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VARIANCE - a grant of relief by a community from the terms of a flood plain management regulation. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 59] VIOLATION - the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community's flood plain management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in §60.3(b) (5), (c) (4), (c) (10), (d) (3), (e) (2), (e) (4), or (e) (5) is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided. [US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 59] ZONE A - an area of special flood hazard without water surface elevations determined ZONE AE - area of special flood hazard with water surface elevations determined ZONE AH - means areas of special flood hazards having shallow water depths and/or unpredictable flow paths between (1) and (3) feet, and with water surface elevations determined ZONE AO - means area of special flood hazards having shallow water depths and/or unpredictable flow paths between (1) and (3) ft. (Velocity floev may be evident; such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.) ZONES X - means areas of minimal or moderate flood hazards or areas of future -conditions flood hazard. (Zone X replaces Zones Band Con new and revised maps.) ZONE V - means area of special flood hazards without water surface elevations determined, and with velocity, that is inundated by tidal floods (coastal high hazard area) ZONE VE - (for new and revised maps) means area of special flood hazards, with water surface elevations determined and with velocity, that is inundated by tidal floods (coastal high hazard area) Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation: This Zoning Bylaw amendment would add the definitions that pertain to development in the floodplain as required to remain in the National Flood Insurance Program. This article requires a 2/3 vote. The Board of Selectmen recommended approval of Article 11 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance Committee recommended approval of Article 11 by a vote of 7-0 The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of Article 11. Motion made by Select Board Member Cotton: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 11 as printed in the warrant. Motion passes unanimously at 7:17 p.m. 16