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shall be undertaken only in strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with all other applicable codes and ~rdinances, including the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the City of Portsmouth Subdivision Ordinance. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the City shall review the application for the building permit to determine if all necessary government permits required by state and federal laws have been obtained. (b) Site Plans and Permit Applications - Ail applications for development in the floodplain district and all building permits issued for activity in the floodplain district shall include the following information: (1) For structures to be elevated, the elevation of the lowest floor or of the basement, whichever is lower. (2) For non-residential structures to be floodproofed, the elevation to which structure will be floodproofed. the (3) The elevation of the one hundred-year flood. (4) Topographic information showing existing and proposed ground elevations. (c) Manufactured Homes - Manufactured homes that are placed or substantially improved on sites shall be elevated on a permanent foundation so that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated to or above the base flood elevation and shall be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse and lateral movement. (d) Recreational Vehicles on sites shall either: Recreational vehicles placed (i) Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days and be fully licensed ready for highway use; or and (ii) Meet the permit requirements for placement and the elevation and anchoring requirements for manufactured homes. For the purposes of this section, a recreational vehicle shall be deemed ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions.