Determine which department(s) should provide guidance on floodplain management requirements. Develop procedures to assure that person-to-person guidance is consistent. 5. Check Application for Completeness Step Action Receive pre-application or preliminary Follow pre-application or preliminary application (for example, subdivision application procedures per ordinance. Do plans). not begin formal review until all necessary information is submitted. Review administrative forms to ensure Note important items: Left blank. that: Not addressed completely. All questions are answered. Obviously inaccurate. All required signatures are provided. Ask the applicant to provide missing/correct information. Complete preliminary review of site plans, Ask the applicant to add any missing grading, excavation plans, and building components to the plan. design plans for the following components: Existing and proposed topographic information, including spot elevations Boundaries of the floodway and floodplain Building elevations of all structures showing the level of the BFE Proposed obstructions in the floodway Structures, roadways Utilities Ensure all necessary Federal and State Ask the applicant for documentation that permits are being obtained. he/she applied for required Federal and State permits. Stipulate the project will not proceed until the permits are issued. * Ask the applicant for sufficient review copies. Submit application package to other Develop an internal and external review department/agencies: system. State NFIP coordinating agency Hold a pre-application conference. Army Corps of Engineers Attend development review committees. Environmental Protection Agency Submit all proposals to change a floodway Soil Conservation Service delineation or floodplain boundary to FEMA Adjacent jurisdictions for approval. Ensure that required technical documents are If missing, ask a registered professional included and properly certified for: architect or engineer for: Floodway encroachment rise” Engineering documentation that “no encroachment not increase BFE. Watertight floodproofing Statement that design/construction methods Enclosures below the lowest floor for floodproofing meet NFIP standards. Alternative flood openings Certification that alternatives to minimum Ensure that plans prepared by registered standards for enclosures meet NFIP professional architects, engineers, or land requirements. surveyors are stamped with the license seal Statement certifying elevated foundation of the professional to certify technical design/construction method and breakaway accuracy. wall design with a safe loading resistance exceeding 20 pounds per square foot.
Determine which department(s) should provide guidance on floodplain management requirements. Develop procedures to assure that person-to-person guidance is consistent. 5. Check Application for Completeness Step Action Receive pre-application or preliminary application (for example, subdivision plans). Follow pre-application or preliminary application procedures per ordinance. Do not begin formal review until all necessary information is submitted. Review administrative forms to ensure that: All questions are answered. All required signatures are provided. Note important items: Left blank. Not addressed completely. Obviously inaccurate. Ask the applicant to provide missing/correct information. Complete preliminary review of site plans, grading, excavation plans, and building design plans for the following components: Existing and proposed topographic information, including spot elevations Boundaries of the floodway and floodplain Building elevations of all structures showing the level of the BFE Proposed obstructions in the floodway Structures, roadways Utilities Ask the applicant to add any missing components to the plan. Ensure all necessary Federal and State permits are being obtained. Ask the applicant for documentation that he/she applied for required Federal and State permits. Stipulate the project will not proceed until the permits are issued. * Submit application package to other department/agencies: State NFIP coordinating agency Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Protection Agency Soil Conservation Service Adjacent jurisdictions Ask the applicant for sufficient review copies. Develop an internal and external review system. Hold a pre-application conference. Attend development review committees. Submit all proposals to change a floodway delineation or floodplain boundary to FEMA for approval. Ensure that required technical documents are included and properly certified for: Floodway encroachment “no rise” Watertight floodproofing Enclosures below the lowest floor Alternative flood openings Ensure that plans prepared by registered professional architects, engineers, or land surveyors are stamped with the license seal of the professional to certify technical accuracy. If missing, ask a registered professional architect or engineer for: Engineering documentation that encroachment not increase BFE. Statement that design/construction methods for floodproofing meet NFIP standards. Certification that alternatives to minimum standards for enclosures meet NFIP requirements. Statement certifying elevated foundation design/construction method and breakaway wall design with a safe loading resistance exceeding 20 pounds per square foot.
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