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7. 8. 8A. I 9. 10. I 1()3-a -2- FLOODWAY - The mlnlmum areas of a riverine flood plain reasonably required for passage of flood waters. FLOODWAY ENCROACHMENT LINES - ~he lines marking the limi ts of fl oodways on the offi cial Flood Hazard Boundary Map. MAJOR REPAIR - The reconstruction or renewal of any structural part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance. RIVERINE - Structures located beside a river, stream, or water course. START OF CONSTRUCTION - The placement of permanent construction, such as pouring~f footings or any work beyond the stage of excavation. Permanent con- struction does not include land preparation; land clearing, grading, or fi lling. 11. SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT - Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a property, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the fair market value of the property either (a) before the improvement is started or (b) if the property has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. Substantial improvement i ss tart ed when the firs tal tera tion. of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building COmmences. 12. WATER SURFACE ELEVATION DATA -The elevation in rela- tion to mesne sea level expected to be reached by floods at various magnitures and frequencies at pertinent points along a stream. 13. RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE - A structure which i.s built, constructed, designed, or modified for occupancy by an individual, family, or group of individuals, containing the fac.ilities for food preparation, dining, sleeping, and sanitary provisions to allow day by day living. SECTION 3: Flood Hazard Area Identification Maps, Official Number 4 - R -30313; officially issued the 1st day ~f June, 1971, mesne sea level (msl) water-surface elevations of a flood with one percent chance of occurring during any year, either shown on flood hazard area maps, or as other wise provided, and floodway data to establish limits of encroachment of floodflow restricting development, as provided by the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) shall be controlling in administration of I this ordinance. Both maps and data, by reference, are mad. a part of thi s ordinance. Revi slons of maps and data, is sued officially by FIA, shall automatically replace prior issuances. They shall become official on their effective dates, but shall not be applied retroactively in administering this ordinance. SECTION 4: A 11 offi ci a 1 maps with cont 1"0 11 ing e leva tion and :f1~odway data, after issuance, are available for public inspection at the City Hall of the City of San Marcos,200 Guadalupe Street, San Marcos, Texas. L