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1 <br /> Proposed 7 t <br /> structure to correct iexisting violations of State or local health, sanitary, or safety code <br /> specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are <br /> the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or, (2) any alteration of a historic <br /> structure, provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as <br /> a historic structure. <br /> "Substantially improved existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means where the <br /> repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of the streets, utilities and pads equals or <br /> exceeds 50 percent of the value of the streets, utilities and pads before the repair, reconstruction, <br /> or improvement commenced. <br /> "Variance" is a grant of relief to a person from the requirements of this ordinance which permits <br /> construction in a manner otherwise prohibited by this ordinance where specific enforcement <br /> would result in unnecessary hardship. <br /> "Violation" means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the <br /> community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the <br /> elevation certificate, ,other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in Articles <br /> 4 and 5 is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided. <br /> ARTICLE 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS <br /> 3.1 LANDS TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE APPLIES <br /> This ordinance shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of <br /> Orange County <br /> 3.2 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD <br /> The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management <br /> Agency in its Flood Insurance Study, dated March 16, 1981, with accompanying maps and <br /> other supporting data, and any revision thereto are adopted by reference and declared to <br /> be a part of this ordinance. <br /> 3.3 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT <br /> A Development Permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this <br /> ordinance prior to the commencement of any development activities. <br /> 3.4 COMPLIANCE <br /> No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted, or structurally altered <br /> without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations <br /> 7 <br />