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1 t <br /> • .;". <br /> ■k• . <br /> (f) Verify and record the-actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) <br /> to which the new or substantially improved structures have been flood- <br /> proofed. <br /> (g) When flood-proofing is utilized for a particular structure, the building <br /> inspector shall obtain certification from a registered professional <br /> engineer or architect. <br /> (h) Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries <br /> of the areas of special flood hazard (for example, where there appears to <br /> be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions) the <br /> building inspebtor shall make the necessary interpretation. The person <br /> contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable <br /> opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in this article.' <br /> (i) When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with <br /> • Article 3, Section B, then the building inspector shall use the Orange <br /> County Soil Survey and any other data available from a federal, state <br /> or other source, in order to administer the provisions of Article 5. <br /> (j) Al]. records pertaining to the provisions of this ordinance shall be <br /> maintained in the office of the building inspector and shall be open <br /> . 1 <br /> for public inspection. <br /> • , <br /> 5.4 PERMIT PROCEDURES <br /> Application for a building permit shall be made to the building inspecbor. <br /> Information requested on the applicationr_shall include all information as:Ttovided <br /> for on a building permit. In addition the following may be required: <br /> (a) Plot plans drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and <br /> elevations of the area in question. <br /> (b) Existing or proposed structures, fill storage of materials; drainage <br /> • facilities, and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the i! <br /> ' • . <br /> following information is required. <br /> • <br /> (c) Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including <br /> basement of all structures. <br /> - i <br /> (d) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any non-residential <br /> • . structure has been flood-Proofed. <br /> (e) Provide a certificate from a registered professional engineer or <br /> architect that the non-residential flood-proofed structure meets the <br /> ' • <br /> . • flood-Proofing criteria in Article 5, Section B(2). <br /> (f) Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or <br /> relocated as a result of proposed development. <br />