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(b) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief. (c) Variances shall only be issued upon (i) a showing of good and sufficient cause; (ii) a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship; and, (iii) a determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased nuisance, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances. (d) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice specifying the difference between the base flood elevation and the elevation to which the structure is to be built and a written statement that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. Such notification shall be maintained with a record of all variance actions. (e) The local administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions and report any variances to the Federal Emergency Management Agency upon request. ARTICLE 5. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION. SECTION A. GENERAL STANDARDS. In all areas of special flood hazard the following provisions are required: (1) Ail new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure; (2) (3) Ail new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage. Ail new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage; (4) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other service facilities shall be designed 18