Ord 2020-087/amending Chapter 39 of the SM Code regarding Flood Damage Prevention by providing for enhances flood damage prevention and mitigation standards

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(14) When a regulatory floodway has not been designated, the floodplain administrator shall not permit new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) within Zones Al -30 and AE on the community's FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood tr�ere than one feet. at any point within the community; and (15) The floodplain administrator shall maintain a record of all actions taken under the provisions of this article, including but not limited to appeals or request for a variance as a matter of public record or for submittal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. k16) Make the Working Flood Model available and notify individuals or entities proposing developments if changes to the base flood are occurring simultaneously so that the Working Flood Model shall be inclusive of the cumulative impacts. Sec. 39.029. Floodplain development permit procedures. A floodplain development permit application must be submitted to the floodplain administrator in conjunction with a Watershed Protection Plan, Site Development Permit, Building Permit, or Certificate of Occupancy when undertaking any development activities in an area of special flood hazard. Application for a floodplain development pennit must be submitted on forms furnished by the city and must include a level of information consistent with the phase of development such that conformance with flood hazard reduction and floodplain reclamation standards can be demonstrated. Plans shall be drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions, and elevation of the area under consideration for development, drainage facilities, perimeter setbacks, environmental features such as base floodplain areas, wetlands, and other protected areas, proposed earth and landscape alterations, existing and proposed structures, and the location of the foregoing in relation to areas of special flood hazard. Additionally, the following information, certified by a professional who is authorized to certify such information in the state, is required: (1) Application: a. Elevation Certificate from licensed professional engineer or registered land surveyor with the following: i. Elevations of the area of development in relation to mean sea level (such as a contour map) for both existing and proposed development; ii. Elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new and substantially improved structures;