<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 18-27. - Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.</div>
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               Duties of the floodplain administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Review all floodplain development applications and issue permits for all proposed
                  development within floodprone areas to assure that the requirements of this chapter
                  have been satisfied.
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                  (2)
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                  Review all proposed development within the special flood hazard areas to assure that
                  all necessary local, federal or state permits have been received, including Section
                  404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 U.S.C 1334.
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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.
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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 not diminished.
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                  (5)
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                  Prevent encroachments within floodways and non-encroachment areas.
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                  (6)
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                  Obtain actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) of the reference level (including
                  basement) of all attendant utilities of all new or substantially improved structures,
                  in accordance with article IV, subsection <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S18-26FLDEPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">18-26</a>(3).
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                  (7)
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                  Obtain the actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) to which the new or substantially
                  improved structures and all utilities have been floodproofed, in accordance with article
                  IV, subsection <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S18-26FLDEPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">18-26</a>(3).
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                  (8)
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                  Obtain actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) of all public utilities, in accordance
                  with article IV, subsection <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S18-26FLDEPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">18-26</a>(3).
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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 article IV, subsection
                  <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S18-26FLDEPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">18-26</a>(3) and article V, subsection <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTVPRFLHARE_S18-41SPST" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">18-41</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 (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 article
                  III, <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTIIIGEPR_S18-7BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">section 18-7</a>, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation (BFE) data, along
                  with floodway data and/or non-encroachment area data available from a federal, state,
                  or other source, including data developed pursuant to article V, subsection <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTVPRFLHARE_S18-42STFLWIESBAFLEL" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">18-42</a>(3), 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 nor non-encroachment
                  area data has been provided in accordance with article III, <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTIIIGEPR_S18-7BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">section 18-7</a>, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any floodway data, and/or non-encroachment
                  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 exact location of boundaries of the special flood hazard areas conflict with
                  the current, natural topography information at the site, the property owner may apply
                  and be approved for a letter of map amendment (LOMA) by FEMA. A copy of the letter
                  of map amendment issued from FEMA will be maintained by the floodplain administrator
                  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.
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                  (15)
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                  Make on-site inspections of work in progress. 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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                  Issue stop-work orders as required. 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 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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                  Revocation of floodplain development permits as required. 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, or
                  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 all 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 article IV, <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S18-28COPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">section 18-28</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, historical and effective
                  FIS report, historical and effective FIRM and other official flood maps and studies
                  adopted in accordance with the provisions of article III, <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18FLDAPR_ARTIIIGEPR_S18-7BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14528">section 18-7</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-Fs) and letters of map revision (LOMRs).
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               (<a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="14528" data-ordinance-id="1094487">Res. of 7-6-2021</a>)
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