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(11) "\Then base flood elevation data or floodway data have not been provided in accordance 'llith ,^.rticle 3, Section B, the Building Official shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and flood'Nay data available from a Federal, State or other source, in order to administer the provisions of /\rticle 5. (12) ,\ll records pertaining to the provisions of this Ordinance shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be open for public inspection. (1) Review permits to assure sites are reasonabl y safe from flooding: (2) Review all development permits to assure that the permit requirements of this ordinance have been satisfied: (3) Require copies of additional Federal. State of Florida. or local permits. especially as they relate to Chapters 161.053: 320.8249: 320.8359; 373.036: 380.05: 381.0065: and 553. Part IV. Florida Statutes. be submitted along with the development permit application and maintain such permits on file with the development permit: (4) Notify adiacent communities. the Florida Department of Community Affairs - Division of Emergency Management - NFIP Coordinating Office. the Federal Emergency Management Agency. and other Federal and/or State of Florida agencies with statutory or regulatory authority prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse: (5) Assure that the flood-carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of any watercourse is maintained: (6) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (A- Zones) or bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor (V -Zones) of all new and substantially improved buildings. in accordance with Article 5. Section B (1) and (2) and Section E (2). respectively: (7) Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the new and substantially improved buildings have been flood-proofed. in accordance with Article 5. Section B (2): (8) Review certified plans and specifications for compliance. When flood-proofing is utilized for a particular building, certification shall be obtained from a registered engineer or architect certifying that all areas of the building. together with attendant utilities and sanitary facilities. below the required elevation are water tight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water. and use structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and the effects of buoyancy in compliance with Article 5. Section B (2) of this ordinance. In Coastal High Hazard Areas. certification shall be obtained from a registered professional engineer or architect that the building is designed and securely anchored to pilings or columns in order to withstand velocity waters and hurricane wave Flood Damage Prevention Ord. LegislationlOrdinancesl Attorney 7/10/09--11:05 AM 17