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How Many Floodplain Managers

jar546 said:
So who checks for BFE on permits in the floodplain?
Who handles and verified significant improvements on renovations in the floodplain?

I assume your public works department is privy to the plan review process?
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We make every attempt to identify anything that is proposed in the floodway/plain, and yes, PW has to issue a FP permit (if alllowed), and then require a certification from an engineer that the completed structure is above the BFE.
 
mtlogcabin said:
Our Flood Plain Manager is our Zoning Administrator so he checks it when he reviews plans for zoning compliance. .
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What is the method used when there is a major renovation of a house that just happens to be below BFE and the renovations are considered substantial improvements based on the cost of construction and the assessed value of the house/structure? Is there a failsafe for that?
 
There is variance procedure for lots less than 1/2 acre and permit process as outlined by the state that we adopted locally. I can tell you the procedure and process here in Montana is a lot more restrictive than what I dealt with when I oversaw the BFE procedures when I was in a rural county in South Florida in the early 90's. I have seen plans denied, buildings relocated and raised, along with a variance being granted because raising a building would have negatively effected the surrounding buildings/properties.
 
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