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367 ORDINANCE NO. NS- 1951 PAGE ELEVEN doubtful, the application shall be submitted to the executive director of public works for review and recommendation. SECTION 21: That section 7-45 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-45. Notice to applicant. Whenever any variance application is submitted, the executive director of planning and building safety shall deliver written notice, signed by him, to the applicant that: (1) The issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood level will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for one hundred dollars ($100.00) of insurance coverage; and (2) Such construction below the base flood level increases risks to life and property. A copy of each such notice shall be included with the records maintained pursuant to section 7-47. SECTION 22: That section 7-46 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-46. Appeals. Any denial of a variance by the executive director of planning and building safety may be appealed by the applicant to the city manager, who may affirm such decision or, upon making new written findings as required by section 7-41, grant the variance. SECTION 23: That section 7-47 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-47. Records. The executive director of planning and building safety shall maintain a record of all variance actions, including justification for issuance. All variances issued shall be reported in the annual report submitted by the city manager to the federal insurance administrator pursuant to section 7-3.