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developed in such a way that it will not be available to convey flood flows. The stream channel and adjoining floodplains between these lines will be maintained as open space and will be adequate to convey the hundred -year flood without adversely increasin9 flood heights I such increase under any condition not exceeding one-half foot. F. "Equal degree of encroachment" is established by considering the effect of encroachments on the hydraulic efficiency of the floodplain along a Significant reach of the stream I on both sides. G. "Existing mobile home park" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more mobHe home lots for rent or sale for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lot on which the mobile home is to be affixed (including I at a minimum I the installation of utilities, either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads I and the construction of streets) is completed before the effect:Lve date of this ordinance. H. "Expansion to an existing mobile home park" means the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the mobile homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities I either final site grading or pouring of concrete pads I or the construction of streets) . I. "Flood" means a general and temporary condition of a partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of streams I rivers, or other inland water; or from the unusual and rapid accumula- tion or runoff of surface waters from any source. J. "Flood Insurance Study" means the official report provided by the Federal Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles I the Flood Boundary-Floodway Map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood. K. "Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)" means the official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. L. "Floodplain" means an area adjacent to and/or within a watercourse which is subject to flooding as the result of the occurrence of the hundred-year flood I and which thus is so adverse to past I current I or foreseeable construction or land use as to constitute a Significant hazard to public health and safety or to property. M. "FlOOdplain zoning adjustment" means the procedure undertaken by the zoning board of adjustment in the consideration I granting I or denial of variances or special exception permits. N. "Floodplain zoning maps" are those maps that accur- ately indicate the boundaries of the flood regulatory district I and in some instances the floodway district and the flood storage district . including the Flood Insurance Rate Map. -2-