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A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in Section 17.08.070. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Floodplain Administrator and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevation of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities; and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required: A. Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures; in Zone AO elevation of highest adjacent grade and proposed elevation of lowest floor of all structures; B. Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure will be floodproofed; C. All appropriate certifications listed in Section 17.08.140D of this chapter; and D. Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. (Ord. 1374 § 2 (part), 1989) 17.08.130 Administrator -Designated. The City Engineer is appointed to administer and implement this chapter by granting or denying development permits in accordance with its provisions. (Ord. 1374 § 2 (part), 1989) 17.08.140 Administrator -Duties and responsibilities. Duties of the City Engineer shall include, but not be limited to: A. Permit Review. 1. Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied, 2. All other required state and federal permits have been obtained, 3. The site is reasonably safe from flooding, 4. The proposed development does not adversely affect the carrying capacity of areas where base flood elevations have been determined but a floodway has not been designated. For purposes of this chapter, "adversely affects" means that the cumulative effect of the proposed development when combined with all other existing and anticipated development will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point; B. Use of Other Base Flood Data. When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with Section 17.08.070, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state or other source, in order to administer Section 17.08.150. Any such information shall be submitted to the City Council for adoption;