15.08.050 Permit – Application.
Permit application for a floodplain land use permit shall be filed with the city planning department and be made on a form furnished by the planning department. The applicant should be informed that elevating the structure one (1) foot or more above the base flood elevation may result in substantial reduction of flood insurance premiums, but that they should verify the reduction with their insurer. The information furnished in that application shall include, but is not limited to:
A. The name and address of the owner or builder of the structure on the parcel;
C. A legal description of the parcel;
D. Flood hazard area status as shown on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM);
E. A copy of all state, federal and other local government permits required for the work;
F. If the structure or substantial improvement is located in a special flood hazard area, a description of the protective measures that will be taken to meet the applicable requirements set out in BMC 15.08.070 through 15.08.150 and other information which demonstrates that the structure will be adequately protected against flood damage and that the structure or site preparation will not adversely affect flood elevations or velocities;
G. Where elevation data is not available either through the flood insurance study (FIS) or from another authoritative source, applications for permits shall be reviewed to assure that proposed construction will be reasonably safe from flooding. The test of reasonableness is a local judgment and includes use of historical data, high water marks, photographs of past flooding, etc., where available. Failure to elevate at least two (2) feet above the highest adjacent grade in these zones may result in higher flood insurance premiums;
H. Prior to any alteration or relocation of a water course, the land use administrator shall notify adjacent communities and the Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration, and require that maintenance will be provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished;
I. Interpretation of Firm Boundaries. Make interpretations where needed, as to exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapping boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in BMC 15.08.260. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.]