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6.43 Based upon technical. evaluation of the designated engineer or expert, the c-,.,,,x, "-Pe,AL shall determine the spec- ific flood hazard at the site and evaluate the suitability of the proposed use in relation to the flood hazard. 6.5 Factors Upon Which the Decision of the C+-`y 60U'Ict Shal.1 Be Based, In passing upon Conditional Use Applications, the C%TY Coo-C-(t shall consider all relevant factors spec- ified in other sections of this Ordinance, and The danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused by encroachments. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands or down- stream to the injury of others. The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these systems to prevent disease, contaminations, and unsanit- ary conditions. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community. The requirements of the facility for a waterfront location. The availability of alternative locations not subject to flood- ing for the proposed use. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing development and development anticipated in the foreseeable future. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and flood plain management program for the area. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the flood waters expected at the. site. Such Ether factors which are relevant to the purposes of this Ordinance. c:�ty Cc��c�t 6.6 Variances. The ' A , - Tray authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the t6rms of this Ordinance as will not be con- trary to the public interest, where,owing to special conditions, literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship so that the spirit of the Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. No Variance shall have the effect of allowing in any district uses prohibited. in that district, permit a lower degree of flood protection than the Regulatory Flood