions. <br />e. Rural Guest Establishments with three (3) guestrooms or less -Bed & Breakfasts. <br />Any and all projects proposin~~the development of property located within the Special <br />Flood Hazard Area Overlay District shall be required regardless of the proposed land use, <br />to submit a site plan prepared b~ registered engineer landscape architect, or land <br />surveyor in accordance with the provisions herein. <br />PART XIV. That Article 14 Site Plan Approval Procedures be amended creating a new Section <br />14.6 .Floodplain development permit and certification requirements for properties within <br />the Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District to read as follows: <br />Sec. 14.6 Floodplain development permit and certification requirements for <br />properties within the Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District. <br />14.6.1. Plans and Application requirements. Application for a floodplain <br />development permit shall be made to the Floodplain Administrator on forms <br />furnished by him or her prior to any development activities proposed to be <br />located within flood prone areas. <br />The following items/ information shall be presented to the Floodplain <br />Administrator to apply for a floodplain development permit. <br />