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b. Increase threats to public safety; c. Create extraordinary public expense; d. Create a nuisance, cause fraud on, or victimize the public as identified in subsection B of this section; or e. Conflict with existing local laws or ordinances over which the board has no jurisdiction. 5. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given proper notice that the structure shall be permitted to be built with the lowest floor below the base flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. 6. The director shall maintain a record of all actions involving a variance and shall report variances to FEMA upon request. 7. Variances may be issued by the board of adjustment for new construction and substantial improvements and for other development necessary for the conduct of a functionally dependent use provided that: a. The criteria outlined in items 1-7 of this subsection are met, and b. The structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood damages during the base flood and create no additional threats to public safety. Sec. 17.56.250. - Floodproofing. A. Nonresidential. Pursuant to subsection 17.56.160.F.2, the floodproofing of a nonresidential structure or use may be permitted as an alternative to elevating to the required base flood elevation. Prior to issuance of a floodplain development permit, a Colorado registered professional engineer or architect shall develop structural designs, specifications, and plans for the construction which include floodproofing methods, subject to accepted standards and practices of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted, and the FEMA requirements. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy a floodproofing certificate shall be completed and submitted to the director. B. Residential. Floodproofing of a residential building does not alter the community floodplain management elevation requirement or affect the insurance rating. Sec. 17.56.260.- Compliance documentation. A. Prior to the final building inspection or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the director shall request the applicant, as applicable, to submit an elevation certificate or floodproofing certificate. The documentation shall be provided by the applicant and shall be certified by a Colorado registered professional engineer that the building flood elevations, the existence of basements, floodproofing measures including the elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to Ordinance No.1625,Series 2012 Page 29 of 31 29