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ORDINANCE 2012-036 Encroachment, floodplain The placement of fill excavation buildings, permanent structures or other development into a flood hazard area which may impede or alter the flow capacity of riverine flood hazard areas. Existing building and existing structure For purposes of County Code Chapter 930 relating to flood protection means any buildings and structures for which the "start of construction" commenced before July 3 1978. [Also defined in FBC, Bl Existing eonstirmetion. for- paTeses ef County Code Chapter- 930 relating to fleed pr-eteefiefi-, Existing manufactured home park or subdivision. For purposes of County Code Chapter 930 relating to flood protection, means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the m&iufaetwed homes are to be affixed (ineluding at a minimum the installe6en of utilities, eenstmetion of streets, and either- final site gr-ading or- the petifing of eoi+er-ete pads) was . construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum the installation of utilities, the construction of streets and either final siterg_ading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before July 3, 1978. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The federal agency that, in addition to cgUi g out other functions administers the National Flood Insurance Program. Flood (flooding). A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from: [Also defined in FBC, Bl 1. The overflow of inland or tidal waters. 2. The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. Flood damage -resistant materials Any construction material capable of withstanding direct and prolonged contact with floodwaters without sustaining any damage that requires more than cosmetic repair. [Also defined in FBC, Bl Flood hazard area The greater of the following two areas: [Also defined in FBC, Bl 1. The area within a floodplain subject to a 1-yercent or greater chance of flooding in any mar. 2. The area designated as a flood hazard area on the community's flood hazard map, or otherwise legally designated. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) The official map of the community on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both special flood hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. [Also defined in FBC, B Flood Insurance Study (FIS) The official report provided by the Federal Emergency Underline: Additions to Ordinance Stfike-tl"ugh-. Deleted Text from Existing Ordinance 4 C:\Documents and Settings\tlister\Desktop\Revised IRC Flood Protect Ord final 10-26-12.rtf