Hold PHearing Amending Kittitas County Code Ch. 14.08_Flood Damage Prevention

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14.08.120 Use of other base flood data. When base flood elevation data has not been provided (A Zones) in accordance with KCC 14.08.040, Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state or other source in order to administer KCC 14.08.240 through 14.08.290. Specific standards, and KCC 14.08.300, Floodways. The applicant for proposed developments where no base flood elevation exists shall conduct a site specific engineering analysis to determine a base flood elevation for the project site when the thresholds identified in KCC 14.08.220 are met. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.4, 1993) 14.08.130 Information to be obtained and maintained. 1. Where base flood elevation data is provided through the flood insurance study, FIRM, or required as in KCC 14.08.120, obtain and maintain a record of the actual (as built) elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement. 2. For all new or substantially improved flood -proofed nonresidential structures where base flood elevation data is provided through the flood insurance study, FIRM, or as required in KCC 14.08.120: a. Obtain and maintain a record of the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure was flood -proofed; and b. Maintain the flood -proofing certifications required in KCC 14.08.110(3). 3. Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter. 4. Certification required by Section 14.08.300(1) (floodway encroachments). 5. Records of all variance actions, including justification for their issuance. 6. Improvement and damage calculations. 7. Professional land surveyors shall be authorized to prepare elevation certificates for compliance with this chapter and the National Flood Insurance Program. Engineers and architects shall be authorized to prepare floodproofing certificates for compliance with this chapter and the National Flood Insurance Program. (Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-34, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.5, 1993). 14.08.140 Alteration of watercourses. Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated: 1. Notify adjacent communities and the Department of Ecology prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administrator through appropriate notification means, and 2. Assure that the flood carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse is maintained. (Ord. 2014-015.2014; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.6, 1993) 14.08.150 Interpretation of FIRM boundaries. Make interpretations, where needed, as to exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in KCC 14.08.160.