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licensed professional surveyor or digital topography accepted by the community indicates that ground elevations: (1) Are below the closest applicable base flood elevation, even in areas not delineated as a special flood hazard area on a FIRM,the area shall be considered as flood hazard area and subject to the requirements of this ordinance and, as applicable, the requirements of the Florida Building Code. (2) Are above the closest applicable base flood elevation,the area shall be regulated as special flood hazard area unless the applicant obtains a Letter of Map Change that removes the area from the special flood hazard area. E. Other laws. The provisions of this ordinance shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. F. Abrogation and greater restrictions. This ordinance supersedes any ordinance in effect for management of development in flood hazard areas. However, it is not intended to repeal or abrogate any existing ordinances including but not limited to land development regulations,zoning ordinances, stormwater management regulations, or the Florida Building Code. In the event of a conflict between this ordinance and any other ordinance, the more restrictive shall govern. This ordinance shall not impair any deed restriction, covenant or easement, but any land that is subject to such interests shall also be governed by this ordinance. G. Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this ordinance, all provisions shall be: (1) Considered as minimum requirements; (2) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and (3) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. 161.3 Duties and Powers of the Floodplain Administrator A. Designation. The Building Official is designated as the Floodplain Administrator. The Floodplain Administrator may delegate performance of certain duties to other employees. B. General. The Floodplain Administrator is authorized and directed to.administer and enforce the provisions of this ordinance. The Floodplain Administrator shall have the authority to render interpretations of this ordinance consistent with the intent and purpose of this ordinance and may establish policies and procedures in order to clarify the. application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided in this ordinance without the granting of a variance pursuant to 161.7 of this ordinance. C.Applications and permits. The Floodplain Administrator, in coordination with other pertinent offices of the community, shall: (1) Review applications and plans to determine whether proposed new development will be located in flood hazard areas; FINAL Model FPM Ordinance: Zones A&V(April 3, 2017) 4