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3. Variances or exceptions to the Building Protection Standards of Section VIII may be granted only when a new structure is to be located on a lot of one-half (112) acre or less in size, contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the flood protection grade. 4. Variance or exception may be granted for the reconstruction or restoration of any structure individually listed on the Register of Historic Places or the Indiana State Survey of Historic Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Sites, Structures, Districts and Objects; 5. All variances shall give the minimum relief necessary and be such that the maximum practical flood protection will be given to the proposed construction; and 6. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall issue a written notice to the recipient of a variance or exception that the proposed construction will be subject to increased risks to life and property and could require payment of increased flood insurance premiums. Section XI. Disclaimer of Liability. ~ The degree of flood protection required by this Ordinance is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on available information derived from engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Therefore, this Ordinance does not create any liability on the part of the community, Natural Resources or the State of Indiana, for any flood damage that results from reliance on this Ordinance or any administrative decision made lawfully thereunder. Section XII. Violations. Failure to obtain an Improvement Location Permit in the SFHA or failure to comply with the Requirements of a permit or conditions of a variance shall be deemed to be a violation of this Ordinance. All violations shall be considered a common nuisance and be treated as such in accordance with the provisions of the Zonding Code for the Town of Mooresville. All violations shall be punishable by a [me not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and shall be filed in the Mooresville Town Court. a. A separate offense shall be deemed to occur for each day the violation continues to exist. b. The Mooresville Planning Commission shall inform the owner that any such violation is considered a willful act to increase flood damages and therefore may cause coverage by a Standard Flood Insurance Policy to be suspended. '- c. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town of Mooresville from taking such other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violations. All costs connected therewith