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PLEASE NOTE: City land use application forms are being revised and may be periodically updated over the next several months. Prior to any application submittal, please contact the Auburn
Permit Center to confirm that you have the latest application form. CITY OF AUBURN FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT Planning & Development Department APPLICATION PACKET Auburn Customer Service
Center, 2nd Floor 1 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Tel: 253.931.3090 Fax: 253.804.3114 permitcenter@auburnwa.gov www.auburnwa.gov FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PACKET This
application packet can be used for the following floodplain development applications: Floodplain Development Permit, Floodplain Development Variance, and the Letter of Map Amendment.
More requirements for each of these applications are discussed below in the information section of the application packet. Details on the required submittals are included on the attached
submittal checklist. FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT INFORMATION When is a Floodplain Development Permit required? A Floodplain Development Permit is required prior to conducting development
activities (as defined in ACC 15.68.060) within the Regulatory Floodplain. The Regulatory Floodplain is the area of the land subject to inundation by the base flood (Special Flood Hazard
Area), and the Protected Area (the lands that lie within the boundaries of the floodway, the riparian habitat zone, and the channel migration area. The City of Auburn has developed a
reference map to assist applicants in locating the Regulatory Floodplain. This map can be found at the Auburn Customer Service Center or accessed on the City’s Floodplain Development
Regulations website: http://www.auburnwa.gov/floodplain. Please Note: Most development subject to a Floodplain Development Permit will also require SEPA review, a City notice of application,
and an opportunity for public comment in accordance with ACC 16.06. What types of activities are exempt from a Floodplain Development Permit? A development project is not subject to
a floodplain development permit if it is located on land that the applicant shows to be: 1. Outside the Protected Area and 2. Higher than the base flood elevation. Non-Development Activities.
Activities that do not meet the definition of “development” are allowed in the Regulatory Floodplain without the need for a floodplain development permit, as long as all other Federal,
State, and local requirements are met. The following are examples of activities not considered development: 1. Routine maintenance of landscaping that does not involve grading, excavation,
or filling; 2. Removal of noxious weeds and hazard trees and replacement of non-native vegetation with native vegetation; 3. Normal maintenance of structures, such as re-roofing and
replacing siding, as long as such work does not qualify as a substantial improvement; 4. Normal maintenance of above ground public utilities and facilities, such as replacing downed
power lines; 5. Normal street and road maintenance, including filling potholes, repaving, and installing signs and traffic signals, but not including expansion of paved areas; 6. Normal
maintenance of a levee or other flood control facility prescribed in the operations and maintenance plan for the levee or flood control facility; and 7. Plowing and other normal farm
practices (other than structures or filling) on farms in existence as of the effective date of this ordinance, April 5, 2010. (continued on next page) AUTHORITY: INTERIM FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
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CITY OF AUBURN FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT Planning & Development Department APPLICATION PACKET FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – INTRODUCTION CONTINUED When are a habitat impact assessment
and a habitat mitigation plan required? Most developments in the Regulatory Floodplain will require an habitat impact assessment, which examines the effect of the project on water quality
and aquatic and riparian habitat (assessment). Activities exempted from this requirement are listed under ACC 15.68.130 D. If the habitat impact assessment concludes the project is expected
to have an adverse impact on water quality or aquatic or riparian habitat or habitat functions, the applicant shall provide a habitat mitigation plan to mitigate those impacts in accordance
with Regional Guidance for Floodplain Habitat Assessment and Mitigation, FEMA Region X, 2010. This guidance document can be found on the City’s Floodplain Development Regulations website:
http://www.auburnwa.gov/floodplain. For projects or those portions of a projects located within the Protected Area, the project shall be revised to include such appropriate measures
as are needed to ensure that there is no adverse effect due to the project. If the City disagrees with the information presented in the habitat impact assessment or habitat mitigation
study, the City may require third-party review of the report(s) paid for by the applicant pursuant to ACC 15.68.135.L. What if there are Critical Areas on the property, or the project
