The degree of flood protection required by this article is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur. Flood heights may be increased due to artificial or natural causes. This article does not imply that property outside the identified special flood hazard areas will be free from flooding or flood damages, or that uses permitted within the identified special flood hazard areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This article shall not create liability on the part of Ada County, any officer or employee thereof, or the federal insurance and mitigation administration, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this article or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder. (Ord. 835, 12-3-2014; Ord. 914, 6-10-2020)