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. not exceed fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure unless the conditions of this Section are satisfied. The cost of all structural alterations and additions constructed since the adoption of the City's initial flood plain controls must be calculated into today's current costs which will include all costs such as construction materials and a reasonable cost placed on all manpower or labor. If the current cost of all previous and proposed alterations and additions exceed fifty (50) percent of the current market value of the structure. then the structure must meet the standards of this ordinance for new structures. Section 13. Section 1301.13 Subd. 8 is hereby amended to read as follows: Subd.8. The Zoning Administrator shall prepare a list of those nonconforming uses which , have been floodproofed or otherwise adequately protected in conformity with subdivision 1301.12(7) Section 1301.12 Subd. 7 of this Chapter. He shall present such list to the City Council which may issue a certificate to the owner stating that such uses, as a result of these corrective measures, are in conformity with the provision of this Chapter. (Ord. 535, 3-14-94) Section 14. Section 1301.14 Subd. 3 is hereby amended to read as follows: . Subd. 3. Removal of Special Flood Hazard Area Designation: The Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) has established criteria for removing the special flood hazard area designation for certain structures properly elevated on fill above the 100-year flood elevation. FEMA's requirements incorporate specific fill compaction and side slope protection standards for multi-structure or multi-lot developments. These standards should be investigated prior to the initiation of site preparation if a change of special flood hazard area designation will be requested. (Ord. 535, 3-14-94) Section 15. Section 1301.15 Subd. 2 is hereby amended to read as follows: Subd. 2. Public Transportation Facilities: Railroad tracks, roads and bridges to be located within the F.Z.D. shall comply with subdivisions 1301.10(2)c(1) and (2)c(2) Section 1301.10 Subd. 2.c(1) and (2) of this Chapter. Elevation to the regulatory flood protection elevation shall be provided where failure or interruption of these transportation facilities are essential to the orderly functioning of the area. Minor or auxiliary roads or railroads may be constructed at a lower elevation where failure or interruption or transportation services would not endanger the public health or safety. (Ord. 535, 3-14-94) Section 16. Section 1301.16 Subd. 1 is hereby amended to read as follows: . Flood Plain Ord. Page No.8