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21 <br />05/12/2005 <br />9. When flood proofing is utilized for a particular structure, obtain certifications from a North <br />Carolina licensed Professional Engineer or Architect according to Section 42 -92. <br />10. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the SFHAs (for <br />example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field <br />conditions), make the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of. the <br />boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in <br />Section 42 -71. <br />11. When BFE er- llaed� data have not been provided according to section 42 -37, obtain, <br />review, and reasonably utilize any BFE data, along with and floodway data and/or non: <br />encroachment area data available from a Federal, State, or other source, including data <br />developed pursuant to Section 42 -94, in order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance. <br />12. When BFE data is provided, but no floodway nor non - encroachment area data has been <br />provided according to Section 42 -37, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any floodway <br />data, and/or non - encroachment area data available from a Federal, State, or other source in <br />order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance. <br />13. When the exact location of boundaries of the SFHAs conflict with the current, natural <br />topography information at the site, the property owner may apply and be approved for a <br />Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) by FEMA. The Floodplain Administrator in the <br />floodplain development permit file will maintain a copy of the LOMA issued from FEMA <br />14. Serve natiees-_8 P <br />die aeeer-danee with see 42-70. <br />15. Permanently maintain all records pertaining to the administration of this Ordinance and' <br />make these records available for public inspection during normal business hours. <br />16. Make on -site inspections of work in progress As the work pursuant to a floodplain <br />development permit progresses, the Floodplain Administrator shall make as many <br />inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done <br />according to the provisions of the local ordinance and the terms of ".the permit. In <br />exercising this power, the Floodplain Administrator has a right, upon presentation of <br />proper credentials, to enter on any premises within the iurisdiction of the Orange <br />County at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement <br />action. <br />17. Maintain a current map repository to include, but not limited to, the FIS Report, FIRM <br />and/or other official flood maps /studies adopted under Section 42 -37 of this Ordinance, <br />includine any revisions thereto including LOMA), issued by State and/or FEMA. <br />18. Notify State and FEMA of mapping needs. <br />19. Issue stop -work orders as required Whenever a building or part thereof is being <br />constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in violation of this Ordinance, the <br />Floodplain Administrator may order the work to be immediately stopped. The stop - <br />work order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing the work and the owner <br />shall be sent a copy via the U.S. mail The stop -work order shall state the specific work <br />...I.Mic fl 8i1 " " 5v 2.3":`:.�1 <br />