The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This chapter does not imply that areas outside the regulated areas or that uses permitted within the regulated areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of Bettendorf or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. (2008 Code app. C art. III; amd. Ord. 03-21, 2-16-2021)
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