is in the City’s Shoreline Jurisdiction? Projects that involve work within critical areas (e.g., wetlands, streams, steep slopes) will require the submittal of a critical areas report
as described in ACC 16.10. If both a habitat impact assessment and a critical areas report are required, these reports can be combined as long as all requirements are covered. Projects
in the City’s shoreline jurisdiction will also be subject to the City’s shoreline regulations described in ACC 16.08 and the City’s adopted Shoreline Master Program. How long are floodplain
development permits valid? If there has been no start of construction, a floodplain development permit shall expire 180 days after the date of issuance. Where the applicant documents
a need for an extension beyond this period due to conditions beyond the applicant’s control, the floodplain administrator may authorize one or more extensions. FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT VARIANCE INFORMATION Variance General Information A floodplain development permit variance is an exception to a floodplain standard in Chapter 15.68 of the Auburn City Code, which
if granted allows an applicant to build or develop a project that could not otherwise be legally built. A variance decision is made by the City of Auburn Hearing Examiner following a
public hearing. The variance request must meet all the criteria in order for the Hearing Examiner to approve the request. Hearing Examiner Criteria No variance shall be granted unless
the applicant demonstrates that: 1) The development project cannot be located outside the Regulatory Floodplain; 2) An exceptional hardship would result if the variance were not granted;
3) The relief requested is the minimum necessary; 4) The applicant’s circumstances are unique and do not represent a problem faced by other properties; 5) If the project is within a
designated floodway, no increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result; and 6) The project will not adversely affect fish or other wildlife habitat. (continued
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CITY OF AUBURN FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT Planning & Development Department APPLICATION PACKET FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – INTRODUCTION CONTINUED Procedures All items listed on
the submittal checklist shall be included with the application package. Within 28 days of receiving the application, city staff will determine whether the application is complete and
inform the applicant in writing that the application is complete, or that the application is not complete with an explanation of what information is needed to make the application complete.
Public Hearing The City of Auburn Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing in which information exhibits and testimony on the proposal are entered into the record. Note that the property
owner or representative must be present at the public hearing or the proposal will be postponed to the next available hearing date. After the hearing concludes, the Hearing Examiner
issues a decision. The hearing examiner decision can be appealed to the Superior Court. Legal Notice Mailed, posted, and published legal notice is required for all hearings. The applicant
is responsible for posting a notice board that is provided by the city and providing an affidavit attesting that the notice board has been posted. Please note that there is a separate
fee for the notice board. Expiration A variance expires after one year, or longer period if specified at the time of issuance, if no building permit, occupancy permit or business registration
has been issued in accordance with the plans for which such variance was authorized. The hearing examiner may extend the period of variance authorization for one additional year without
public hearing upon a finding that there has been no basic change in pertinent conditions surrounding the property at the time of the original application. LETTER OF MAP AMENDMENT INFORMATION
More information about FEMA’s application requirements and process for Letter of Map Amendments can be found at the following website: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/fmc_loma.shtm
. PLEASE NOTE: This application should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. Applicants are responsible for complying with all applicable City Codes and ordinances and
should review all City regulations that may be applicable to their proposed project. QUESTIONS? PHONE 253.931.3090 or E-MAIL permitcenter@auburnwa.gov AUTHORITY: INTERIM FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
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FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PACKET PLEASE SELECT THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST: TYPE I FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (NO SEPA REVIEW)
TYPE II FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SEPA REVIEW REQUIRED) FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT VARIANCE LETTER OF MAP REVISION/CONDITIONAL LETTER OF MAP REVISION APPLICANT: Use
mailing address for meeting notification. Check box if Primary Contact COMPANY: ADDRESS: (CITY, STATE, ZIP) PHONE: _____________ FAX: __ __ E-MAIL: __ ______________________ SIGNATURE:
PRINTED NAME: (Signature Required) APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE (if different): Check box if Primary Contact COMPANY: ADDRESS: (CITY, STATE, ZIP) PHONE: _____________ FAX: __ __ E-MAIL:
