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(8) When floodproofing is utilized for a particular building, the local administrator shall obtain certifica- tion from a registered professional engineer or architect; (9) Where interpretation is needed as to th exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions) the local administrator shall make the necessary interpre- tation. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in this article; (10) All records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter shall be maintained in the office of the local administrator and shall be open for public inspection. Sec. 12A-10. Permit procedures. Application for a development permit shall be made to the local administrator on forms furnished by him and may include, but not be limited to, the following plans, in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; exist- ing or proposed structures; fill storage of materials; drainage facilities; and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required: (1) Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures; (2) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any non-residential structure has been floodproofed: (3) Where a non-residential structure is intended to be made watertight below the base flood level, (i) a registered professional engineer or architect shall develop and/or review structural' design, specifica- tions, and plans for the construction, and shall certify that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with the accepted standards of practice for meeting the applicable provisions of Section 12A-13(2), and (ii) a record of such certificates which includes the specific elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which such structures are floodproofed shall be maintained with the local administrator. (4) Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. Sec. 12A-11. Variance procedures. (1) The board of building code appeals as established by the City hereinafter referred to as the appeal board, shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this chapter. (2) The appeal board shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, deci- sion, or determination made by the local administrator in the enforcement of administration of this chapter. (3) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the appeal board or any taxpayer may appeal such decision to Circuit Court. (4) Variances may be issued by the appeal board for reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of struc- tures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places, without regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this section. (5) In passing upon applications, the appeal board shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this chapter and: