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The special flood hazard areas are those identified under the cooperating technical state (CTS) agreement between the State of North Carolina and FEMA in its FIS, dated August 18, 2009, for Surry County, and associated FIRM panels (4941L, 4942K, 4943J, 4951K, 4952J, 4953J, 4961K and 4962K), including any digital data developed as part of the flood insurance study, which are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. Future revisions to the FIS and FIRM panels that do not change flood hazard data within the jurisdictional authority of the town are also adopted by reference and declared a part of this chapter. Subsequent revisions to the FIRM should be adopted within 12 months
(Ord. eff. 10-6-2003; Ord. eff. 3-12-2012; Ord. eff. 8-11-2014; Ord. eff. 11-10-2014)
A floodplain development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this chapter prior to the commencement of any development activities within special flood hazard areas as determined in § 151.021.
(Ord. eff. 10-6-2003; Ord. eff. 3-12-2012; Ord. eff. 8-11-2014; Ord. eff. 11-10-2014)
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
(Ord. eff. 10-6-2003; Ord. eff. 3-12-2012; Ord. eff. 8-11-2014; Ord. eff. 11-10-2014)
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
(A) Considered as minimum requirements;
(B) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
(C) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.
(Ord. eff. 10-6-2003; Ord. eff. 3-12-2012; Ord. eff. 8-11-2014; Ord. eff. 11-10-2014)
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering consideration. Larger floods can and will occur. Actual flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the special flood hazard areas or uses permitted within those areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the town, or by any officer or employee thereof, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.
(Ord. eff. 10-6-2003; Ord. eff. 3-12-2012; Ord. eff. 8-11-2014; Ord. eff. 11-10-2014)
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