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Ordinance Language Commentary other requirements in this ordinance. In case of a conflict,the more not,then delete this statement and other restrictive standards will apply. overlay references. 2.3 Incorporation of Maps by Reference: The following maps together with all Mandatory language. Each community must attached material are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part adopt the Flood Insurance Study and specific of the Official Zoning Map and this ordinance. The attached material includes map panels that encompass its boundaries. the Flood Insurance Study for County,Minnesota,and Under Minnesota Rules 6120.5700, these Incorporated Areas,dated and the Flood Insurance Rate Map materials are considered attachments to the panels enumerated below,dated .all prepared by the Zoning Map. Federal Emergency Management Agency. These materials are on file in the (list location where mays will be filed—i.e., City Clerk's office). Listing of mans will vary by jurisdiction and may tvye. (list all map panels here) • For communities with older maps,such as Flood Hazard Boundary Maps,in addition to Flood Insurance Rate Maps, these maps should also be listed in Section 2.3. • For counties,the map index may be used in lieu of listing all the map panels individually. • Cities may need to adopt other map panels to encompass areas that may be annexed in the future. Counties and townships may need to adopt city map panels to encompass areas that may be detached from cities.See Section 2.10. 2.4 Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation: The regulatory flood protection Optional-Reiterates information in the elevation(RFPE)is an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of (mandatory)definition of this term in Section the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by 2.9. The RFPE can be increased beyond one encroachments on the floodplain that result from designation of a floodway. foot to provide enhanced flood protection. In A-0 zones,add more detailed language: "Within the AO Zone,the RFPE is an elevation no lower than[the number shown on the FIRM]above the highest adjacent grade of an existing structure or proposed structure or a proposed structural addition." 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(Planning Commission/Board ofAdiustment)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 July 2015 2