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220g (iii) in the instance of elevation on pilings: (1) lots are large enough to permit steps, (2) piling foundations are placed in stable soil no more than ten feet apart, and (3) reinforcement if provided for pilings more than six feet above the ground level. Section 5-56. STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS Section 5-57. a. All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the pro- visions of this Article. b. All proposals for the development of subdivisions shall meet I Development Permit requirements and the other provisions of this Article. c. Base flood elevation data shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed development which is greater than the lesser of 50 lots or 5 acres, if not otherwise provided pursuant to provisions of this Article. d. All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage pro- vided to reduce exposure to flood hazards. e. All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage. VARIANCE PROCEDURES a. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals as established by the City of San Marcos shall hear and render judgement on requests for variances from the requirements of this Article. b. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall hear and render judgement on an appeal only when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by I the Administrator in the enforcement or administration of this Article. c. Any person or persons aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals may appeal such decision in the courts of competent jurisdiction. d. The Administrator shall maintain a record of all actions in- volving an appeal and shall report variances to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request. e. Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places, without regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this section. f. Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing the relevant factors in Section 5-53(b) of this Article have been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond the one-half acre, the technical justification requiredl for issuing the variance increases. Upon consideration of the factors noted above and the intent of this Article, the Board of Adjustments and may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purpose and objectives of this Article. g. h. Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood dis- charge would result. i. Prerequisites for granting variances: 1. Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the