3 (c) Ordinance Amendment Regarding Restrictive Floodplain Management Ordinance

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5.47 The Zoning Administrator must maintain a record of all variance actions,including justification for their issuance, and must report such variances in an annual or biennial report to the Administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program,when requested by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 5.5 Notifications for Watercourse Alterations: Before authorizing any alteration or relocation of a river or stream,the Zoning Administrator must notify adjacent communities. If the applicant has applied for a permit to work in public waters pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 1o3G.245,this will suffice as adequate notice. A copy of the notification must also be submitted to the Chicago Regional Office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). 5.6 Notification to FEMA When Physical Changes Increase or Decrease Base Flood Elevations: As soon as is practicable,but not later than six months after the date such supporting information becomes available,the Zoning Administrator must notify the Chicago Regional Office of FEMA of the changes by submitting a copy of the relevant technical or scientific data 6.o Nonconformities 6.1 Continuance of Nonconformities: A use, structure, or occupancy of land which was lawful before the passage or amendment of this ordinance but which is not in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance may be continued subject to the following conditions. Historic structures, as defined in Section 2.733 (b) of this ordinance, are subject to the provisions of Sections 6.11— 6.14 of this ordinance. 6.n A nonconforming use, structure, or occupancy must not be expanded, changed, enlarged, or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity. There shall be no expansion to the outside dimensions of any portion of a nonconforming structure located within the Floodplain District. 6.12 The cost of all structural alterations or additions to any nonconforming structure over the life of the structure may not exceed 50% of the market value of the structure unless the conditions of this Section are satisfied. The cost of all structural alterations and additions must include all costs such as 10