HomeMy WebLinkAbout0160_159SECTION C. PERMIT PROCEDURES
(1) Application for a Development Permit shall be presented to the Building Official on forms
furnished by him and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale
showing the location, dimensions, and elevation of proposed landscape alterations, existing
and proposed structures, and the location of the foregoing in relation to areas of special flood
hazard. Additionally, the following information is required:
(a) Elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement)
of all proposed structures;
(b) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any non-residential structure shall
be floodproofed;
(c) A certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the non-residential
floodproofed structure shall meet the floodproofing criteria of Article 5, Section B (2);
(d) Description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be
altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.
(2) Approval or denial of a Development Permit by the Building Official shall be based on all
of the provisions of this ordinance and the following relevant factors:
(a) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
(b) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the
effect of such damage on the individual owner;
(c) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
(d) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
(e) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency
.�. vehicles;
ap (f) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions including
=i7 maintenance and repair of streets and bridges, and public utilities and facilities such as sewer,
gas, electrical and water systems.
(g) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of
the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expeced at the site;
(h) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
(i) The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion damage, for
the proposed use;
(j) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan for that area.
SECTION D. VARIANCES PROCEDURES
(1) The Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals as established by the City of Georgetown
shall hear and render judgement on requests for variances from the requirements of this ordinance.
(2) The Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall hear and render judgement on
an appeal only when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination
made by the Building Official in the enforcement or administration of this ordinance.
(3) Any person or persons aggreived by the decision of the Building Code Board of Adjustments
and appeals may appeal such decision in the courts of competent jurisdiction. .
(4) The Building Official shall maintain a record of all actions involving an appeal and shall
report variances to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request.
(5) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures
listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places, without
regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this section.
(b) Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements
tobe erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with
existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing the relevant factors in
Section C (2) of this Article have been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond the
one-half acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases.
(7) Upon consideration of the factors noted above and the intent of this ordinance, the Building
Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals may attach such conditions to the granting of variances
as it deems necessary to further the purpose and objectives of this ordinance (Article 1,
Sections C and D)
(8) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood
levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(9) Prerequisites for granting variances:
(a) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum
necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
(b) Variances shall only be issued upon (i) a showing of good and sufficient cause,
ii) a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship
to the applicant, and (iii) a determination that the granting of a variance will not result in