16.20.220 Administration—Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
The duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator shall include, but not be limited to the following:
A. Permit Review. Review all development permits to determine that:
1. permit requirements of this Chapter have been satisfied,
2. all other required state and federal permits have been obtained,
3. the site is reasonably safe from flooding, and
4. the proposed development does not adversely affect the carrying capacity of areas where base flood elevations have been determined but a floodway has not been designated. For purposes of this Chapter, “adversely affects” means that the cumulative effect of the proposed development when combined with all other existing and anticipated development will increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point.
B. Review and Use of Any Other Base Flood Data. When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with Section 16.20.110 of this Chapter, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal or state agency, or other source, in order to administer Sections 16.20.300 through 16.20.350 of this Chapter. Any such information shall be submitted to the City Council for adoption.
C. Notification of Other Agencies. In alteration or relocation of a watercourse:
1. notify adjacent communities and the California Department of Water Resources prior to alteration or relocation;
2. submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
3. assure that the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse is maintained.
D. Documentation of Floodplain Development. Obtain and maintain for public inspection and make available as needed the following:
1. certification required by Subsection 16.20.300C1 of this Chapter (lowest floor elevations);
2. certification required by Subsection 16.20.300C2 of this Chapter (elevation or floodproofing of nonresidential structures);
3. certification required by Subsection 16.20.300C3 of this Chapter (engineered foundation openings);
4. certification of elevation required by Section 16.20.320 of this Chapter (subdivision standards); and
5. certification required by Section 16.20.350 of this Chapter (floodway encroachments).
E. Map Determinations. Make interpretations where needed as to the locations of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazard. For example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions, grade and base flood elevation data shall be used to determine the boundaries of the Special Flood Hazard Area. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 16.20.230 of this Chapter.
F. Remedial Action. Take action to remedy violations of this Chapter as specified in Section 16.20.120 of this Chapter, or other applicable law. (Ord. 2011-1 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2004-1 § 3, 2004; Ord. 87-10 § 1, 1987.)