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r Existing cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict with other laws or ordinances. (3) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice specifying the difference between the base flood elevation and the elevation to which the structure is built and stating that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. ARTICLE 6. ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS This ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any greater restrictions imposed by existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. Wherever the provisions of any other law, ordinance or regulation impose higher standards than are required by the provisions of this ordinance, the provisions of such law, ordinance or regulation shall govern. ARTICLE 7. COMPLIANCE No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted, or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations. ARTICLE 8. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES (a) Any violation of this ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor. (b) Failure to remove any artificial obstruction or enlargement or replacement thereof that violates this ordinance shall constitute a separate violation of this ordinance for each 10 days that such failure continues after written notice from the Zoning Officer of the violation. (c) In addition to any other remedy available to Orange County by law, Orange County is hereby empowered to institute any appropriate action or proceeding to restrain or prevent any violation of this ordinance, or to require any person, firm or corporation which has committed any violation of this ordinance to remove a violating obstruction or restore the conditions existing before the placement of the obstruction. ARTICLE 9. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 143-215.60, no action for damages sustained because of injury caused by obstruction for which a permit has been granted under this ordinance shall be brought against the State of North Carolina or Orange County or their employees or agents.