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(a) the anchoring and the elevation standards of Article 5, Section B(3); and (b) the no encroachment standard of Article 5, Section F(l). SECTION G. STANDARDS FOR AREAS OF SHALLOW FLOODING (ZONE AOI. Located within the Special Flood Hazard Areas established in Article 3, Section B, are areas designated as shallow flooding areas. These areas have special flood hazards associated with base flood depths of one (1) to three (3) feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist and where the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate. [n addition to Article 5, Sections A and B, all new construction and substantial improvements shall meet the following requirements: (1) The reference level shall be'elevated at least as high as the depth number specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), in feet, plus a freeboard of _O feet, above the highest adjacent grade; or at least _ (~ feet above the highest adjacent grade if no depth number is specified. A minimum of four (4) feet Is recommended where a depth is not provided. (2) Non-residential structures may, in lieu of elevation, be floodproofed to the same level as required in Article 5, Section G(I) so that the structure, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, below that level shall be watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. Certification is required in accordance with Article 4, Section B(3) and Article 5, Section B(2). (3) Adequate drainage paths shall be provided around. structures on slopes, to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures. ARTICLE 6. LEGAL STATUS PROVISIONS. SECTION A. This ordinance in part comes forward by re-enactment of some of the provisions of the flood damage prevention ordinance enacted (adoption date of the community's initial flood damage prevention ordinance) as amended, and it is not the intention to repeal but rather to re-enact and continue to enforce without interruption of such existing provisions, so that all rights and liabilities that have accrued thereunder are reserved and may be enforced. The enactment of this ordinance shall not affect any action, suit or proceeding instituted or pending. All provisions of the flood damage prevention ordinance of (community) enacted on (adoption date of the community's initial flood damage prevention ordinance), as amended, which are not reenacted herein are repealed. The date of the initial flood damage prevention ordinance for each municipal jurisdiction within County is as follows: List each municipality within fire County with its Initial ordinance date. SECTION B. EFFECT UPQN OUTSTANDING FLOODPLA[N DEVELOPMENT PERMITS. Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction, size, or designated use of any development or any part thereof for which a floodplain development permit has been granted by the floodplain administrator or his or her authorized agents before the time Of passage of this ordinance; provided, however, that when construction is not begun under such outstanding permit within alperiod of six (6) months subsequent to the date of issuance of the outstanding permit, construction or use shall be in conFonnity with [he provisions of [his ordinance. SECTION C. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective rt~pon ncloprion orpecific date). SECT[OND. ADOPTfONCERTIF[CATION. I hereby certity~ that [his is a true and correct copy oft[he flood damage prevention ordinance as adopted by the July 3.'_00' ~`"' 30