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(3) The cost of any structural alterations or additions to any nonconforming structure over the life of the structure shall not exceed 50% of the market value of the structure unless the conditions of this section are satisfied. The cost of all structural alterations and additions constructed since the adoption of the community's initial floodplain controls must be calculated into today's current cost which will include all costs such as conStruction materials and a reasonable cost placed on an manpower or labor. If the current cost of all previous and proposed alterations and additions exceeds 50% of the current market value of the structure, then the structure must meet the standards of this chapter for new structures, depending upon whether the stnicture is in the Floodway or Flood Fringe District, respectively. (B) If any nonconforming use is discontinued for 12 consecutive months, any future use of the building premises shall conform to this chapter. The assessor shall notify the Zoning Administrator in writing of instances of nonconforming uses which have been discontiriued for a period of 12 months. (C) If any nonconforming use or structure is destroyed by any means, including floods, to an extent of 50% or more of its market value at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. The applicable provisions for establishing new uses or new structures contained in this chapter will apply depending upon whether the use or structure is in the Floodway or Flood Fringe District, respectively. (Ord. 33-A, passed 4-12-1989) * 155.59 AMENDMENTS. (A) The floodplain designation on the official zoning map shall not be removed from floodplain areas unless it can be shown that the designation is in error or that the area has been filled to or above the elevation of the regional flood and is contiguous to lands outside the floodplain. Special exceptions to this rule may be permitted by the Commissioner of Natural Resources ifhe or she determines that, through other measures, lands are adequately protected for the intended use. (B) All amendments to this chapter, including amendments to the official zoning map, must be submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources prior to adoption. Changes in the official zoning map must meet the Federal Emergency Management Agency's technical conditions and criteria and must receive prior FEMA approval before adoption. The Commissioner of Natural Resources must be given 10 days' written notice of all hearings to consider an amendment to this chapter and the notice shall include a draft of the ordinance amendment or technical study under consideration. (Ord. 33-A, pas~d 4-12-1989) * 155.99 ~ENALTY. 20