As used in this chapter certain words are defined as follows:
(a) “Construct” includes erecting, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, removing, converting or demolishing any structure within an identified special flood hazard area.
(b) “Flood or flooding” means a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry areas due to:
(1) The overflow of streams, rivers, or other inland waters; or
(2) Abnormally high tidal water on rising coastal waters resulting from severe storms, hurricanes or tidal waves.
(c) “Special flood hazard area” means any land area identified by the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) as being flood prone and indicated as such on the official Flood Hazard Boundary Map.
(d) “Structure” means anything constructed, set, placed or erected on the ground or attached to the ground, including but not limited to, buildings, factories, sheds, cabins and mobile homes.
(e) “Substantial improvement” means:
(1) Any repair, reconstruction or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the actual cost value of the structure either:
A. Before the improvement is started; or
3. If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred.
(2) Substantial improvement is started when the first alteration of any structural part of the building commences.
(Ord. 2-75. Passed 1-6-75.)