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• C. This ordinance controls the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation and transport of flood waters; D. This ordinance controls floodplain development (structural development, placement of manufactured structures, clearing, grading, mining, drilling, dredging,placement of fill, excavating, watercourse alteration, drainage improvements, roadway or bridge construction, individual water or sewer installations and other activities) which may increase flood damage by increasing flood elevations, flood water velocities, or flood discharge patterns; E. This ordinance regulates the construction of flood barriers which unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may adversely impact other lands. SECTION 6. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. There is hereby adopted by reference a"Flood Damage Prevention Code for Batesville, Arkansas,"dated November 22, 2011. The code shall include: ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS ARTICLE 2 ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE 3 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION A copy of the referenced code shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be available • for inspection and copying by any person during normal office hours. SECTION 7. ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS This ordinance does not repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap between this ordinance and another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction, the instrument with the more stringent restrictions applies. SECTION 8. INTERPRETATION In the interpretation and application of this ordinance, all provisions must: A. Be considered as minimum requirements; B. Be liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and C. Be deemed to neither limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State statutes. • 3 of 6