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A property owner in San Leon asked for a variance to allow a structure to be used as a home, even though it sits below the required flood elevation. The County Engineer warned that this could lead to FEMA compliance issues for the county.
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The owner claimed a loss of potential rental income and property value, but the county faces potential federal penalties if non-compliant structures are permitted.
The property owner would have been able to use the structure as a living space.
The county and future property owners could be harmed by potential FEMA penalties or flood risks.
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