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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iii. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure will be flood proofed; d. A certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the nonresidential flood proofed structure will meet the flood proofing criteria of section 39.043; e. Existing and proposed infrastructure; a*4 f. Description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. g. A floodplain analysis meeting the standards of Division 3; and h. A statement certifying all requirements under this chapter have been met. (2) Approval or denial of a development permit by the administrator will be based on the requirements of this article and the following factors: a. The danger to life and property due to flooding, increased inundation or erosion damage; b. The susceptibility of the proposed Facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner; c. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others; d. The compatibility of the proposed development with existing and anticipated development; e. The safety of access to or through the property in times of flooding for ordinary and emergency vehicles, city utility service vehicles, or maintenance vehicles; f. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions including maintenance and repair of streets, bridges, public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems; g. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate or rise and sediment transport of the floodwaters expected at the site; h. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable; i. The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion damage, for the proposed use;