ORD-2005-127 - Revisions to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

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09/15/2005 17 Division 2. ADMINISTRATION.* *Cross references: Administration, ch.2. Sec. 42 -66. Designation of Floodplain Administrator. (4) The Zoning Officer of Orange County hereinafter referred to as the " Floodplain Administrator ", is hereby appointed to administer and implement the provisions of this Ordinance. (Ord. of 8 -28- 1995, § 3.3, eff. 8 -28 -1995) Sec. 42 -67. Establishment of Floodplain development permit. A Floodplain development permit shall be required conforming to the provisions of this Ordinance prior to the commencement of any development activities within SFHA as determined in Section 42 -37. Change from development permit (Ord. of 8 -28 -1995, § 3.3, eff. 8 -28 -1995) to a floodplain development permit (5) Sec. 42 -68. Floodplain development permit and certification requirements. 1. Plans and Application requirements. Application for a Floodplain development permit shall be made to the Floodplain Administrator on forms furnished by the County prior to any development activities proposed to be located within flood prone areas. The following items /information shall be presented to the Floodplain Administrator to apply for a Floodplain development permit. (5) a) A plot plan drawn to scale which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following specific details of the proposed floodplain development: More specificity as per NC Flood Act of 2000 L The nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area of development /disturbance; existing and proposed structures, driveways, utility systems, grading /pavement areas, fill materials, storage areas, drainage facilities, and other development; ii. The boundary of the SFHA as delineated on the FIRM or other flood map as determined in Section 42 -37 or a statement that the entire lot is within the SFHA; iii. Flood zones) designation of the proposed development area as determined on the FIRM or other flood map as determined in Section 42 -37; iv. The boundary of the floodway(s) or non - encroachment area(s) as determined in Section 42 -37;