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e e Ordinance No. 1104 , P~ge 7. . (5) Description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. (b) Approval or denial .of a Development Permit by the Building Inspector shall be based on all of the provisions of this chapter and the following relevant factors: (1) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage; (2) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents'to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner; (3) The danger that materials may be swept onto other. lands to the injury of others; (4) The compatibility of the proposed use'with existi~g and anticipated development; - (5) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles; (6) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions including maintenance and repair of streets and bridges, and public utilities and facilities such as sewer" gas, electrical, and water systems; (7) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment t~ansport of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; (8) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable; . (9) The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion damage, for the pro- posed 'use; ,e (10) The relationship of the proposed use to the com- prehensive plan for that area. Section 10~-15. Variance procedure. (a) The Planning and Zoning Commission as established by the City of La Porte shall hear and r~nder judgment on requests for variances from the requirements of this chapter. (b) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hear and render judgment on an appeal only when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Building Inspector in the enforcement or administration of this, chapter. (c) Any person or persons aggrieved by the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission may appeal such decision in the courts of competent jurisdiction. e (d) The Building Inspector shall maintain a record of all actions involving an appeal and shall report variances to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request.