§ 32-8-207. DEVELOPMENT IN THE FLOODPLAIN AREA.

(a)

In general. This section applies to all development in the floodplain area notwithstanding any provision in the building code that is to the contrary or less restrictive.

(b)

Permit required.

(1)

The Building Engineer shall require a permit for all development, storage of equipment and materials, or placement of manufactured homes in the floodplain area.

(2)

The permit shall be granted only after necessary permits from the state and federal agencies have been obtained.

(c)

Register of permits.

(1)

The county shall maintain a register of permits issued for any residential or nonresidential building construction or improvement in the floodplain area, including the elevation of the lowest floor or the elevation to which the structure was floodproofed, and the elevation of the related base flood level.

(2)

The following items are to be maintained in this register, as applicable:

(i)

Agreement to supply elevation certificate;

(ii)

Non-conversion agreement;

(iii)

Declaration of land restrictions;

(iv)

Work sheet for substantial improvement;

(v)

Checklist for items below flood elevation;

(vi)

Floodproofing certificate; and

(vii)

Elevation certificate.

(d)

Flood resistant construction.

(1)

Flood resistant construction shall be in accordance with the requirements of the International Code Council's International Building Code currently adopted by the county and as modified in this subsection.

(2)

The lowest floor elevations of all new or substantially improved structures shall be those elevations required by the Building Code of Baltimore County.

(3)

Basements are not permitted in the floodplain area.

(1988 Code, § 26-668) (Bill No. 174, 1991, §§ 1, 2, 12-23-1991; Bill No. 173-93, § 2, 11-17-1993; Bill No. 112-02, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 47-10, § 5, 7-19-2010)

Editor's note:
  The amendments enacted under Bill 47-10 are effective retroactive to July 1, 2010.