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Duties of the administrator shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Permit Review.

(a) Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied;

(b) Review all development permits to determine that all necessary permits have been obtained or are being applied for from those federal, state or local governmental agencies from which prior approval is required. The town’s review shall not be determinative as to whether such other state or federal or local permits are required. The final responsibility for making such determination as to the necessity for other permits is with the permit applicant;

(c) Review all development permits to determine if proposed development is located in the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure that the provisions of CMC 14.10.310 are met.

(2) Use of Other Base Flood Data. When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with CMC 14.10.070, basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard, the administrator shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway date available from a federal, state or other source, in order to administer CMC 14.10.240 through 14.10.300; specific standards, and CMC 14.10.310 floodways.

(3) Information to be Obtained and Maintained.

(a) Where base flood elevation data is provided through the flood insurance study or as required in this section, obtain and record 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.

(b) For all new or substantially improved floodproofed structures:

(i) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level);

(ii) Maintain the floodproofing certifications;

(iii) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter.

(4) Alteration of Watercourses.

(a) Notify adjacent communities and the Washington State Department of Ecology prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration.

(b) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished.

(5) 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 CMC 14.10.150. (Ord. 377 § 4.3, 1996)