A. Review all floodplain development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied.

B. Review all floodplain development permits to determine that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state or local government agencies from which prior approval is required, including those local, state or federal permits that may be required to assure compliance with the Endangered Species Act and/or other appropriate state or federal laws.

C. Review all floodplain development permits to determine if the proposed development is located in the Protected Area. If located in the Protected Area, ensure that the provisions of Article VII of this chapter are met.

D. Ensure that all development activities within the Special Flood Hazard Area of the jurisdiction of the city meet the requirements of this chapter.

E. Inspect all development projects before, during and after construction to ensure compliance with all provisions of this chapter, including proper elevation of the structure.

F. Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter.

G. Submit reports to include the projects for which they issue floodplain development permits, including effects to flood storage, fish habitat, and all indirect effects of development and mitigation provided to FEMA as required by the National Flood Insurance Program.

H. Notify FEMA of any proposed amendments to this chapter and when annexations occur in the Special Flood Hazard Area.

I. Ensure the proposed development is not located in the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure the encroachment provisions of ACC 15.68.410 are met.

J. Cooperate with state and federal agencies to improve flood and other technical data and notify FEMA of any new data that would revise the FIRM.

K. Review all floodplain development permits to verify that proposed development will be reasonably safe from flooding. (Ord. 6761 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)