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14 <br />Sec. 42 -68. Floodplain development permit and certification requirements. <br />1. Plans and Application requirements. Application for a floodplain development permit <br />shall be made to the Floodplain Administrator on forms furnished by him or her prior to any <br />development activities proposed to be located within flood prone areas. The following items/ <br />information shall be presented to the Floodplain Administrator to apply for a floodplain <br />development permit. <br />a) A plot plan drawn to scale which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following <br />specific details of the proposed floodplain development: <br />i. The nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area of <br />development/disturbance; existing and proposed structures, driveways, utility <br />systems, grading/pavement areas, fill materials, storage areas, drainage facilities, and <br />other development; <br />ii. The boundary of the SFHA as delineated on the FIRM or other flood map as <br />determined in Section 42 -37 or a statement that the entire lot is within the SFHA; <br />iii. Flood zone(s) designation of the proposed development area as determined on the <br />FIRM or other flood map as determined in Section 42 -37; <br />iv. The boundary of the floodway(s) or non - encroachment area(s) as determined in <br />Section 42 -37; <br />v. The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) where provided as set forth in Section 42 -37; <br />Section 42 -69 (11/12); or Section 42 -91; <br />vi. The old and new location of any watercourse that will be altered or relocated as a <br />result of proposed development; <br />vii. Preparation of the plot plan by or under the direct supervision of a North Carolina <br />licensed professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer and certified by them. <br />b) Proposed elevation, and method thereof, of all development within a SFHA including but <br />not limited to: <br />i. Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the proposed reference level (including <br />basement) of all structures; <br />ii. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any non - residential structure in Zone <br />AE, A, or AO will be flood- proofed; <br />iii. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any proposed utility systems will be <br />elevated or flood proofed; <br />