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registered professional engineer or architect as specified in the general provisions of this Ordinance and specifically as stated in Section 916.060 of this Ordinance. 916.050. RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. The boundaries of the Floodplain District shall be determined by scaling distances on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, dated 3 November 1982. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the District as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, as for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions, the City Engineer shall make the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of the district boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present his case and to submit his own technical evidence if he so desires. 916.060. ZONING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. A Zoning Certificate shall be required in the "FP", Floodplain District prior to the erection, addition, or alteration of any building, structure, use or land; and prior to the change, modification, or extension of anon-conforming building, structure or use. A. Application and Fee. A Zoning Certificate shall be applied for from the Zoning Administrator. Said application shall be made in triplicate and shall include the following where applicable: plans in triplicate drawn to scale, showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the lot; existing or proposed structures, fill, or storage of materials; and the location of the foregoing in relation to the stream or lake channel. Any application for a building permit which contains the above information shall be deemed to be an application for a Zoning Certificate. B. Determination. Within ten (10) days after the application for a Zoning Certificate, the City Engineer shall determine whether the change, modification, or alteration conforms to the requirements of all applicable City and State regulations and ordinances. This time limit for determination of acceptability shall be automatically extended should referral to, or permit from, another governmental jurisdiction be required. The applicant shall be advised in writing of the City Engineer's determination and findings and if acceptable, a Zoning Certificate shall be issued. C. Non-Conforming Use. Where a use or structure which does not currently conform with the requirements of this Section is extended or substantially altered, the Certificate of Occupancy shall specifically state the manner in which the non-conforming structure or use differs from the provisions of this Ordinance. D. Certification of Compliance. Zoning Certificates, Conditional Use Permits and Certificates of Occupancy issued on the basis of approved plans and applications authorize only the use, arrangement and construction set forth in such approved plans and applications, and no other use, arrangement, or construction. Any use, arrangement or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed violation of this Ordinance, and punishable as provided in Section 925 of this Ordinance. The applicant shall be Little Canada Zoning Ordinance FP, Floodplain District 916-3