(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the definitions set forth in part 59 of this subchapter are applicable to this part.

(b) For the purpose of this part a duly constituted State or local zoning authority or other authorized public body means an official or body authorized under State or local law to declare a structure to be in violation of a law, regulation or ordinance.

(c) For the purpose of this part, State or local laws, regulations or ordinances intended to discourage or restrict development or occupancy of flood-prone areas are measures such as those defined as Flood plain management regulations in §59.1 of this subchapter. Such measures are referred to in this part as State or local flood plain management regulations.