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8. The relationship of the proposed use to the compre- hensive plan and flood plain management program far that area; 9. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles; 10. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; and, lI. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, elec- trical, and water systems, and streets and bridges. ~c} A determination that the variance is the minimum neces- sary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief; ~d} A determination that good and sufficient cause exists for the variance; fie} Failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant; ~f} Granting the variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances. fig} That variances are interpreted in the National Flood In- surance Program based an the general zoning law principle that they pertain to a physical piece of property; they are not personal in nature and do not pertain to the structure, its inhabitants, eco- nomic or financial circumstances. They primarily address small Tats in densly populated residential neighborhoods. As such, variances from the flood elevations should be quite rare. ~h} That variances may be issued for nonresidential buildings in very limited circumstances to allow a lesser degree of flood- proofing, where it can be determined that such action will have low damage potential, complies with all other variance criteria, and otherwise complies with section 9.607. ~2}, An,applicant may appeal the building official's denial of a variance appl~cat~on, ar from conditions imposed if the application is condi- t~ana1ly approved, ~n the manner set forth in section 9.74 of this cede. 9.607 S ecial Flood Hazard Areas - Standards. ~I} General Standards. In all areas of special flood hazards, the following standards are required: ~a} Ancharin 1. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, ar lateral movement of the structure; 2. All manufactured homes shall likewise be anchored to prevent fl otati On, collapse or 1 ateral movement, and shat 1 be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood dam- age. Anchoring methods may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties tv ground anchors preference FEMA's "Manufactured Hame Installation in Flood Hazard Areas" guidebook for additional techniques}. Ordinance - 5