Laserfiche WebLink
Such a submission is necessary so that upon confirmation of those <br /> physical chances affective floodinc conditions, risk premium rates and <br /> floodplain management reduirements will be based upon current data. <br /> [(d3] ~ Use of other base flood data. When base flood elevation data has not <br /> been provided in accordance with section 27-6, the floodplain <br /> administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood <br /> elevation and floodway data available from a Federal or State agency, or <br /> other source, in order to administer article 4. Any such information shall <br /> be submitted to the County of Hawaii for adoption. <br /> [(ej] f(~ Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated: <br /> (1) Require that the flood carrying capacity of the altered or relocated <br /> portion of said watercourse is maintained; <br /> (2) Notify the State of Hawaii department of land and natural <br /> resources [(di ~f ~~t:.- (commission <br /> on water resource manaeement) and all adjacent property owners, <br /> prior to such alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit <br /> evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance <br /> Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency. <br /> ~ Take action to remedy violations of this chapter as specified in article 6. <br /> SECTION ] 0. Chapter 27, article 4, section 27-17, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 <br /> <br /> edition), as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: <br /> Section 27-17. Certification standards. <br /> Pre-construction and post-construction certification of elevation and <br /> floodproofing of new construction, improvements to repetitive loss structures, <br /> development, and substantial improvements within areas of special flood hazards <br /> shall be submitted to the director of public works and shall be maintained as a <br /> matter of public record. <br /> (a) Pre-construction certification. Requirements for approval of the building <br /> permit shall include the following items, as applicable, and any additional <br /> items as required by the director of public works to promote public <br /> welfare and safety: <br /> (1) Certification of building plans. Each set of building plans shall be <br /> certified by a structural engineer or architect, currently [registered] <br /> licensed in the State of Hawaii, to be in compliance with the <br /> requirements of this chapter. <br /> (2) Elevation certification on building plans. The elevation of the <br /> lowest floor shall be certified on each set of the building plans by a <br /> civil engineer or land surveyor currently [registered] licensed in <br /> the State of Hawaii. <br /> (3) Special flood hazards area certification. The County of Hawaii <br /> "Special Flood Hazard Area Certification" form, as amended, shall <br /> be completed and certified by a structural engineer or architect <br /> currently [registered] licensed in the State of Hawaii. The <br /> 14 <br /> <br />