Sec. 62-101. - Permit procedures.

Application for a Development Permit shall be reviewed by the Floodplain Administrator on forms furnished by him or her prior to any Development activities, and may include, but not be limited to, the following plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed Structures, earthen fill, storage of materials or equipment, drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing.

Specifically, the following information is required:

(1)

Application Stage:

(a)

Elevation in relation to Mean sea level (NAVD) of the proposed Lowest floor (including Basement) of all Buildings;

(b)

Elevation in relation to Mean sea level (NAVD) to which any non-residential Building will be Floodproofed;

(c)

Certificate from a Professional engineer or Registered architect that the non-residential Floodproofed Building will meet the Floodproofing criteria in Division 4, Subsection 62-101A(2) and Division 5, Subsection 62-127(2);

(d)

Description of the extent to which any Watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed Development; and

(e)

Elevation in relation to Mean sea level (NAVD) of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the Lowest floor and provide a certification from a Professional engineer or Registered architect indicating that they have developed and/or reviewed the structural designs, specifications and plans of the construction and certified that they are in accordance with accepted standards of practice in Coastal high hazard areas.

(2)

Construction Stage: Upon placement of the Lowest floor, or Floodproofing by whatever construction means, or bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member, it shall be the duty of the permit holder to submit to the Floodplain Administrator a certification of the NAVD elevation of the Lowest floor or Floodproofed elevation, or bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the Lowest floor as built, in relation to Mean sea level. Said certification shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a Professional land surveyor or Professional engineer and certified by same. When Floodproofing is utilized for a particular Building said certification shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a Professional engineer or Registered architect and certified by same. Any work undertaken prior to submission of the certification shall be at the permit holder's risk. The Floodplain Administrator shall review the Lowest floor and Floodproofing elevation survey data submitted. The permit holder immediately and prior to further progressive work being permitted to proceed shall correct Violations detected by such review. Failure to submit the survey or failure to make said corrections required hereby shall be cause to issue a stop-work order for the project.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 4)

Sec. 62-102. - Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.

Duties of the Floodplain Administrator or staff over which the Floodplain Administrator has supervisory and assigned responsible charge, shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)

Determine which Development Permits require review in order to determine if the terms of this Ordinance are applicable. Criteria used in making such determination includes, but is not limited to:

a.

The location of the proposed development is within the SFHA;

b.

The type of development will have a direct impact to the Floodplain;

c.

The development conflicts with restrictions applicable to this Ordinance.

(2)

Review permits to assure sites are Reasonably safe from Flooding;

(3)

Review all Development permits, including the review of certified plans and specifications for compliance, to verify that the permit requirements of this Ordinance have been satisfied;

(4)

Notify adjacent communities, the Florida Department of Community Affairs — Division of Emergency Management — NFIP Coordinating Office, the South Florida Water Management District, FEMA, and other Federal and/or State of Florida agencies with statutory or regulatory authority prior to any alteration or relocation of a Watercourse;

(5)

Verify that the Flood-carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of any Watercourse is maintained;

(6)

Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to NAVD) of the Lowest floor (A-Zones) or bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the Lowest floor (V-Zones) of all new and substantially improved Buildings, in accordance with Division 5, Subsections 62-127(1) and (2) and 62-129(2), respectively;

(7)

Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to NAVD) to which the new and substantially improved Buildings have been Floodproofed, in accordance with Division 5, Subsection 62-127(2);

(8)

Interpret the exact location of the boundaries of the SFHA. When there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions, the Floodplain Administrator shall make the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to Appeal the interpretation as provided in Section Six of this Ordinance;

(9)

When BFE data and Floodway data have not been provided in accordance with Division 3, Section 62-72, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any BFE and Floodway data available from a Federal, State of Florida, or any other source, in order to administer the provisions of Division 5;

(10)

Coordinate all change requests to the FIS and FIRM with the requestor, State of Florida, and FEMA;

(11)

Where BFE is utilized, obtain and maintain records of Lowest floor and Floodproofing elevations for New construction and Substantial improvements in accordance with Division 5, Subsections 62-127(1) and (2), respectively;

(12)

Grant waivers with respect to location and BFE requirements when emergency post disaster Temporary housing resources are needed in Temporary housing missions supported by FEMA, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Collier County Emergency Management and its designees for a period not to exceed eighteen (18) months unless extended by the Board of County Commissioners; and

(13)

Facilitate permitting or assist in waivers imposed by other agencies to allow for the emergency deployment of Temporary housing supported by FEMA, Florida Division of Emergency Management and Collier County Emergency Management and its designees.

(14)

As soon as practicable, but not later than six months after the date such information becomes available, notify FEMA of physical changes affecting flooding conditions by submitting technical or scientific data in accordance with 44 CFR 65.3.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 4; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 3)

Secs. 62-103—62-125. - Reserved.