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SPECIFIC STANDARDS, Nonresidential Construction; and 1361.05( ), FLOODWAYS. (f) Information to be Obtained and Maintained. Where base flood elevation data are utilized within areas of special flood hazard on a community's Flood Hazard Boundary Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map, regardless of the source of such data, the following provisions apply: (1) Obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor, including basement, of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not such structures contain a basement. (2) For all new or substantially improved floodproofed structures: (i) verify and record rthe actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure was flood- proofed; and, (ii) maintain the floodproofing certifications required in Section 4.1(3). (3) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this ordinance. (g) Alteration of Watercourses. (1) Notify adjacent communities and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agencp. (2) Require that necessary maintenance will be provided for by the applicant for the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity will not be diminished. (h) Interpretation of Flood Boundaries. Make interpretations, where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). Where a map boundary and elevations disagree, the elevations delineated in the flood elevation profile shall prevail. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 4.5.