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Iii _ M�I ':: <br /> 041. 4 <br /> n <br /> ! 5, Use of A.va 4 ble Flood Data. The final rule :seises the <br /> I'" re ui�c9 ht 560.3(b)(4) that communities obtains review, and <br /> reasonably utilize base flood data available from- any source to <br /> regulate construction in Zone A. If your community has flood <br /> Y Y <br /> hazard areas which are designated as Zone'A or Could annex such <br /> areas., you must revise your ordinance to includes the following <br /> • or its equivalent: <br /> The (local administrator) shallobtair review <br /> and reasonably utilize any base flood .elevation <br /> and floodway data available from ;d Federal, <br /> State, or other source, as criteria for <br /> requiring that new construction, substantial <br /> improvements; or other development in 2one.'A <br /> • re.f.erence provisions of your. ordinance which <br /> meet 560.3(c) (2) , (3) , (5) and (6): and ((UM] . <br /> Note that available base flood data include data submitted with <br /> subdivision proposals and other proposed developments greater than <br /> 50 lots or 5 acres, whichever is less, including manufactured home <br /> parks and subdivisions [see S60.3(b) (3)1 . <br /> 6. Elevat,ion Certification. Current NFIP criteria require that <br /> ccamuunities obtain and maintain on file the elevation of the <br /> lowest floor (including basement) of new and subs tantial iy <br /> improved structures in all special flood hazard areas. The <br /> final rule removes this requirement in Zone A except in those <br /> instance9 where base flood elevation data from other sources are <br /> utilized [e.g. , as provided for. in 56Q.3(b)(4) cf NFIP criter- <br /> iaJ . You may modify your ordinance accordingly,. Please be <br /> aware that substantially, lower flood insurance rates are <br /> available . for individuals that construct to these other available <br /> base... flood elevations and submit elevation certficates as part <br /> of their flood insurance applications. You must continue to <br /> obtain lowest floor elevations in all special flood hazard <br /> areas other than Zone A. <br /> 7. ;Functionally Dependent Uses -- The final rule adds a special <br /> pro,''ision regarding the issuance of variances for functionally <br /> dependent uses. You are not required to make this change and <br /> • <br /> should do so only if your community has navigable waterways <br /> and has encountered difficulties in applying NFTP criteria to <br /> these uses. To make this change, add the defin5•tion of 'func- <br /> tionally dependent use in the final rule to the definiti:, s <br /> sections of your ordinance. Also add the variance provision at <br /> S60.6(a) (7) of the final rule to the variance provisions in your <br /> ordinance. <br /> • , <br />