__ ______________________ SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: (Signature Required) PROPERTY OWNER(S): Attach separate sheet if needed. Check box if Primary Contact COMPANY: ADDRESS: (CITY,
STATE, ZIP) PHONE: _____________ FAX: __ __ E-MAIL: __ ______________________ SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: (Signature Required) Note: Applicant or representative must have property owner’s
consent to file this application formPROPERTY INFORMATION (REQUIRED)SITE ADDRESS: ASSESSOR’S PARCEL ID# LOT SIZE AREA TO BE DEVELOPED (s.f.): EXISTING USE OF SITE: PROPOSED USE OF SITE:
DESCRIBE HOW A STREAM, LAKE, OR OTHER WATER BODY, INCLUDING ITS SHORELINE, WILL BE ALTERED OR RELOCATED AS A RESULT OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. CITY OF AUBURN Planning & Development
Department Auburn Customer Service Center, 2nd Floor 1 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Tel: 253.931.3090 Fax: 253.804.3114 permitcenter@auburnwa.gov www.auburnwa.gov O F F I C
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CITY OF AUBURN FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT Planning & Development Department APPLICATION PACKET Auburn Customer Service Center, 2nd Floor 1 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Tel: 253.931.3090
Fax: 253.804.3114 permitcenter@auburnwa.gov www.auburnwa.gov FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – CERTIFICATION (A copy of this letter must be submitted for each property owner involved)
I, ______________________________ declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington as follows; 1. I am the owner of the property that is the subject of the
application. 2. I [__] have not appointed anyone, or [__] have appointed ____________________________________ , to act as my agent regarding this application. 3. All statements, answers,
and information submitted with this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 4. I have applied, or will apply, for all necessary permits required by Federal,
State, or City law associated with this project. I understand that I will not receive a final inspection or a certificate of occupancy until I have provided to the City copies of all
applicable permits, or written proof from the appropriate authority that no such permit is necessary. 5. If my project includes the subdivision of land, I understand that I am required
to record with the County Assessor’s Office a Notice to Title stating that the property is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area, Riparian Habitat Zone, or Channel Migration Zone,
as appropriate. I understand that I will not receive a final inspection or a certificate of occupancy until I have provided to the City proof that the notice has been recorded. 6. If
my project includes a new structure, substantial improvement, or repairs to a substantially damaged structure that will be elevated, I understand that I am required to provide a properly
completed, signed and sealed Elevation Certificate showing finished construction data. I understand that I will not receive a final inspection or a certificate of occupancy until I have
provided this to the City. 7. If my project includes a new structure, substantial improvement, or repairs to a substantially damaged structure that will be dry floodproofed, I understand
that I am required to provide a properly completed, signed and sealed Floodproofing Certificate showing finished construction data. I understand that I will not receive a final inspection
or a certificate of occupancy until I have provided this to the City. 8. If my project involves a Letter of Map Amendment, upon receipt of the Federal Insurance Administrator’s conditional
approval of map change and prior to the approval of the proposed encroachments, I will compensate the city for all costs incurred by the city which are associated with: a. The city’s
adoption of floodplain management ordinances incorporating the increased base flood elevations and/or revised floodway reflecting the post-project condition; b. The city’s submittal
of evidence to the Federal Insurance Administrator of the city’s adoption of said revised floodplain management ordinances. 9. I hereby grant permission for representatives of the City
of Auburn and other any Federal, State, or local unit of government with regulatory authority over the project to enter onto my property to inspect the property as required in connection
with review of this application and for compliance with the terms and conditions of permits and approvals issued for the project. 10. I understand that my application is being reviewed
and, if appropriate, approved under interim regulations that are subject to final approval by Federal agencies. Therefore, any approved terms and conditions associated with a decision
on this application may be modified by the City based on direction to do so by the Federal agencies. __________________________________ Signature __________________________________ __________________
__________________ Printed Name Date City and State where signed AUTHORITY: INTERIM FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS – ORDINANCE 6295, Revision date: May 3, 2010 5
CITY OF AUBURN FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT Planning & Development Department APPLICATION PACKET Auburn Customer Service Center, 2nd Floor 1 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Tel: 253.931.3090
