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Area; notify those who occupy flood hazard areas that they assume responsibility for their actions;and participate in and maintain eligibility for flood insurance and disaster relief. 19.30.020 Lands to which this chapter applies. This chapter shall apply to all special flood hazard areas within the boundaries of Everett. 19.30.030 Basis for establishing the areas of Special Flood Hazard The special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Insurance Administrator in a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study(FIS)for Snohomish County,Washington and incorporated areas" dated June 19, 2020,and any revisions thereto,with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps(FIRMs)dated June 19, 2020,and any revisions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.The FIS and the FIRM are on file at 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. The best available information for flood hazard area identification as outlined in Section 19.30.080.C.2. shall be the basis for regulation until a new FIRM is issued that incorporates data utilized under Section 19.30.080.C.2. 19.30.040 Compliance All development within special flood hazard areas is subject to the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted,or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be performed in accordance with the procedures established in Chapter 1.20. 19.30.050 Abrogation and greater restrictions This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However,where this chapter and another ordinance, easement,covenant,or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. 19.30.060 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes.This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.This chapter shall not create liability on the part of Everett, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration,for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder. 19.30.080 Administration A. Establishment of Development Permit. 1. Development Permit Required.A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in Section 19.30.030.The permit shall be for all structures including manufactured homes, as set forth in Section 19.04.400, "Definitions," and for all development including fill and other activities, also as set forth in Section 19.30.400, "Flood Definitions." 2. Application for Development Permit.Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Floodplain Administrator and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question;existing or proposed structures,fill,storage of materials, drainage facilities,and the location of the foregoing. Specifically,the following information is required: 10