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3.21.4 Application Requirements
A. Application for a floodplain development permit shall be made to the Floodplain Administrator, or designee,
prior to any development activities proposed to be located within Special Flood Hazard Areas and Future
Conditions Flood Hazard Areas. The following items/information shall be required as part of the application
for a floodplain development permit:
7. A plot plan drawn to scale which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following specific details of
the proposed floodplain development:
a. the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area of development/disturbance; existing and
proposed structures, the location of utility systems, proposed grading/pavement areas, fill materials,
storage areas, drainage facilities, and other proposed development;
b. the boundary of the Special Flood Hazard Area or Future Conditions Flood Hazard Areas as
delineated on the FIRM or other flood map as determined in paragraph 8.4.2, Applicability, or a
statement that the entire lot is within the Special Flood Hazard Area or Future Conditions Flood
Hazard Areas;
c. flood zone(s) designation of the proposed development area as determined on the FIRM or other
flood map as determined in paragraph 8.4.2, Applicability;
d. the boundary of the floodway(s) or non-encroachment area(s) as determined in paragraph 8.4.2,
Applicability;
e. the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) or future conditions flood elevation where provided as set forth in
paragraph 8.4.2, Applicability; paragraph 3.21.2B (11 and 12), Duties and Responsibilities; or
paragraph 8.43, Standards;
f. the old and new location of any watercourse that will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed
development; and
g. preparation of the plot plan by or under the direct supervision of a registered land surveyor or
professional engineer and certified by same.
2. Proposed elevation, and method thereof, of all development within a Special Flood Hazard Area or Future
Conditions Flood Hazard Area including but not limited to:
a. elevation in relation to mean sea level of the proposed reference level (including basement) of all
structures;
b. elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any non-residential structure in Zone AE, A, AO, or X
(Future) will be flood-proofed; and
c. elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any proposed utility systems will be elevated or
floodproofed.
The Durham Unified Development Ordinance is current through legislation effective:Durham County: September 24,
2018City of Durham: September 4, 2018
3.21.4 Application Requirements � Durham Unified Development Ordinance Page 2 of 2
3. If floodproofing, a floodproofing certificate and back-up plans from a registered professional engineer or
architect certifying that the non-residential flood-proofed development will meet the flood-proofing
criteria in paragraph 8.4.3, Standards.
4. A Foundation Plan drawn to scale which shall include details of the proposed foundation system to
ensure all provisions of this ordinance are met. These details include but are not limited to:
a. Proposed method of elevation, if applicable (i.e., fill, solid foundation perimeter wall, solid backfilled
foundation, open foundation on columns/piers); and
b. Should solid foundation perimeter walls be used in Zones AE and Zone X(Future), details of sufficient
openings to facilitate the unimpeded movements of floodwaters in accordance with paragraph 8.4.3,
Standards.
5. Usage details of any enclosed space below the regulatory flood protection elevation;
6. Plans and/or details for the protection of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and
water systems to be located and constructed to minimize flood damage;
7. Copy of all other Local, State and Federal permits required prior to floodplain development permit
issuance (i.e. Wetlands, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Riparian Buffers, Mining, etc.);
8. If floodplain development permit is issued for placement of Recreational Vehicles and/or Temporary
Structures, documentation to ensure the recreational vehicle and temporary structure requirements of
paragraph 8.4.3, Standards are met; and
9. If a watercourse is proposed to be altered and/or relocated, a description of the extent of watercourse
alteration or relocation; an engineering report on the effects of the proposed project on the
flood-carrying capacity of the watercourse and the effects to properties located both upstream and
downstream; and a map (if not shown on plot plan) showing the location of the proposed watercourse
alteration or relocation.
The Durham Unified Development Ordinance is current through legislation effective:
Durham County: September 24, 2018
City of Durham: September 4, 2018
Disclaimer: The Durham City-County Planning Department office has the official version of the Durham Unified
Development Ordinance. Users should contact the Planning Department for amendments subsequent to the
amendment cited here.
Cit�r Website: durhamnc.gov
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The Durham Unified Development Ordinance is current through legislation effective:Durham County: September 24,
2018City of Durham: September 4, 2018