A. To obtain a floodplain development permit, the applicant shall first file an application in writing on a form furnished for that purpose. Every floodplain development permit application shall:

1. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block and tract, house and street address, or similar description that will readily identify and specifically locate the proposed structure or work;
2. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the floodplain development permit;
3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended;
4. Indicate the assessed value of the structure and the fair market value of the improvement;
5. Specify whether development is located in designated flood fringe or floodway;
6. Identify the existing base flood elevation and the elevation of the proposed development;
7. Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the Building Inspector;
8. Be accompanied by plans and specifications for proposed construction; and
9. Be signed by the permittee or his/her authorized agent who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority.

Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction

General Standards. No permit for floodplain development shall be granted for new construction, substantial improvements and other improvements, including the placement of manufactured homes, within any numbered or unnumbered A Zones and AE Zones, unless the conditions of this Section are satisfied. See Section 415.150: General Standards.for complete information. 

Specific Standards. In all areas identified as numbered and unnumbered A Zones and AE Zones, where base flood elevation data have been provided, as set forth in Article IV, Section 415.150(B), the following provisions are required: See Section 415.160: Specific Standards. for complete information. 

Manufactured Homes. All manufactured homes to be placed within all unnumbered and numbered A Zones and AE Zones on the community's FIRM shall be required to be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. See Section 415.170: Manufactured Homes. for complete information. 

Floodway. Located within areas of special flood hazard established in Article II, Section 415.040 are areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters that carry debris and potential projectiles, the following provisions shall apply: See Section 415.180: Floodway. for complete information. 

Recreational Vehicles. Require that recreational vehicles placed on sites within all unnumbered and numbered A Zones and AE Zones on the community's FIRM either: See Section 415.190: Recreational Vehicles. for complete information. 

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