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Page 7 shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation data available from a Federa~ State or other source, in order to administer Sections 5-59(1), Specific Standards, Residential Construction, and 5-59 (2), Specific Standar.&, Non- residential Construction. (3) Information to Be Obtained and Maintained I (a) Obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest habitable floor (including base- ment) of all new or substantially im- proved structures, and whether or not the structure contains~ a basement. (b) For all new substantially improved flood- proofed structures: (i) verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea' level); and (ii) maintain the floodproofing certifications required in Section 5-54(3). (c) Maintain iior public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this ordinance. (4) Alteration of Watercourses (a) Notify adjacent communities and the (Texas DepartrrEnt of w~ter Resources) prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration. I (b) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished. (5) Interpretation of FIRM Boundaries Make interpretations where needed, as to the ex- act 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). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 5-57. Section 5-57. Variance Procedure. (I) Appeal Board I (a) The Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals as established by The City of San Marcos shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this ordinance. (b) The Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is an error in any require- ment, decision, or determination made by the City Planner in the enforcement or administra- tion of this ordinance. (c) In passing upon such applications, the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this ordinance, and: