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LR 349
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(1)__The proposed building must be built at the
location on the lot that is the greatest distance
reasonably possible from the beach face, as
determined by the department.

 
(2)__The proposed building must be elevated on posts
as described in section 480-BB, subsection 5.

 
(3)__The total area covered by a building may not
exceed 20% of the total area of the undeveloped lot.
Up to 500 square feet of additional development may
occur on the undeveloped lot in order to provide
parking and access, including access for the purposes
of meeting__requirements established by the Americans
with Disabilities Act.

 
As a condition for the issuance of a variance, the
department may require sand dune mitigation and
enhancement measures.__Sand dune mitigation and
enhancement measures include activities such as
restoration of the dune topography, including the
elevation of the crestline to the 100-year flood or wave
runup level, and provisions to enhance with native
vegetation the portions of the lot not covered by
buildings or parking areas. Sand dune mitigation and
enhancement measures must be completed and adequately
maintained if required by the department.

 
C.__A variance may not be granted under this section when
a permit has been granted under this variance provision
for the same deeded lot if the previously permitted
building on the lot was destroyed by the encroachment of
water or an ocean storm.__A variance may not be granted
under this section if the building was previously
reconstructed as pursuant to section 480-BB, subsection 3,
paragraph A.

 
D.__In addition to the notice requirements determined by
rule, any person applying for a variance under this
section must send a notice of intent to file the
application by certified mail to any person who owns land
located within 150 feet of the boundary of the property to
be developed.

 
2.__Variance from sand and water movement.__The department
may grant a variance from section 480-BB, subsection 5 if the
department determines that the following condition has been
met.

 
A.__The department finds that strict application of the
standard contained in section 480-BB, subsection 5 would
result in undue hardship.__The department may find that
undue hardship exists only when:


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