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• 10 .55 as a result of this Section, shall be considered as a reduction of Closses resulting from the requirement of termination of the use 1 under this Section. Subd. 27. Amendments. The flood plain designation on the official maps shall not be removed from flood plain areas unless it can be shown that the designation is in error and that the area is at or above the elevation of the regional flood and is contiguous to lands outside the flood plain. Special exceptions to this rule may be permitted by the Commissioner of Natural Resources if he determines that, through other measures, lands are adequately protected for the intended use. All amendments to this Section including amendments to the official maps must be submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources prior to adoption. Changes in the official maps also require prior approval by the Federal Insurance Administration. Subd. 28. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Section shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the City and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State Statutes. The boundaries of the Flood Plain Districts shall be determined by scaling distances on the official maps. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the district as shown on the official maps, as for example where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions, the City Engineer shall make the necessary interpretation based on elevations on the regional ( 100-year) flood profile. The person contesting the location of the district boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present his case to the City and to submit technical evidence if he so desires. Subd. 29. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. It is not intended by this Section to repeal , abrogate or impair any existing ordinance, regulation, easement, covenants or deed restrictions. However , where this Section imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this Section shall prevail. Subd. 30. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability. This Section does not imply that areas outside the flood plain districts or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This Section shall not create liability on the part of the City or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Section or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. Source: Ordinance No. 213 Effective Date: 1-11-79 ORONO CC 376 ( 4-1-84)