<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 34-57. - Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.</div>
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               The floodplain administrator shall perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Review all floodplain development applications and issue permits for all proposed
                  development within special flood hazard areas to assure that the requirements of this
                  chapter have been satisfied.
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                  (2)
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                  Advise permittee if additional federal or state permits (wetlands, endangered species,
                  erosion and sedimentation control, riparian buffers, mining, etc.) are required and
                  assure that copies of such permits are provided and maintained on file with the floodplain
                  development permit.
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                  (3)
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                  Notify adjacent communities and the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and
                  Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, State Coordinator for the National
                  Flood Insurance Program prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and
                  submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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                  (4)
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                  Assure that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said
                  watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is maintained.
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                  (5)
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                  Prevent encroachments into floodways and nonencroachment areas unless the certification
                  and flood hazard reduction provisions of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIVPRFLHARE_S34-86FLNOAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-86</a> are met.
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                  (6)
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                  Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the reference level (including
                  basement) and all attendant utilities of all new and substantially improved structures,
                  in accordance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIIIAD_S34-58FLDEAPPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-58</a>(c).
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                  (7)
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                  Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which all new and substantially
                  improved structures and utilities have been floodproofed, in accordance with the provisions
                  of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIIIAD_S34-58FLDEAPPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-58</a>(c).
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                  (8)
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                  Obtain actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of all public utilities in
                  accordance with the provisions of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIIIAD_S34-58FLDEAPPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-58</a>(c).
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                  (9)
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                  When floodproofing is utilized for a particular structure, obtain certifications from
                  a registered professional engineer or architect in accordance with the provisions
                  of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIIIAD_S34-58FLDEAPPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-58</a>(c) and <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIVPRFLHARE_S34-82SPST" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-82</a>(2).
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                  (10)
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                  Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the special
                  flood hazard areas, floodways, or nonencroachment areas (for example, where there
                  appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions), 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 this
                  article.
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                  (11)
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                  When base flood elevation (BFE) data has not been provided in accordance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIINGE_S34-3BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-3</a>, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation (BFE) data, along
                  with floodway data or nonencroachment area data available from a federal, state, or
                  other source, including data developed pursuant to <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIVPRFLHARE_S34-84STFLWIESBAFLEL" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-84</a>(2)b., in order to administer the provisions of this chapter.
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                  (12)
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                  When base flood elevation (BFE) data is provided but no floodway or nonencroachment
                  area data has been provided in accordance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIINGE_S34-3BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-3</a>, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any floodway data or nonencroachment area
                  data available from a federal, state, or other source in order to administer the provisions
                  of this chapter.
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                  (13)
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                  When the lowest floor and the lowest adjacent grade of a structure or the lowest ground
                  elevation of a parcel in a special flood hazard area is above the base flood elevation,
                  advise the property owner of the option to apply for a letter of map amendment (LOMA)
                  from FEMA. Maintain a copy of the letter of map amendment (LOMA) issued by FEMA in
                  the floodplain development permit file.
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                  (14)
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                  Permanently maintain all records that pertain to the administration of this chapter
                  and make these records available for public inspection, recognizing that such information
                  may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.
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                  (15)
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                  <span class="ital">Make on-site inspections of work in progress.</span> 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 community at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection
                  or other enforcement action.
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                  (16)
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                  <span class="ital">Issue stop-work orders as required.</span> Whenever a building or part thereof is being constructed, reconstructed, altered,
                  or repaired in violation of this chapter, 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 or in charge of the work. 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
                  misdemeanor.
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                  (17)
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                  <span class="ital">Revoke floodplain development permits as required.</span> 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, and 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.
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                  (18)
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                  Make periodic inspections throughout the special flood hazard areas within the jurisdiction
                  of the community. The floodplain administrator and each member of his or her inspections
                  department shall have a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on
                  any premises within the territorial jurisdiction of the department at any reasonable
                  hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action.
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                  (19)
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                  Follow through with corrective procedures of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIIIAD_S34-59COPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-59</a>.
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                  (20)
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                  Review, provide input, and make recommendations for variance requests.
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                  (21)
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                  Maintain a current map repository to include, but not limited to, the FIS report,
                  FIRM and other official flood maps and studies adopted in accordance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH34FLDAPR_ARTIINGE_S34-3BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="12479">section 34-3</a> of this chapter, including any revisions thereto including letters of map change,
                  issued by FEMA. Notify state and FEMA of mapping needs.
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                  (22)
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                  Coordinate revisions to FIS reports and FIRMs, including Letters of Map Revision Based
                  on Fill (LOMR-F) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMR).
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               (Ord. of 7-5-88, art. 4, Â§ C; Ord. of 6-4-07, eff. 7-3-07, art. 4 Â§ C)
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            <p class="refeditor0" block_type="hang"><b>Editor's noteâ€” </b>
               Article 4, Â§ C of an ordinance adopted June 4, 2007, effective July 3, 2007 renamed
               Â§ 34-57 from "Duties and responsibilities" to "Duties and responsibilities of the
               floodplain administrator".
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