Fax: 253.804.3114 permitcenter@auburnwa.gov www.auburnwa.gov FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION OTHER PERMITS REQUIRED Please indicate below which other Federal, State, and local permits
your project will require. Please note that the final certificate of occupancy or final inspection will not be granted until copies of all required Federal, State, and local permits
or letters stating that the permit is not required are provided to the City. The City will review the list of permits submitted with your application and confirm what permits or letters
need to be obtained for your project.City of Auburn/Other Local Special Home Occupation Permit Construction Stormwater General Permit (WA Department of Ecology) Administrative
Use Permit Shoreline Development Permit Exemption Boundary Line Adjustment OTHERS: Boundary Line Elimination Substantial Shoreline Development Permit __________________
Building Permit __________________ Surface Mining Permit __________________ Conditional Use Permit Temporary Use Permit Critical Areas Variance Utility Permit
Critical Areas Public Agency Special Exception Federal Zoning Variance Section 404 (US Army Corps of Engineers) Floodplain Variance OTHERS: __________________ Grading
Permit Section 10 (US Army Corps of Engineers __________________ Home Occupation Permit __________________ General Bridge Act Permit (US Coast Guard) Land Clearing
Permit Preliminary Plat Private Aids to Navigation (US Coast Guard) Washington State Public Facility Extension Agreement Hydraulic Project Approval (WA Department of Fish
and Wildlife) OTHERS: __________________ Rezone Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption (WDFW) __________________ Right-of-way Use Permit __________________ SEPA Aquatic
Resources Use Authorization (WA Department of Ecology) Short Subdivision AUTHORITY: INTERIM FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS – ORDINANCE 6295, Revision date: May 3, 2010 6
CITY OF AUBURN FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT Planning & Development Department APPLICATION PACKET Auburn Customer Service Center, 2nd Floor 1 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Tel: 253.931.3090
Fax: 253.804.3114 permitcenter@auburnwa.gov www.auburnwa.gov FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST DIGITAL COPIES OF WRITTEN MATERIALS AND PLANS & GRAPHICS Please provide
one or more compact discs containing digital versions of all submitted written materials and plans and graphics for use by the City of Auburn during the development review process for
staff report preparation and public noticing. Written materials should be submitted to be compatible with Microsoft Office desktop software products. Plans and graphics should be submitted
in pdf or tif format. APPLICATION FEES -Make checks payable to the City of Auburn All applicable application fees, including, but not limited to: Floodplain Development Permit Fee, Variance
Fee, Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA), Hearing Examiner Fee(s), SEPA Application Fee(s), and Posting Board Fee must be submitted with the application, except for those fees which
are not invoiced until actual costs are determined. (See Current City of Auburn Fee Schedule). Please note, for Letter of Map Amendment applications, the appropriate initial fee is specified
in Section 72.3 of 44 CFR Ch. I Federal Emergency Management Agency, or an exemption from fees is specified by Section 72.5 of 44 CFR Ch. I Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sections
72.3 and 72.5 of 44. WRITTEN MATERIALS – Total of ten (10) copies unless otherwise noted A. APPLICATION FORM Provide a completed application form signed by the property owner(s) and/or
applicant (One original and 9 copies) B. FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION CERTIFICATION Provide one (1) original letter of certification contained with this application packet inclusive
of all required signatures. C. “OTHER PERMITS REQUIRED” FORM (10 copies). Identify other Federal, State, and local permits that will be required for the project. D. FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST (10 copies) Addressing Submittal of Written Materials and Drawings with Plans. E. SEPA CHECKLIST APPLICATION (10 copies). Floodplain development applications
that are subject to SEPA under state and city rules must submit a completed SEPA environmental checklist together with any supporting documentation or information to address potential
or known environmental impacts resulting from the proposal. F. HABITAT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (4 copies) Unless allowed under ACC 15.68.130 C or D, a permit application to develop in the
Regulatory Floodplain shall include an assessment of the impact of the project on water quality and aquatic and riparian habitat. The assessment shall be either: AUTHORITY: INTERIM FLOODPLAIN
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that has received concurrence from the US Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (Documentation of concurrence must
be provided); 2. Documentation that the activity fits within a Habitat Conservation Plan approved pursuant to Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act; 3. Documentation that the
