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DESIGN FLOOD. The flood associated with the greater of the following two areas: [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.] (1) Area with a floodplain subject to a one -percent or greater chance of flooding in any year; or (2) Area designated as a flood hazard area on the community's flood hazard map, or otherwise legally designated. DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION. The elevation of the "design flood," including wave height, relative to the datum specified on the community's legally designated flood hazard map. In areas designated as Zone AO, the design flood elevation shall be the elevation of the highest existing grade of the building's perimeter plus the depth number (in feet) specified on the flood hazard map. In areas designated as Zone AO where the depth number is not specified on the map, the depth number shall be taken as being equal to two feet. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.] DEVELOPMENT. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to, buildings or other structures, tanks, temporary structures, temporary or permanent storage of equipment or materials, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavations, drilling operations or any other land disturbing activities. ENCROACHMENT. The placement of fill, excavation, buildings, permanent structures or other development into a flood hazard area which may impede or alter the flow capacity of riverine flood hazard areas. EXISTING BUILDING AND EXISTING STRUCTURE. Any buildings and structures for which the "start of construction" commenced before September 10, 2003. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.] FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA). The federal agency that, in addition to carrying out other functions, administers the National Flood Insurance Program. FLOOD OR FLOODING. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land from: [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.] (1) The overflow of inland or tidal waters. (2) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. 3 mi 11 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA). The federal agency that, in addition to carrying out other functions, administers the National Flood Insurance Program. FLOOD OR FLOODING. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land from: [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.] (1) The overflow of inland or tidal waters. (2) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. 3