Chapter 15.75
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

Sections:

15.75.010    Floodplain management.

15.75.010 Floodplain management.

The mayor and council have transferred management of the floodplain within its area of jurisdiction to the flood control district of Cochise County. The town has adopted the most current Cochise County floodplain regulations, which are public records of the town and are available in the office of the town clerk.

The town building official is designated as the NFIP floodplain administrator for the town, is responsible for coordinating with the flood control district of Cochise County, and will serve as the town’s point of contact on NFIP issues for county, state and federal officials.

The floodplain administrator shall be responsible for all of the following:

A. Verifying that the community’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program is maintained and remains in good standing through adoption and enforcement of the current regulations;

B. Keeping and maintaining current flood insurance studies and flood insurance rate map(s) applicable to the town;

C. Keeping and maintaining the most current “Cochise County Floodplain Regulations” at the office of the town clerk; and

D. Keeping and maintaining elevation certificates (or acceptable records of lowest floor elevations) for all structures within the special flood hazard areas. (Ord. 16-13 § 4, 2016; Res. 07-13, 2007; Ord. 06-12, 2006; Ord. 06-06, 2006; Ord. 06-02, 2006; Ord. 01-015 § 10, 2001; Ord. 87-03, 1987; prior code § 13-3)