activity fits within Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act;or 4. An assessment prepared in accordance with Regional Guidance on Floodplain Habitat Assessment and Mitigation,
FEMA Region X, 2010. This guidance document can be found on the City’s Floodplain Regulations website: http://www.auburnwa.gov/floodplain. G. CRITICAL AREAS REPORT (4 copies), if applicable,
addressing compliance with ACC 16.10 (Critical Areas) prepared by a qualified consultant as defined by ACC 16.10.020. Please note that if both a habitat impact assessment and a critical
areas report are required, these reports can be combined as long as all requirements are met. Known or Suspected Critical Area (s) Wetlands Stream (including Shorelines of the State)
Wildlife Habitat Area Geologic Hazard Area Seismic, steep slope, landslide, & erosion Groundwater Protection Area Other: ______________________ H. HABITAT MITIGATION PLAN (4 copies)
If the habitat impact assessment concludes the project is expected to have an adverse impact on water quality and/or aquatic or riparian habitat or habitat functions, the applicant shall
provide a plan to mitigate those impacts, in accordance with Regional Guidance on Floodplain Habitat Assessment and Mitigation, FEMA Region X, 2010. This guidance document can be found
on the City’s Floodplain Regulations website: http://www.auburnwa.gov/floodplain. I. HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC STUDY (4 copies) Projects proposed either in the floodway or in a Special
Flood Hazard Area where a floodway has not been delineated need to provide hydrologic and hydraulic assessment in accordance with ACC 15.68.160, ACC 15.68.180.B.3, and the Regional Guidance
for Hydrologic and Hydraulic Studies, FEMA Region X, 2010. The guidance document can be found on the City’s Floodplain Regulations website: http://www.auburnwa.gov/floodplain. 1.
For projects proposed in the floodway, the applicant shall provide a certification by a registered professional engineer demonstrating through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses that
the proposed development would not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge in accordance with ACC 15.68.160. 2. For projects proposed
in Special Flood Hazard Areas where a floodway has not been delineated, the applicant shall provide a certification by a registered professional engineer demonstrating through hydrologic
and hydraulic analyses that the proposed
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would not cumulatively result in an increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge by greater than one foot in accordance with ACC 15.68.160. J. PRE-APPLICATION
CONFERENCE SUMMARY NOTES. Provide one (1) copy of the Pre-application Conference Summary Notes, if a pre-application conference meeting was held. FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DRAWINGS
and PLANS – Total of ten (10)copies /18” x 24” full size sets of the floodplain development submittal & one (1) 11” x 17” copy. All plans should be folded to fit a legal size file jacket.
A. SCALE & LEGIBILITY -All drawings and plans must be to scale (engineering scale) no less than 1” = 100’ (1:50 or greater is preferred) and should have a maximum sheet size of 18 x
24”. If more than one (1) sheet is needed, each sheet shall be numbered consecutively and an index sheet showing the entire property at an appropriate scale and orientation to the other
sheets shall be provided. All geographic information portrayed by the floodplain development permit drawings shall be accurate and legible. A north arrow and graphic scale must be provided
for each drawing and plan. B. FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS -The Floodplain Development Site Plan(s) must be prepared by a professional land surveyor licensed in the State of Washington
and the following information shall be shown on the drawing: 1. The name of the proposed floodplain development. 2. Name, stamp and signature of the professional engineer and professional
land surveyor both licensed in the State of Washington who prepared the floodplain development drawings and associated plans together with their address, e-mail, and phone number.
3. Name, address, e-mail address and phone number of the applicant. 4. Name, address, e-mail address and phone number of each property owner. 5. Section, Township and Range of
the development. 6. Legal description. 7. Blank 4” X 4” box for City date and other stamps at lower right. 8. Date plan was prepared and space for revisions dates on subsequent
resubmittals. 9. Vicinity Map: A vicinity map sufficient to define the location and boundaries of the proposed floodplain development with respect to surrounding property, streets
and other major man-made and natural features. 10. The nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the property in question. 11. Names and location of all lakes, water bodies,
waterways and drainage facilities within 300 feet of the site. Include the Washington Department of Natural Resources water types for any streams shown.
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floods, where the data are available. Additionally, for property located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), base flood elevations for shall be included as required in ACC 15.68.060.B.3.
