§ 4-708. Criteria for building and site plan approval.

(a)

General. Permits are required in order to determine whether all new construction or substantial improvements are:

(1)

Located in the identified floodplain or floodway.

(2)

Designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy.

(3)

Constructed with material and utility equipment resistant to flood damage as outlined in FEMA Technical Bulletin 2-93 (FIA-TB-2) or the most recent revision thereof.

(4)

Constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage.

(5)

Constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.

(b)

Basic format. The basic format of the permit shall include the following:

(1)

Name and address of applicant.

(2)

Name and address of owner of land on which proposed construction is to occur.

(3)

Name, address, and valid WV license number of contractor(s), or affidavit stating that work is being performed by individuals exempt from contractor licensing as set forth in W. Va. Code Title 28, Series 2, § 3.9(b) of State Regulations or the most recent revision thereof.

(4)

Site location including tax map and parcel number.

(5)

The contract required by W. Va. Code of State Regulations, Title 28, Series 4, and all addendums to the contract(s) shall be presented to the floodplain administrator for review within five (5) business days of contract signing. The City of Beckley does not require and will not keep copies of the contracts or addendums. Failure to present contract or addendums for review may void the permit. If a licensed contractor is not involved or the work is of an aggregate value of less than ten thousand dollars (10,000.000), including materials and labor, brief written description of proposed work and the estimated cost will suffice.

(6)

A standard site plan showing the exact size and location of the proposed development, adjacent roads and watercourses with direction of flow as well as any existing buildings or structures.

(7)

An acknowledgment that the applicant agrees to pay any and all fees associated with the permitting process as set forth in this article.

(8)

An acknowledgement that the applicant agrees to allow the floodplain administrator, or his designees, and the floodplain compliance officer access to the development to inspect for compliance.

(Ord. of 9-26-06)