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rehabilitation of a historic building that is determined eligible for the exception to the flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Chapter 12 Historic.Buildings, upon a determination that the proposed repair, improvement, or rehabilitation will not preclude the building's continued designation as a historic building and the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve,the historic character and design of the building. If the proposed work precludes the building's continued designation as a historic building, a variance shall not be granted and the building and any repair, improvement, and rehabilitation shall be subject to the requirements of the Florida Building Code. F. Functionally dependent uses. A variance is authorized to be issued for the construction or substantial improvement necessary for the conduct of a functionally dependent use, as defined in this ordinance,provided the variance meets the requirements of 161.7 D,is the minimum necessary considering the flood hazard, and all due consideration has been given to use of methods and materials that minimize flood damage during occurrence of the base flood. G. Considerations for issuance of variances. In reviewing requests for variances, the City Commission shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, all other applicable provisions of the Florida Building Code, this ordinance, and the following: (1) The danger that materials and debris may be swept onto other lands resulting in further injury or damage; (2) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage; (3) The susceptibility of the proposed development, including contents, to flood damage and the effect of such damage on current and future owners; (4) The importance of the services provided by the proposed development to the community; (5) The availability of alternate locations for the proposed development that are subject to lower risk of flooding or erosion; (6) The compatibility of the proposed development with existing and anticipated development; (7) The relationship of the proposed development to the comprehensive plan and floodplain management program for the area; (8) The safety of access to the property in times of flooding for ordinary and emergency vehicles; (9) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and debris and sediment transport of the floodwaters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; and (10) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, streets and bridges. H. Conditions for issuance of variances. Variances shall be issued only upon: (1) Submission by the applicant, of a showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, configuration, or topography of the site limit compliance with any provision of this ordinance or the required elevation standards; FINAL Model FPM Ordinance: Zones A&V(April 3, 2017) 13