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! j Chapter X-2 c. Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. The regulatory flood protection elevation shall be an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the floodplain. (1) The regulatory flood protection elevation within the Floodway and Flood Fringe Districts shall be established by adding one foot to the base flood water surface elevations with floodway listed in the floodway data table contained in the flood insurance study. Regulatory flood protection elevations between cross-sections shall be interpolated. (2) The regulatory flood protection elevation within the General Flood- plain District shall be calculated by a qualified registered pro- fessional engineer in accordance with procedures in section 10-110 d.3. of this chapter. d. Interpretation. (1) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the governing body and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by the state statutes. (2) The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be determined by scaling distances on the Official Floodplain Zoning Map. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the district as shown on the Official Floodplain Zoning Map, as for example where there appears to be a conflict between a mapP$d boundary and actual field conditions, the director of community development shall make the necessary interpretation based on elevations on the regional (IOO-year) flood profile. The person contesting the location of the district boundary shall~ be given a reasonable opportunity to present his case to the director and to submit technical evidence if he so desires. e. Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be used and no structure shall be located, extended, converted, or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction of this chapter. f. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter imposes greated re- strictions, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. '