Rules for building in the general floodplain

(a) All proposed development within the general floodplain (unnumbered zone A) shall be subject to review and approval of the director. The developer shall provide information signed and stamped by a licensed engineer, to evaluate the flooding and to determine the base flood elevation, and whether the project site is located within a floodway or flood fringe area, under § 21A-1.5 (d). (b) The director in reviewing the application may consult with other city, State, and federal agencies for their comments and recommendations, and shall review the related flood data such as flood elevation, riverine flood velocities, boundaries, etc., and evaluate and determine whether the proposed project is located within a floodway or flood fringe area. (c) If it is determined that the proposed project is within a floodway area, the project shall comply with § 21A-1.7 . If it is determined that the proposed project is within a flood fringe area, it shall comply with § 21A-1.8 . Until a floodway or flood fringe area is designated, no development shall be allowed that would increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than 1 foot at any point.