73-77 New Chapt 1307 Bldg - Flood Damage Prevention Code

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1307.15 (a) (2) For all new of substantially improved floodproofed structures: (a) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level), and (b) maintain the floodproofing certifications required in Section 1307.12(c) (3) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this Code. (f) Alteration of Watercourses (1) Notify adjacent communities and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources prior to any alteration of relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration. (2) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished. (g) Interpretation of FIRM Boundaries (b) (c) (d) Make interpretations where needed, as to the 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 Section 1307.15 and 1307.16. APPEAL BOARD The Board of Zoning Appeals as established by Lakewood City Charter shall hear and decide appeals and request for variances from the requirements of this Code. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision or determination made by the Building Commissioner in the enforcement or administration of this Code. Those aggrieved by the decision of the Lakewood Board of Zoning Appeals, or any taxpayer, may appeal such decision to the Court of Common Pleas, as provided in Chapter 2506 Revised Code of Ohio. In passing upon such applications, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this Code, and (1) the danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others; (2) the danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage; (3) the susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner; (4) the importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community;