18.120.080 Implementation.
A. Permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall conform to all ordinances or regulations as are from time to time established or amended; however, the provisions of this chapter shall control in the event of any conflict unless specifically stated otherwise or unless the conflicting ordinance is more restrictive.
B. The borough clerk shall be responsible for maintaining for public use and inspection appropriate records and information relevant to implementation of this chapter. Such records and information shall include but not be limited to:
1. The elevation of the lowest floor of all new or substantially improved structures located in the flood hazard area, and whether or not such structures have basements. Said elevation shall be stated in relation to mean lower low water as shown on the “Flood Plain and Flood Hazards Map” dated June 1989.
2. Elevations to which structures are flood proofed or made flood resistant.
3. Flood hazard boundary map of Haines Borough dated August 22, 1975.
4. “Flood Plain and Flood Hazards Map” dated June 1989.
5. Flood insurance rate maps.
6. Any reports or studies on flood hazards in the community, such as written by the Corps of Engineers, United States Geological Survey, or private firms.
7. A copy of the National Flood Insurance Program annual report to the Federal Insurance Administration.
8. A file of all zoning permit applications, supporting documentation, and the commission’s action thereon.
C. The borough shall file with the Federal Insurance Administration an annual report on forms provided by the Federal Insurance Administration. This annual report shall be verified and signed by the mayor. A copy of the annual report shall be retained by the borough and one copy shall be sent to the State Coordinating Agency.
D. In case any structure is constructed or substantially improved in violation of this chapter, the borough, in addition to other remedies, shall institute any proper actions or proceedings necessary, including enjoining of connections to public utilities, to restrain, correct or abate such violations.
E. The borough is hereby authorized to enter into contracts and agreements with other government entities for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this chapter.
F. The borough must notify the State Coordinating Agency and the Federal Insurance Administration prior to altering or relocating any watercourse. Any such alteration or relocation must maintain the flood carrying capacity of the watercourse.
G. Prior to enactment of any changes in this chapter due to changes in the flood hazard area as a result of natural or manmade causes, such changes shall be reviewed by the State Coordinating Agency and approved by the Federal Insurance Administration.
H. The borough must notify the Federal Insurance Administration of any changes in the borough’s boundaries or authority to regulate land uses.
I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as applying to any structures existing prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, unless they are substantially improved after the effective date. (Ord. 04-08-075)