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• SECTION 10.55 • 1. A typical valley cross-section showing the channel of the stream the flood plain adjoining each .side of the. channel, cross-sectional area to be occupied by the proposed development, and, high- water information, 2: .A. plan' showing elevations or contours of the ground; pertinent structure, fill or storage elevations; size, location' and spatial arrangement of all proposed and existing structures on the site; location and elevations of streets, water supply, sanitary facilities, and- soil types and other pertinent information; 3. A profile showing the slope of the bottom of the channel or' flow line of the stream, and • 4. The' specifications for building construction and materials, flood proofing, filling, dredging, grading, channel improvement, storage of materials, water supply, and sanitary facilities. (3) Factors upon which the decision of the Board shall be based: The determination of the Board of -Adjustment on each special exception permit shall be based on the effects of the proposed project- with respect- to the objectives and purpose and intent of this Section. (4) The Board shall act on an application in the manner 'above described within 60 days from receiving the application, except that where additional information--is required by the Board pursuant to Section 10.35 (c) (2) c. of this Section, the Board shall render a written decision within 60 days from the receipt of such information'. A copy of any such decision shall be mailed to the main and appro= priate regional office of the Division of Environmental Protection. (5) Conditions Attached to Special Exception Permits: Upon consideration of the : .factors listed above and the purposes of this Section, the Board of Adjustment may attach. such conditions, in addition to those required by specific permits, as it deems necessary in furthering the purposes of this Section. Such condi- tions may include specifications for, without limitations because of specific enumeration; modification ..of sewage disposal and water supply facilities modi-_ fication Of other waste disposal methods,and facilities, .landscaping, periods of operat.ion, .operational controls, sureties, deed restrictions, and adequate flood. proofing. • (a) Special exceptions requiring flood proofing measures such as. the following shall be designed consistent with the flood protection elevation for the parti- cular.area as described in the Special Provisions, Section 10.33 (a). and flood velocities, forces and other factors associated with the flood protection elevation. , The Board of Adjustment may require that the applicant submit a plan or document certified by a registered professional engineer that the follow- ing flood proofing :measures Are 'consistent with the flood protection elevation for. the particular area: Anchorage to resist flotation and lateral movement; Installatien`of watertight doors; bulkhead's and shutters; Reinforcement of. walls. to resist water pressures; Use of paints, membranes or mortars to reduce seepage of water through- walls; Addition of mass or weight to structures to. resist flotation, Installation of pumps to lower water levels in structures; Con- struction of water.supply and waste treatment systems to prevent. the entrance 'of' flood waters; Pumping facilities Tor subsurface, drainage systems for buildings to relieve external foundation wall and basement floor pressures; Construction "to resist rupture or collapse caused by water pressure or floating debris; Cutoff valves .on sewer lines or the elimination 'of gravity flow, basement drains. 41 - • •