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FF. "StructurE~" means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires a more or less permanent location on or in the ground. The term includes but is not limited to objects such as mobile homes, buildings, factories, sheds and cabins. GG. "Structure, permanent" means a structure which is built of such materials and in such a way that it would commonly be expected to last and remain useful for a substantial period of time. HH. "Structure, temporary" means a structure which i s built of such materials and in such a way that it would commonly be expected to have a relatively shore useful life, or which is built for a purpose that would commonly be expected to be relatively short term. II. "Substantial improvement" means any repair, recon- struction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the actual cash value of the structure either before the improve- ment has started or, if the structure has been damaged and is beIng restored, before the damage occurred. Substantial improvements is started when the first alteration of any structural part of the building commences. II. "Variance or special exception permit" means a grant of relief from the requirements of this ordinance which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this ordinance. KK. "Watercourse" means a channel, natural depression, slough, artificial channel, gulch, arroyo, stream, creek, pond, reservoir, or lake in which storm runoff and floodwater flows either regularly on infrequently. This includes major drainageways for carrying urban storm runoff. SECTION 3. Section 17. S6. 120 of the Louisville Municipal Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 4. The following section is hereby added to Title 17, Chapter 17.56 of the Louisville Municipal Code: 17.56.120 Official map The location and boundaries of the flood areas established by the chapter are shown upon the Floodplain zoning map of the city, whi.ch is incorporated into this chapter. These areas are established by the Federal Insurance Administration in a report entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study for Louisville, " dated January I, 1973, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map. Said zoning map, together with everything shown thereon and all amendments thereto, shall be as much a part of this chapter as if fully set forth and described herein. Each change in the offical map shall be subject to the amend- ment procedure as required in Section 17.56.220. For the purpose of final determination of the floodplain limits, the flood profile shall control. Copies of the flood profile shall be on file with the city clerk and the city engineer. -S-