Ordinances-2002-256

7. Watercourse alterations or relocations (channel changes and modifications) must be designed to maintain the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion. In addition, such alterations or relocations must be approved by the Department of Natural Resources. 8. Any fill allowed in the floodway must be shown to have some beneficial purpose and shall be limited to the minimum amount necessary. 9. Pipeline river or stream crossings shall be buried in the streambed and banks or otherwise sufficiently protected to prevent rupture due to channel degradation and meandering or due to the action of flood flows. C. Special Provisions for Shallow Flooding Areas In addition to the General Flood Plain Standards, uses within shallow flooding areas must meet the following applicable standards. 1. In shallow flooding areas designated as an AO Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the minimum floodproofing/flood protection elevation shall be equal to the number of feet as specified on the FIRM (or a minimum of 2.0 ft. if no number is specified) above the highest natural grade adjacent to the structure. 2. In shallow flooding areas designated as an AH Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the minimum floodproofing/flood protection elevation shall be equal to the elevation specified on the FIRM. SECTION IV - Administration A. Appointment, Duties and Responsibilities of Flood Plain Administrator 1. The Mayor is hereby appointed to implement and administer the provisions of this Ordinance and will herein be referred to as the Administrator. 2. Duties of the Administrator shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: a. Review all flood plain development permit applications to assure that the provisions of this Ordinance will be satisfied. b. Review flood plain development applications to assure that all necessary permits have been obtained from federal, state and local governmental agencies including approval when required from the Department of Natural Resources for flood plain construction. c. Record and maintain a record of the elevation (in relation to National Geodetic Vertical Datum) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures.