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Article 1: Administration Section 1.10: Floodplain Administrator Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 1-19 floodway data, and/or non-encroachment area data available from a Federal, State, or other source in order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance. (M) 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 (LOMA) by FEMA. The Floodplain Administrator in the floodplain development permit file will maintain a copy of the LOMA issued from FEMA. (M)(N) When the lowest floor and the lowest adjacent grade of a structure, or the lowest ground elevation of a parcel in a SFHA is above the BFE, advise the property owner of the option to apply for a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) from FEMA. The Floodplain Administrator in the floodplain development permit file will maintain a copy of the LOMA issued from FEMA. 14 (N)(O) Permanently maintain all records pertaining to the administration of this Ordinance and make these records available for public inspection during normal business hours recognizing that such information may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. (O)(P) Make on-site inspections of work in progress. As the work pursuant to a floodplain 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. (P)(Q) Maintain a current map repository to include, but not limited to, the FIS Report, FIRM and/or other official flood maps/studies adopted under Section 4.3.51.1.3 of this Ordinance, including any revisions thereto including LOMA, issued by State and/or FEMA. (Q)(R) Maintain a current map repository to include, but not limited to, historical and effective FIS Report, historical and effective FIRM and other official flood maps and studies adopted in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, including any revisions thereto including Letters of Map Change, issued by FEMA. Notify State and FEMA of mapping needs.15 (R)(S) Issue stop-work orders as required. Whenever a building or part thereof is being constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in violation of this Ordinance, the Floodplain Administrator may order the work to be immediately stopped. The stop-work order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing the work and the owner shall be sent a copy via the U.S. mail. The stop-work order shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reason(s) for the stoppage, and the condition(s) under which the work may be resumed. Violation of a stop-work order constitutes a Class 3 misdemeanor. (S)(T) Revocation of floodplain development permits, as required. The Floodplain Administrator may revoke and require the return of the floodplain development permit by notifying the permit holder in writing stating the reason(s) for the revocation. Permits shall be revoked for any substantial departure from the approved application, plans, or specifications; for refusal or failure to comply with the requirements of State or local laws; or for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing the permit. Any floodplain development permit mistakenly issued in violation of an applicable State or local law may also be revoked. 14 Optional language contained within the FEMA minimum model ordinance that staff is recommending for inclusion within the UDO. 15 Staff is recommending adding language contained within the revised FEMA minimum model ordinance to ensure consistency. Formatte 35