§ 82-28.802. Establishment of floodplain permit.

A floodplain permit shall be obtained from the Contra Costa County public works department before construction, and prior to issuance of a grading permit or building permit, or commencement of development on any property within any area of special flood hazards established in Section 82-28.604. Application for a floodplain permit shall be made on forms furnished by the floodplain administrator, in the public works department of Contra Costa County and may include, but not be limited to: plans in triplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevation of the area in question; and the location of existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities or other development defined in this ordinance. Specifically, the following information is required:

(1)

Proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures. In zone AO or VO, elevation of highest adjacent grade, and proposed elevation of lowest floor of all structures;

(2)

Proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, to which any structure will be floodproofed;

(3)

All appropriate certifications listed in Section 82-28.806;

(4)

Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development; and

(5)

Description of the extent to which grading is proposed within the SFHA.

(Ords. 2000-33, 99-35, 96-11, 90-118, 88-50, 87-45).