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5��1-12 the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or B. Any alteration of a"historic structure," provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a"historic structure." V ZONE — see "Coastal High Hazard Area" definition. VARIANCE means a grant of relief from the requirements of thi� Chapter which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by �his Chapter. - VIOLATION means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with this Chapter. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in this Chapter is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided. WATER SURFACE ELEVATION means the height in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 (or other datum, where specified) of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplain of coastal or riverine areas. WATERCOURSE means the lake, river, creek, stream, wash, arroyo, channel or other topographic feature on or over which waters flow at least periodically. Watercourse includes specifically designated areas in which substantial flood damage may occur. ARTICLE III. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 41.3.1. LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES: This Chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the City of Redwood City. Sec. 41.3.2. BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD: The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) dated November 17, 1981, and accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps (FBFMs) dated May 17, 1982, and all subsequent amendments and/or revisions, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Chapter. This FIS and attendant mapping is the minimum area of applicability of this Chapter and may be supplemented by studies for other areas which allow implementation of this Chapter and which are recommended to the Floodplain Administrator. The study, FIRMs and FBFMs are on file in the office of the City Engineer, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California. Sec. 41.3.3. COMPLIANCE: No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the term of this Chapter and other applicable regulations. Violation of the requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Nothing herein shall prevent the City Atty/Ord/Ord.223 102704 10