Floodplain development Brochure explaining need for a permit Adequate: requirements and describing the basic process in layman’s language for the property owner or developer Brochure + Guide” desk reference Better: “Quick Brochure + Guide” + guidance Best: “Quick specific to an ordinance issue (i.e., site is in a “Your floodway…”) Technical information Technical bulletins State publications 2. Establish an Interoffice Review Process Action Determine who should be designated the Floodplain Manager. Ideally, the Floodplain Manager is the person who actually guides the development. Identify all jurisdiction departments that should review floodplain management decisions (health, building, electrical, emergency services, zoning, etc.). Define the Floodplain Manager’s role as coordinator. Assure that all involved departments have basic knowledge of floodplain management requirements and understand their roles in the review process. Develop an interoffice routing and signoff procedure. Assure that all involved staff understand their roles and follow the procedures as intended. 3. Develop an Adequate Permit Application Form Review Action Form design. If forms are not clear and direct, revise them. Form content. Revise periodically to keep forms current. Key elements needed for a good Refer to example at the end of this Job Aid permit. Technical provisions of the Ensure that the application form requires ordinance. applicants to provide technical information specified in the ordinance.* Use/maintenance of NFIP Require completion and maintain to document Elevation Certificate. the as-built elevation of the lowest floor. Use/maintenance of NFIP Require completion and maintain to document Floodproofing Certificate. the height of floodproofing. *A good permit application form can serve as a checklist for the kinds of information that should accompany the application submission. 4. Offer Consultation “Over-the-Counter” Action
Floodplain development requirements in layman’s language for the property owner or developer Adequate: Brochure explaining need for a permit and describing the basic process Better: Brochure + “Quick Guide” desk reference Best: Brochure + “Quick Guide” + guidance specific to an ordinance issue (i.e., “Your site is in a floodway…”) Technical information Technical bulletins State publications 2. Establish an Interoffice Review Process Action Determine who should be designated the Floodplain Manager. Ideally, the Floodplain Manager is the person who actually guides the development. Identify all jurisdiction departments that should review floodplain management decisions (health, building, electrical, emergency services, zoning, etc.). Define the Floodplain Manager’s role as coordinator. Assure that all involved departments have basic knowledge of floodplain management requirements and understand their roles in the review process. Develop an interoffice routing and signoff procedure. Assure that all involved staff understand their roles and follow the procedures as intended. 3. Develop an Adequate Permit Application Form Review Action Form design. If forms are not clear and direct, revise them. Form content. Revise periodically to keep forms current. Key elements needed for a good permit. Refer to example at the end of this Job Aid Technical provisions of the ordinance. Ensure that the application form requires applicants to provide technical information specified in the ordinance.* Use/maintenance of NFIP Elevation Certificate. Require completion and maintain to document the as-built elevation of the lowest floor. Use/maintenance of NFIP Floodproofing Certificate. Require completion and maintain to document the height of floodproofing. *A good permit application form can serve as a checklist for the kinds of information that should accompany the application submission. 4. Offer “Over-the-Counter” Consultation Action
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