§ 5-5. Applications.

(a) In general.

The application for a variance must be submitted to the Planning Department and, to the greatest extent possible, must comply with the provisions of this Division I.

(b) Notices to applicant.

(1) The Planning Department must notify the applicant, in writing:

(i) of the increased premium rates for flood insurance; and

(ii) that construction below the level of the base flood increases risks to life and property.

(2) This notification must be maintained as part of the record required in § 5-7 {"Record of variance actions"} of this subtitle.