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All persons applying for a flood hazard permit shall make application to and shall meet the submittal requirements established by the department pursuant to SCC 30.70.030. Additional submittal requirements shall include the following:

(1) Name of the stream or body of water associated with the floodplain in which the development is proposed;

(2) General location of the proposed development, including direction and distance from the nearest town or intersection;

(3) Site plan map showing:

(a) Site boundaries;

(b) Location and dimensions of the proposed development or structure;

(c) Location and volume of any proposed fill material; and

(d) Location of existing structures;

(4) Topographic, engineering, and construction information necessary to evaluate the proposed project that may be requested by the department through the preapplication process or during the initial review for completeness of the application;

(5) Additional information when required pursuant to chapter 30.65 SCC;

(6) If a project proposes to alter or relocate a riverine watercourse, the flood hazard permit application shall include a description of the extent to which the riverine watercourse will be altered or relocated;

(7) If a project will alter the base flood elevation or the boundaries of the special flood hazard area the flood hazard permit application shall include:

(a) Engineering documentation and analysis developed by a registered qualified professional engineer regarding the proposed change; and

(b) If required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a letter of map change from that agency. If a letter of map change is required, the applicant must receive approval of a conditional letter of map revision from the Federal Emergency Management Agency before the flood hazard permit may be approved. The application for the flood hazard permit shall include the complete conditional letter of map revision application package;

(8) Elevation and floodproofing certification under SCC 30.65.130 and SCC 30.65.140;

(9) If a project is proposed in a V, V1-30, or VE zone, a design certificate as described in SCC 30.65.295(1)(c); and

(10) If a project is proposed in the floodway, certification by a registered professional engineer as described in SCC 30.65.230(1)(b) confirming that the proposal will not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Ord. 20-076, Nov. 4, 2020, Eff date Nov. 27, 2020).