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Article 1: Administratimt <br /> Section 1.10: Floodplain Administrator <br /> (F) Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level North American Vertical Datum <br /> (NAVD) 1988) of the reference level (including basement) of all attendant utilities of all <br /> new or substantially improved structures, as required by this Ordinance.8 <br /> (G) Obtain the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea levelNorth American Vertical Datum <br /> (NAVD) 1988) to which the new or substantially improved structures and all utilities have <br /> been flood proofed, as contained within this Ordinance. <br /> (H) Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level North American Vertical Datum <br /> (NAVD) 1988) of all public utilities, as contained within this Ordinance. <br /> (I) When flood proofing is utilized for a particular structure, obtain certifications from a North <br /> Carolina licensed Professional Engineer or Architect, as contained within this Ordinance. <br /> (J) 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 <br /> field conditions), make the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location <br /> of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as <br /> provided for within this Ordinance. <br /> (K) When base flood elevation (BFE)data have not been provided in accordance with this <br /> Ordinance, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any BFE data, along with floodway data <br /> and/or non-encroachment area data available from a Federal, State, or other source, <br /> including data developed pursuant to Section 6.6.1 6.21.6 (B), in order to administer the <br /> provisions of this Ordinance. <br /> (L) When BFE data is provided, but no floodway nor non-encroachment area data has been <br /> provided in accordance with Section/1.3.5 1.1.3, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize <br /> any floodway data, and/or non-encroachment area data available from a Federal, State, <br /> or other source in order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance. <br /> (M) 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 /> (M},(N) When the lowest floor and the lowest adjacent grade of a structure, or the lowest ground <br /> elevation of a parcel in a SFHA is above the BFE, advise the property owner of the option <br /> to apply for a LOMA from FEMA. The Floodplain Administrator in the floodplain <br /> development permit file will maintain a copy of the LOMA issued from FEMA. 9 <br /> (N)(0)i9Permanently maintain all records pertaining to the administration of this Ordinance and <br /> make these records available for public inspection during normal business hours <br /> recognizing that such information may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as <br /> amended. ° <br /> (-0),(PLMake 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 jurisdiction of the Orange County <br /> at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action. <br /> (P)(Q) 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/1.3.5 1.1.3 of this <br /> 8 The new FEMA minimum model ordinance eliminates references to mean sea level, and even eliminates the <br /> definition of mean sea level, and instead references compliance with the North American Vertical Datum(NAVD) <br /> as established in 1988. Staff is updating references to ensure consistency. <br /> 9 Optional language contained within the FEMA minimum model ordinance that staff is recommending for <br /> inclusion within the UDO. <br /> 10 Red underlined text being added to ensure consistency with the revised FEMA minimum model ordinance. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 1-18 <br />