57-10 Amends Chpt 1308, Flood Damage Prevention

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(1) Obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor, including basement, of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not such structures contain a basement; (2) For all new or substantially improved floodproofed structures: A. Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure was floodproofed; and, B. Maintain the floodproofing certifications required in Section 1308.12(c). (3) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter. (c) Alteration of Watercourses. (1) Notify adjacent communities and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A watercourse is considered to be altered if any damage occurs within its banks (2) Maintain engineering documentafion required in Section 1308.12(c) that the flood carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse will not be diminished. (3) Require that necessary maintenance will be provided for the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity will not be diminished. (d) Interpretation of Flood Boundaries. Make interpretations, where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazard (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). Where a map boundary and elevations disagree, the elevations delineated in the flood elevation profile shall prevail. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable , opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 1308.16. 1308.16 VARIANCE PROCEDIIitE. (a) The Board of Building Standards and Building Appeals shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this Code. (b) The Board 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. (c) Those aggrieved by the decision of the Board or any taxpayer, may appeal such decision to the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County, as provided in Chapter 2506 of the Ohio Revised Code. (d) In passing upon such applications, the Board shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standazds 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; (5) The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which aze not subject to flooding or erosion damage; (6) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable; (7) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;