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been or hereafter may be covered by the regional flood. Subd. 8. Flood -Proofing. "Flood -proofing" means a combination of structural provisions, changes, or adjustments to properties and structures subject to flooding, primarily for the reduction or elimination of flood damages. Subd. 9. Obstruction. "Obstruction" means any dam, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, abutment, projection, excavation, channel modification, culvert, building, wire, fence, stockpile, refuse, fill, structure, or matter in, along, across, or projecting into any channel, watercourse, or regulatory flood plain which may impeded, retard, or change the direction of the flow of water, either in itself or by catching or collecting debris carried by such water. Subd. 10. Regional flood. "Regional flood" means a flood which is representative of large floods known to have occurred generally in Minnesota and reasonably characteristic of what can be expected to occur on an average frequency in the magnitude of the 100 -year recurrence interval. Regional flood is synonymous with the term "base flood" used in the Flood Insurance Study. Subd. 11. Regulatory flood protection elevation. "Regulatory flood protection elevation" is an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the flood plain that result from designation of a floodway. Subd. 12. Variance. A modification of the strict provisions of this Ordinance as applied to a specific piece of property in order to provide relief for a property owner because of undue hardship imposed upon the property by this Ordinance. A variance shall normally be limited to height, density and yard requirements. A modification in the allowable uses within a district shall not be considered a variance. 1103.04 Administration. Subdivision 1. Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall administer and enforce this ordinance. The Zoning Administrator shall review all development proposals to determine whether the proposed use lies within the Flood Plain Overlay District. No development shall be permitted unless it complies with all provisions of this ordinance. If the Zoning Administrator finds a violation of the provisions of this ordinance, he shall notify the person responsible for the violation in accordance with Section 1103.02, Subd.3 of this ordinance. Subd. 2. Permit Requirements. A. Permit Required. A permit issued by the Zoning Administrator in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance shall be secured prior to the erection, 6