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(1) Be located landward of the reach of the mean high tide; (2) Be elevated on adequately anchored piles or columns to a lowest floor level at or above the applicable one - hundred -year flood level and securely anchored to such piles or columns; and (3) Have no basement and have the space below the lowest floor free of obstructions so that the impact of abnormally high tides or wind -driven water is minimized. Section 8. BUILD3NG PERMIT APPLICATIONS REVIEWED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE. Within those unincorporated areas of Indian River County 4 designated as special flood hazard areas by the flood mans, all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements of residential and nonresidential structures including prefabricated and mobile homes shall be reviewed to assure that the proposed construction shall: (1) Be protected against flood damage; (2) Be designated or modified and anchored to prevent flotation, collaspe or lateral movement of the structure; (3) Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage; and (4) Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage. Section 9. SURVEY TO BE ATTACHED TO BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION. Within those unincorporated areas of Indian River County designated as special flood hazard areas by the flood maps, all building permit applications for the construction or substantial improvement of residential and nonresidential structures including prefabricated and mobile homes shall be accompanied by a survey, signed and sealed by a professional surveyor licensed in the State of Florida, which specifically designates the elevation of the graded or final building pad of the site and of the proposed first floor of construction of such new structure or substantial improvement to existing structures. Such survey shall be attached to the building permit must be approved as meeting the requirements of this Article by the building official of Indian River County prior to the issuance of a building permit. Before a certificate Of occupancy is issued for the structure, the building official of Indian River County shall inspect the premises to assure that the requirements of this Article have been met. Section 10. ARTICLE TO CONTROL CONFLICTING LAWS. The provisions and requirements of this Article shall take precedence over any conflicting laws, ordinances, regulations or codes or parts thereof as they apply to the unincorporated areas of Indian River County. Section 11. AMENDED FLOOD MAPS. This Ordinance shall apply only to the unincorporated areas of Indian River County. The Flood Maps, as incorporated herein, may be amended from time to time to reflect the changes in municipal boundaries and said amendments to the Flood Maps shall not effect the validity or enforceability of this Ordinance. Section 12. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective after adoption as prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall. take effect August lb, 1978,