The degree of flood protection required by this article is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on available information derived from engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur or flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes. This article does not imply that development either inside or outside of the SFHA will be free from flooding or damage. This article nor any other provisions of this code relating to flood prone areas does not create liability on the part of the village or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damage that results from reliance on this code or any administrative decision made lawfully thereunder.
(Ord 2012-07-27, passed 7-16-2012)