RES-2005-077 Resolution and Ordinance to Provide for Flood Damage Prevention in Orange County

Browse Search

09/262005 24 7. Obtain the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the new or substantially improved structures and all utilities have been flood proofed, according to Section 42-68(3). (~ 8. Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of atl public utilities, according to Section 42-68(3). 9. When flood proofing is utilized for a particulaz structure, obtain certifications from a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer or Architect according to Section 42-92. 10. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the SFHAs (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions), make the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 42-71. 11. When BFE er~esd~} data have not been provided according to section 42-37, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any BFE data, along with ~ floodway data and/or non- (~ encroachment area data available from a Federal, State, or other source, including data developed pursuant to Section 42-94, in order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance. 12. When BFE data is provided, but no floodway nor non-encroachment azea data has been provided according to Section 42-37, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any floodway data, and/or non-encroachment azea data available from a Federal, State, or other source in order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance. 13. When the exact location of boundaries of the SFHAs conflict with the current, natural topography information at the site, the property owner may apply and be approved for a Letter of Map Amendment (COMA) by FEMA. 'The Floodplain Administrator in the (2 floodplain development permit file will maintain a copy of the COMA issued from FEMA. Y~~. ij'~~LEi"~eT'~+~5 UI~C4+T~7aTT~J~P"':fCB~vB~'O~t2C~~~Pi ~ •-•~••.~IiIITT-LIIT~G~~Ee1TGECT1iG 14. Permanently maintain all records pertaining to the administration of this Ordinance and make these records available for public inspection during normal business hours. 1 S. Make on-site inspections of work in progress. As the work pursuant to a joodplain development permit progresses, the Floodplain Administrator shall make as many inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done according to the provisions of the local ordinance and the terms of the permit. In exercising this power, the Floodplain Administrator has a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on any premises within the jurisdiction of the Orange County at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action. (5) 17. Maintain a current map repository to include, but not limited to, the FIS Report, FIRM and/or other official food maps/studies adopted under Section 42-37 of this Ordinance, including any revisions thereto including LOMRs, issued by State and/or FEMA. 18. Notify State and FEMA of mapping needs.