For May 4, 2010 BOS HearingTHIS THE CLERK OF THE BOARD FORMAT!!!iii4) . The certified opening elevationflood vent certification required in Chapter 16.20;.iv. The floodway encroachment certification required in Chapter 16.24v. The certifications <strong>of</strong> elevation required for additional development standards, includingsubdivisions required in Chapter 16.36vi. A record <strong>of</strong> all variance actions, including justification for <strong>the</strong>ir issuance, and report suchvariances in <strong>the</strong> biennial report submitted to FEMA; andvii. All improvement calculations used to determine substantial improvement.c. Whenever a federally regulated watercourse is to be altered or relocated, provide notificationas required by this title.B. The Chief Engineer is responsible forauthorized to:1. Interpretation <strong>of</strong> this title and associated technical flood and watercourse documents includingfloodplain maps and riparian habitat maps identified within this title;2. Establishment <strong>of</strong> engineering standards and guidance manuals, as necessary for activitiesregulated by this title;3. Administration Administer <strong>of</strong> appeals requesting waivers or modifications to engineeringstandards and guidance manuals and administrative interpretation as provided within provisions<strong>of</strong> this title. Appeals to <strong>the</strong> Chief Engineer shall follow <strong>the</strong> requirements <strong>of</strong> 16.56.010;4. Make tTechnical interpretations including base flood data and elevations consistent withfederal and state floodplain management requirements;.5. Take actions Render <strong>final</strong> decisions and orders on violations <strong>of</strong> this <strong>ordinance</strong> as required inChapter 16.64 herein.C. The Board is responsible forauthorized to:1. Adoption <strong>of</strong> rules and bylaws for enforcement <strong>of</strong> regulation <strong>of</strong> floodplains, erosion hazardsand riparian habitats,2. Hearing requests for variances from <strong>the</strong> regulations to <strong>the</strong> extent permitted by A.R.S. Section48-3609,3. Hearing requests for appeals <strong>of</strong> written findings decisions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chief Engineer; and4. Exerciseing all powers and duties to carry out regulatory functions, as required by A.R.S.Section 48-3603, including establishment <strong>of</strong> a fee schedule for <strong>the</strong> review <strong>of</strong> applications forpermits and variances from, or interpretations <strong>of</strong>, <strong>the</strong> provision <strong>of</strong> this title.D. The Technical Review Committee may be requested by <strong>the</strong> Chief Engineer, or <strong>the</strong> Board, toprovide technical review and recommendations on complex technical issues for administration,compliance and enforcement <strong>of</strong> this title.(Ord. 2010 FC-1; Ord. 2005 FC-2 § 2 (part), 2005)16.54.030Compliance.A Compliance mechanisms: Title compliance is sought through:1. A review procedure for floodplain use permits, subdivision plats, development plans and o<strong>the</strong>rplans;2. A permitting system that will deny <strong>the</strong> issuance <strong>of</strong> a permit if <strong>the</strong> proposed activity conflictswith title requirements;3. An enforcement system that will provide for compliance and enforcement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> title; and4. An organizational structure that identifies specific <strong>of</strong>ficers and employees empowered toadminister <strong>the</strong> above methods <strong>of</strong> compliance. (Ord. 2005 FC-2 § 2 (part), 2005)74
For May 4, 2010 BOS HearingTHIS THE CLERK OF THE BOARD FORMAT!!!B. It shall be <strong>the</strong> duty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chief Engineer, Floodplain Administrator, <strong>County</strong> Engineer, ZoningInspector and all o<strong>the</strong>r departments, <strong>of</strong>ficials and public employees vested with <strong>the</strong> duty orauthority to issue permits to determine compliance with <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> this title and to issue nopermit in conflict with <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> this title.C. Validity <strong>of</strong> permit:1. The issuance or granting <strong>of</strong> a floodplain use permit, a building permit, or approval <strong>of</strong> plans orspecifications under <strong>the</strong> authority <strong>of</strong> this title shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for,or an approval <strong>of</strong>, any violation <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> this title or <strong>the</strong> amendments <strong>the</strong>reto,or <strong>of</strong> any o<strong>the</strong>r title or law;2. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> this title orany existing law shall be issued, and if issued, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> permit shall not be valid and shall berevoked as provided in 16.20.060 <strong>of</strong> this title;3. Any permit issued in conflict with <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> this title shall be null and void; and4. A floodplain use permit shall be valid:a. For one year after <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> issuance for permanent structures and flood controlimprovements, orb. Upon completion <strong>of</strong> permanent structures and flood control improvements associated with <strong>the</strong>permit provided that all permit requirements are met including certifications <strong>of</strong> elevationcertificates when required, orc. For one year after <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> issuance for any excavation activity or any o<strong>the</strong>r activity-basedpermits issued under this title. Such activity-based permits shall be reviewed for complianceannually, and be re-permitted, if appropriate, based on conditions current at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> permitrenewal. (Ord. 2010 FC-1, Ord. 2005 FC-2 § 2 (part), 2005)16.54.040Enforcement.A. The Floodplain Administrator is responsible for investigating all complaints <strong>of</strong> suspectedviolations <strong>of</strong> this title.1. Notification. When necessary to enforce this title, <strong>the</strong> Floodplain Administrator shall providewritten notification to <strong>the</strong> property owner:a. Identifying <strong>the</strong> compliance required by this title.b. Identifying additional information or engineering required to show compliance.2. Schedule. Provide a time schedule for corrective actions for complianceB. The Chief Engineer shall hear and decide complaints alleging violations <strong>of</strong> this title;1. The form and service <strong>of</strong> complaints and <strong>the</strong> hearing procedures <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chief Engineer shallfollow <strong>the</strong> procedure identified in chapters 16.56 and 16.64 <strong>of</strong> this title.2. The Chief Engineer will render a decision in writing, which may be appealed in accordancewith chapters 16.56 <strong>of</strong> this title.3. Mitigation Requirements:a. The action <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chief Engineer regarding a building, grading or plant removal violation mayinclude a requirement to mitigate <strong>the</strong> damage resulting from <strong>the</strong> violation; andb. The Chief Engineer may, in writing, refer a determination <strong>of</strong> all or part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> requirements formitigation <strong>of</strong> a violation <strong>of</strong> this title to <strong>the</strong> Technical Review Committee.C. Any property owner party to <strong>the</strong> violation may appeal <strong>the</strong> decision <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chief Engineer to<strong>the</strong> Board subject to <strong>the</strong> provisions in Chapter 16.56;75
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