13. The boundaries of the Regulatory Floodplain, SFHA, floodway, riparian habitat zone, and channel migration area, delineated in accordance with ACC 15.68. (The riparian habitat
zone shall be delineated on the site plan for all development proposals within 300 feet of any stream or shoreline in the Regulatory Floodplain). 14. The proposed drainage system
including, but not limited to storm sewers, overland flow paths, detention facilities and roads. 15. Existing and proposed structures, fill, pavement and other impervious surfaces,
and sites for storage of materials. 16. All wetlands – Show rating category and size ((area). 17. Designated fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. 18. Existing native
vegetation and proposed revegetation (see ACC 15.68.161D). Depict and calculate area for existing native vegetation, vegetation proposed to be removed, and revegetation proposed. C.
PROJECTS INVOLVING REGRADING, EXCAVATION, OR FILLING 1. Include proposed post-development terrain at one foot contour intervals on the site plan. D. PROJECTS INVOLVING A NEW STRUCTURE,
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT, OR REPAIRS TO A SUBTANTIALLY DAMAGED STRUCTURE THAT WILL BE ELEVATED 1. Include the Floodplain Elevation (FPE) for building site(s) and the proposed elevations
of the following: a. The top of bottom floor (including basement, crawlspace, or enclosure floor). b. The top of the next higher floor. c. The top of the slab of an attached
garage. d. The lowest elevation of machinery or equipment servicing the structure. e. The lowest adjacent (finished) grade next to structure. f. The highest adjacent (finished)
grade next to structure. g. The lowest adjacent grade at the lowest elevation of a deck or stairs, including structural support. E. PROJECTS INVOLVING A NEW STRUCTURE, SUBSTANTIAL
IMPROVEMENT, OR REPAIRS TO A SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED STRUCTURE THAT WILL BE FLOODPROOFED 1. Include the Floodplain
Elevation (FPE) for the building site and the elevation in relation to the datum of the effective FIRM to which the structure will be dry floodproofed, and a certification by a registered
professional engineer or licensed architect that the dry floodproofing methods meet the floodproofing criteria in ACC 15.68.
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AND CAUSING BASE FLOOD ELEVATION INCREASES 1. WRITTEN EXPLANATION -Describe how the proposed changes comply with the following criteria: a. An evaluation of alternatives which
would not result in a base flood elevation increase demonstrating why these alternatives are not feasible. b. Documentation of individual legal notice to all impacted property owners
within and outside of the community, explaining the impact of the proposed action on their property. c. Written concurrence of the chief executive officer of any other communities
impacted by the proposed actions. d. Written certification that no structures are located in areas which would be impacted by the increased base flood elevation. e. A request for
revision of base flood elevation determination according to the provisions of Section 65.6 of 44 CFR Ch. I Federal Emergency Management Agency. f. A request for floodway revision
in accordance with the provisions of Section 65.7 of 44 CFR Ch. I Federal Emergency Management Agency. G. APPLICATIONS FOR A FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT VARIANCE 1. WRITTEN EXPLANATION
-Describe how the proposed changes comply with the following criteria: a. The development project cannot be located outside the Regulatory Floodplain. b. An exceptional hardship
would result if the variance were not granted. c. The relief is the minimum necessary. d. The applicant’s circumstances are unique and do not represent a problem faced by other
area properties. e. If the project is within a designated floodway, not increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. f. The project will not adversely
affect fish or other wildlife habitat. g. There will be no additional threat to public health, safety, beneficial stream or water uses and functions, or creation of a nuisance.
h. There will be no additional public expense for flood protection, lost environmental functions, rescue or relief operations, policing, or repairs to streambeds, shorelines, banks,
roads, utilities, or other public facilities.. i. All requirements of other permitting agencies will still be met.
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LETTER OF MAP AMENDMENT 1. Include all applicable application forms as required by FEMA for a Letter of Map Amendment/Conditional Letter of Map Amendment. Please note that FEMA application
requirements for a Letter of Map Amendment/Conditional Letter of Map Amendment may be found at the following website: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/fmc_loma.shtm.