Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 160 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT b. The elevation to which new or substantially improved structures have been floodproofed. (4) Notify adjacent communities, counties, and the Department of Natural Resources prior to any proposed alteration or relocation of a watercourse and submit evidence of such notifications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (5) Keep a record of all permits, appeals, and such other transactions and correspondence pertaining to the administration of this chapter. (6) Submit to the Federal Insurance Administrator an annual report concerning the community’s participation, utilizing the annual report form supplied by the Federal Insurance Administrator. (7) Notify the Federal Insurance Administrator of any annexations or modifications to the community’s boundaries. (8) Review subdivision proposals to ensure such proposals are consistent with the purpose of this chapter and advise the Board of Appeals of potential conflict. (9) Maintain the accuracy of the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps when: a. Development placed within the floodway results in any of the following: i. An increase in the Base Flood Elevation, or ii. Alteration to the floodway boundary. b. Development placed in Zones A, AE, AH, and A1-30 that does not include a designated floodway that will cause a rise of more than one (1) foot in the Base Flood Elevation; or c. Development relocates or alters the channel. Within six (6) months of the completion of the development, the applicant shall submit to FEMA all scientific and technical data necessary for a Letter of Map Revision. (10) Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with the standards of this chapter. (11) Forward all requests for Variances to the Board of Appeals for consideration. Ensure all requests include the information ordinarily submitted with applications as well as any additional information deemed necessary to the Board of Appeals. 2. Floodplain Development Permit. A. Permit Required. A Floodplain Development Permit issued by the Administrator shall be secured prior to any floodplain development (any manmade change to improved and unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, filling, grading, paving, storage of materials and equipment, excavation or drilling operations), including the placement of factory-built homes. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1410 -