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have been constructed on or under the site. Building - An enclosed structure that is principally above ground. The term includes moBile homes and gas or liquid storage tanks. Coastal High Hazard Area - Means the area subject to high velocity waters caused by, but not limited to, hurricane wave wash or tsunamis. The area is designated on a FIRM as zones V1 through V30. Construct or Construction - Any on-site activity including land clearing, earth moving, or the erection of structures. Construction Plans or Drawings - The Engineering drawings, specifications, tests, and data necessary to show construction of the improvements. Detention (or to detain) - The collection and temporary storage of stormwater in such a manner as to provide for treatment through physical, chemical, or biological processes with subsequent gradual release of the stormwater to the receiving waters, in which the capacity for the specified treatment volume of stormwater is again provided within 96 hours following a storm event. On-line detention is temporary storage along the axis of the drainage system, whereas "off-line" detention is temporary storage at a location away from the system's direct path. Development Project - Any intentional man -caused change or improvement to land which increases the amount of impervious cover or results in the change in elevation of any portion of the land or changes the existing stormwater system and flood management system. A development project shall include but shall not be limited to all projects which require site plan or subdivision approval under the County Code. Discharge - The outflow of water from a project site, drainage basin or other facility. Drainage System (Artificial) - Any canal, ditch, culvert, dike, storm sewer or other man-made facility which tends to control the surface flow of water. Drainage System (Natural) - Surface streams or marshes -3-