17 262 Chapter Floodplain Protection NATURAL RESOURCES Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective July 1, 2024 to mean-sea-level or the highest adjacent grade, where applicable to which the new and substantially improved buildings have been floodproofed, in accordance with Paragraph 17.6.3.B, Permit Procedures; 8. When floodproofing is utilized for a nonresidential structure, obtain certification of design criteria from a Tennessee registered professional engineer or architect, in accordance with Paragraph 17.6.3.B, Permit Procedures; 9. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the areas of special flood hazard (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions), make the necessary interpretation. Any person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in this Ordinance; 10. When base flood elevation data and floodway data have not been provided by FEMA, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a Federal, State, or other sources, including data developed as a result of these regulations, as criteria for requiring that new construction, substantial improvements, or other development in Zone A, on the City FIRM meet the requirements of this Section; and 11. Maintain all records pertaining to the provisions of this Section in the office of the floodplain administrator, which records shall be open for public inspection. Permits issued under the provisions of this Section shall be maintained in a separate file or marked for expedited retrieval within combined files. 12. A final Finished Construction Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 086-0-33) is required after construction is completed and prior to issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Use and Occupancy, or if there is no Temporary Certificate of Use and Occupancy, then prior to issuance of the first Final Certificate of Use and Occupancy. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to submit to the Floodplain Administrator a certification of final as-built construction of the elevation of the reference level and all attendant utilities. The Floodplain Administrator shall review the certificate data submitted. Deficiencies detected by such review shall be corrected by the permit holder immediately and prior to issuance of either a Temporary or Final Certificate of Use and Occupancy. In some instances, another certification may be required to certify corrected asbuilt construction. Failure to submit the certification or failure to make required corrections shall be cause to withhold the issuance of either a Temporary or Final Certificate of Use and Occupancy. The Finished Construction Elevation Certificate certifier shall provide at least two photographs showing the front and rear of the building taken within 90 days from the date of certification. The photographs must be taken with views confirming the building description and diagram number provided in Section A. To the extent possible, these photographs should show the entire
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