11197-25 Amending Chapter 6, Article 9, of the South Bend Municipal Code to Update the Regulations for Flood Damage Prevention

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regulatory assessments (letters of recommendation), federal permit documents, and "as-built" elevation and floodproofing data for all buildings constructed subject to this ordinance in accordance with Section 6-38.4(4). (t) Coordinate map maintenance activities and associated FEMA follow-up in accordance with Section 6-38.4(5). (u) Utilize and enforce all Letters of Map Change(LOMC)or Physical Map Revisions (PMR)issued by FEMA for the currently effective SFHA maps of the community. (v) Request any additional information which may be necessary to determine the disposition of a proposed development or structure with respect to the requirements of this ordinance. (4) Administrative Procedures (a) Inspections of Work in Progress. As the work pursuant to a permit progress, the floodplain administrator shall make as many inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done according to the provisions of the local ordinance and terms of the permit. In exercising this power,the administrator has a right,upon presentation of proper credential,to enter on any premises within the territorial jurisdiction at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action. (b) Stop Work Orders. (i) Upon notice from the floodplain administrator, work on any building, structure or premises that is being done contrary to the provisions of this ordinance shall immediately cease. (ii) Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to his agent, or to the person doing the work, and shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed. (c) Revocation of Permits. (i) The floodplain administrator may revoke a permit or approval, issued under the provisions of this ordinance, in cases where there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to the material fact in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based. (ii) The floodplain administrator may revoke a permit upon determination by the floodplain administrator that the construction, erection, alteration, repair,moving,demolition,installation,or replacement of the structure for which the permit was issued is in violation of, or not in conformity with, the provisions of this ordinance. (d) Floodplain Management Records. (i) Regardless of any limitation on the period required for retention of public records, records of actions associated with the administration of this ordinance shall be kept on file and maintained under the direction of the Floodplain Administrator in perpetuity. These records include permit applications, plans, certifications, Flood Insurance Rate Maps; Letter of Map Change; records of issuance of permits and denial of permits; determinations of whether proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage; required design certifications and documentation of elevations required by this ordinance; notifications to adjacent communities, FEMA, and the state related to alterations of watercourses; assurances that the flood carrying capacity of altered watercourses will be maintained; documentation related to appeals and variances, including justification for issuance or denial; and records of enforcement actions taken pursuant to this ordinance. (ii) These records shall be available for public inspection at the St. Joseph County/City of South Bend Building Department, 125 S. Lafayette Blvd., Suite 100, South Bend, IN 46601. (e) Periodic Inspection. Once a project is completed, periodic inspections may be conducted by the Floodplain Administrator to ensure compliance. The Floodplain Administrator shall have a right, upon presentation of proper credential, to enter on any premises within the territorial jurisdiction of the department at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action. (5) Map Maintenance Activities To meet NFIP minimum requirements to have flood data reviewed and approved by FEMA, and to ensure that St.Joseph County flood maps, studies and other data identified in Section 6- 38.3(2)accurately represent flooding conditions so appropriate floodplain management criteria are based on current data, the following map maintenance activities are identified: 15