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basis of approved plans, and applications authorize only the use, arrangement and construction set forth in the approved plans and applications, and no other use, arrangement or construction. Any use, arrangement or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided by ~ 155.99. (Old. 33-A, p~sed 4-12-1989) Penalty, ~ee ~ 155.99 * 155.54 CERTIFICATION. The applicant shall be required to submit certification by a registered professional engineer, registered architect or registered land surveyor that the finished fill and building elevations were accomplished in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Flood- proofing measures shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or registered architect. (Old. 33-A, passedA-12-1989) Penalty, see ~ 155.99 * 155.55 RECORD OF FIRST FLOOR ELEVATION. The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a record of the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new structures and alterations or additions to existing structures in the floodplain. The Zoning Administrator shall also maintain a record of the elevation to which structures and alterations or additions to structures are flood-proofed. (Ord. 33-A, passed 4-12-1989) * 155.56 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (A) The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall act as the Board of Adjustment. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall investigate the matter, make findings of fact and recommdation to the City Council who shall render a final decision.. (B) Administrative review. The Board of Adjustment shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement or administration of this chapter. (C) Variances. The Board of Adjustment may authorize upon appeal in specific cases such relief or variance from the terms of this chapter as will not be contrary to the public interest and only for those circumstances such as hardship, practical difficulties or circumstances unique to the property under consideration, as provided for in the respective enabling legislation for planning and zoning for cities or counties as appropriate. In the granting of the variance, the Board of Adjustment shall clearly identify in writing the specific conditions that existed consistent with the criteria specified in the respective enabling legislation which justified the granting of the variance. No variance shall have the effect of allowing in any district uses prohibited in that district, permit a lower degree of flood protection than the regulatory flood protection elevation,for the particular area or permit standards lower ~ those required by state , law. 16