Chapter 26 - City of Punta Gorda

Section 14.4. Establishment of Development Permit
A development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of
this ordinance prior to the commencement of any development activities.
Section 14.5. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
The degree of flood protection required by this Article is considered reasonable
for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering consideration.
Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by
man-made or natural causes. This Article does not imply that land outside the areas
of special flood hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding
or flood damages. This Article shall not create liability on the part of the City of Punta
Gorda, Florida or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result
from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made
thereunder.
Section 14.6. Administration
Prior to any development activities, information shall be submitted, following
the requirements of this ordinance, indicating the nature, location, dimensions, and
elevations of the area in question, existing and proposed structures, fill, storage of
materials, drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the
following information is required:
(a) Proposed Lowest Floor. Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the proposed
lowest floor, including basement, of all structures.
(b) Non-residential Structures. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any
non-residential structure will be flood-proofed.
(c) Flood-proofing Certification. Certificate from a registered professional engineer
or architect that the non-residential flood-proofed structure will meet the
flood-proofing criteria of Section 14.11.(c).
(d) Watercourse Alteration. Description of the extent to which any watercourse will
be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.
(e) Floor Elevation or Flood-proofing. Provide a floor elevation or flood-proofing
certification after the lowest floor is completed, or in instances where the
structure is subject to the regulations applicable to Coastal High Hazard Areas,
after placement of the horizontal structural members of the lowest floor. Upon
placement of the lowest floor, or flood-proofing by whatever construction
means, or upon placement of the horizontal structural members of the lowest
floor, which ever is applicable, it shall be the duty of the permit holder to submit
to the Building Official a certification of the elevation of the lowest floor, floodproofed
elevation, or the elevation of the lowest portion of the horizontal
structural members of the lowest floor, whichever is applicable, as built, in
relation to mean sea level. Said certification shall be prepared by or under the
direct supervision of a registered land surveyor or professional engineer and
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