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09/26/2005 24 <br />7. Obtain the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the new or substantially <br />improved structures and all utilities have been flood proofed, according to Section 42-68(3). <br />(5) 8. Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of all public utilities, according to <br />Section 42-68(3). <br />9. When flood proofing is utilized for a particulaz structure, obtain certifications from a North <br />Carolina licensed Professional Engineer or Architect according to Section 42-92. <br />10. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the SFHAs (for <br />example, where there appeazs to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field <br />conditions), make the necessary interpretation.. The person contesting the location of the <br />boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in <br />Section 42-71, <br />11. When BFE er-£leedvvay data have not been provided according to section 42•-37, obtain, <br />review, and reasonably utilize any BFE data, along with acrd floodway data and/or non- (7) <br />encroachment area data available from a Federal, State, or other source, including data <br />developed pursuant to Section 42-94, in order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance. <br />12. When BFE data is provided, but no floodway nor non-encroachment area data has been <br />provided according to Section 42-37, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any floodway <br />data, and/or non-encroachment area data available from a Federal, State, or other source in <br />order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance. <br />13. When the exact location of boundazies 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 (COMA) by FEMA. The Floodplain Administrator in the (z <br />floodplain development permit file will maintain a copy of the COMA issued from FEMA. <br />~, ....,.~c~tovrva.: ~, ., .., . t• <br />nom....., ... »__~~_...---'.-.. ------- ~- ~-- <br />14. Permanently maintain all records pertaining to the administration of this Ordinance and make <br />these records available for public inspection during normal business hours. <br />1.5. Make on-site inspections of work in progress. As the work pursuant to a ,floodplain <br />development permit progresses, the Floodplain Adrrainish•ator shall make as rraarry <br />inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done according <br />to the provisions of the local ordinance and the terms of the permit. Lr exercising this power, <br />the Floodplain Adminish•ator has a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter <br />on any premises within the jurisdiction of the Orange County at arty reasonable hour for the <br />purposes of inspection or other° ersfor°cemerzt action. <br />(5) 17, 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 42-.37 of this Ordinance, <br />including any revisions thereto including LOMRs, issued by State and/or FEMA. <br />18 Notify State and FEMA of mapping needs, <br />