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STATE OF FLORIDA T INDIAN RIVER COUNTY '�.. THIS IS t0 THAT THIS IS A TI'F'F A:vD CO2RECT COPY OF THE CRIGINAL ON FILE IN THIS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ORDINANCE 78-22 ifFICE. FREDA RIGHT, CLERK BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFEIINDTAV- D.C. COUNTY, FLORIDA: DATE _ /O -/ ARTICLE IX - FLOOD PROTECTION Sections 4-110-120 (of the Code of Ordinances) Section 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this Article is to provide for adequate minimum standards and procedures for the construction of new residential and nonresidential structures, including prefabricated and mobile homes, and for such structures that are substantially improved so that such structures can be eligible for insurance under the Federal Flood Insurance Program and so that the construction of such structures will be in conformity with recognized con- struction techniques designed to offer flood protection. Section 2. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply in the interpretation, enforcement and intent of this Article. When not inconsistent with the context, words, used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular, and words in the singular number include the plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory and note merely directory. BUILDING PERMIT: The permit as required by The Standard Building Code, as adopted in the Indian River County Code. COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA: The portion of a coastal flood- plain having special flood hazards that is subject to velocity waters, including hurricane wave wash and tidal waves and which is designated as a "V" zone on the applicable flood maps. FLOOD OR FLOODING: A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from (a) the overflow of streams, rivers or other inland waters or (b) abnormally high tidal waters or rising coastal water resulting from severe storms, hurricanes or tidal waves. FLOOD MAPS OR FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAPS: The set of six (6) separate maps of various areas of Indian River County, Florida, which were approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Said set of maps, dated July 3, 1978, consists of the introductory or index, man and five (5) individual maps numbered 120119 0005A through 120119- 0025A, which numbers are indexed to the introductory map. FLOODPROOFING: Those adjustments to properties, structures and building contents which are designed or adapted primarily to reduce flood damages to lands, potable water and sanitary facilities and structures. It shall include structural and nonstructural additions, changes and engineering techniques which seal structures and kegP them free from encroachment of floodwater below the one -hundred -year flood level. Any person who attempts to use floodproofing techniques in order to satisfy the requirements of this Article as to non- residential structures shall provide the Indian River County building official with a certification from a professional engineer who is registered in the state of Florida that said