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December 16, 2015 and all prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These materials are on file in the(Office of the City Administrator?I • 270030365E • 270030366E • 270030370E 2.4 Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation: The regulatory flood protection elevation (RFPE)is defined as follows: 2.41 Within a residential zoning district,an elevation no lower than two feet above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the floodplain that result from designation of a floodway. 2.42 Within all other zoning districts,an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the floodplain that result from designation of a floodway. 2.5 Interpretation: The boundaries of the zoning districts are determined by scaling distances on the Flood Insurance Rate Map. 2.51 Where a conflict exists between the floodplain limits illustrated on the official zoning map and actual field conditions,the flood elevations shall be the governing factor.The Zoning Administrator must interpret the boundary location based on the ground elevations that existed on the site on the date of the first National Flood Insurance Program map showing the area within the regulatory floodplain,and other available technical data. 2.52 Persons contesting the location of the district boundaries will be given a reasonable opportunity to present their case to the Board of Adjustment and to submit technical evidence. 2.6 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions: It is not intended by this ordinance to repeal,abrogate,or impair any existing easements,covenants,or other private agreements. However,where this ordinance imposes greater restrictions,the provisions of this ordinance prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. 2.7 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability: This ordinance does not imply that areas outside the floodplain districts or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This ordinance does not create liability on the part of the City of Centerville or its officers or employees for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder. 2.8 Severability: If any section,clause, provision,or portion of this ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of law,the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected and shall remain in full force. 2.9 Definitions: Unless specifically defined below,words or phrases used in this ordinance must be interpreted according to common usage and so as to give this ordinance its most reasonable application. 2.911 Accessory Use or Structure—a use or structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to,the principal use or structure. 2.912 Base Flood Elevation—The elevation of the"regional flood."The term "base flood elevation" is used in the flood insurance survey. August 2015 2