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2.6 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability: The degree of flood pro- tection intended to be provided by this section is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur on occas ions or the fl ood hei ght may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This ordinance does not imply the areas outside flood plain area boundaries or land uses permitted within such areas will always be totally free from flooding or flood damages. Nor shall this section create a liability on the part of or a cause of action against the city or any officer or employee thlereof for any flood damages that may result from reliance on this ordinance. 2.7 Adoption of Official Maps: The location and boundaries of the Flood Areas established by this ordinance are shown upon the "Flood Plain Zoning ~.1ap of the City of Louisville, which are hereby incorporated into this ordinance and which map was prepared by U. S. Department of Agricul- ture Soil Conservation Service as part of a type 15-Flood Insurance Study of the City of Louisville, entitled, Flood Zone Map, as drawn on December 12, 1972. Said zoning map, together with everything shown thereon and all amendments thereto, shall be as much a part of this ordinance as if fully set forth and described herein. Each change in the official map shall be subject to the amendment procedure as required in Section 7.3, Mapping Dis- putes. For the purpose of final determination of the flood plain limits, the flood profile shall control. A copy of the flood profile shall be on file with the City Clerk and the City Engineer. SECTION 3. NONCONFORMING USES WITHIN FLOOD PLAINS. 3.1 The existing lawful use of a structure or premises which is not in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance may be continued sub- ject to the following conditions: 3.11 No such use shall be expanded or enlarged except in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance. 3.12 Substantial improvement, as herein defined, to any nonconform- ing structure or use must result in the permanent change of the structure or use to a conforming use. -5-