What are the penalties if I don't secure all my permits?

The penalties for not securing all permits are as follows:

  • The County may require the removal of the improvements constructed without permits
  • You may be fined up to $500 per day of offense (each day constitutes a separate offense)
  • You would not be able to occupy or use your building or development until you receive all required permits

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1. What is a floodplain?
2. What is a floodway and who designates it?
3. How do I find out if my property is in a floodplain?
4. What are the penalties if I don't secure all my permits?
5. How are premiums calculated?
6. What constitutes as substantial improvement or substantial damage?
7. How are flood hazard areas and flood levels determined?
8. What are flood hazard zones and what do they mean?
9. If a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) is believed to be incorrect, what can be done to change it?
10. What is Letter Of Map Amendment (LOMA)?
11. What comprises technical or scientific data?
12. What is a Letter Of Map Revision (LOMR)?