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A developer wants to build in an area mapped approximate Zone A on Ireland Creek. He conducts a detailed flood study which is approved by the Town Engineer. It shows that several lots in the A Zone are actually higher than the BFE calculated in the study. Can you issue permits for building on those sites and treat them as C Zone sites?

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Final answer:

The developer cannot issue permits for building on the higher lots in Zone A and treat them as C Zone sites. Buildings should be constructed in the appropriate flood zones to minimize potential damage and risk.

Step-by-step explanation:

The developer cannot issue permits for building on the higher lots in Zone A and treat them as C Zone sites. Zones are determined based on flood risk, and the flood study determined that these lots are in the A Zone. Even if they are higher than the calculated BFE, they still fall within the A Zone. It is important to follow zoning regulations and ensure that buildings are constructed in the appropriate flood zones to minimize potential damage and risk.

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