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L Subdivision I. In General Sec. 78-1141. Administration. The zoning administrator shall administer and enforce this article. If he finds a violation of the provisions of this article, he shall notify the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation, and ordering the action necessary to correct it. (Code 1984, § 10.55(18)) Sec. 78-1142. Record of first floor elevation. The zoning administrator shall maintain a record of the elevation of the first floor (including basement) of all new structures or additions to existing structures in the floodplain districts. He shall also maintain a record of the elevations to which structures or additions to structures are floodproofed. (Code 1984, § 10.55(24)) Sec. 78-1143. Variances. (a) In extraordinary cases, tlie council may authorize upon application such variance from the terms of this article as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special conditions a literal enforcement of the provisions of this article will result in unnecessary hardship so that the spirit of this article shall be observed and substantial justice done. No variance shall have the effect of allowing in any district uses prohibited in that district, permit a tower degree of flood protection than the regulatory flood protection elevation for the particular area, or permit standards lower than those •equired by state law. (b) No variance shall be granted which the council determines will or has a tendency to: Increase the height or duration of floodwater in or along the Minnehaha Creek. Result in the placement of an artificial obstruction which will restrict the passage of floo.’water in such a manner as to increase the height of flooding, except obstructions approved by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in conjunction with sound floodplain management. Result in incompatible land uses or which would be detrimental to the protection of surface water and groundwater supplies. i