§ 153.08 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENT.

   A development permit shall be required in conformity with this chapter prior to the commencement of any development activities.

(1994 Code, § 14-403) (Ord. 514, passed 8-8-1994; Ord. 703, passed 5-24-2010)

§ 153.09 COMPLIANCE.

   No land, structure or use shall hereafter be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations.

(1994 Code, § 14-403) (Ord. 514, passed 8-8-1994; Ord. 703, passed 5-24-2010) Penalty, see § 153.99

§ 153.10 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS.

   This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter conflicts or overlaps with another regulatory instrument, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

(1994 Code, § 14-403) (Ord. 514, passed 8-8-1994; Ord. 703, passed 5-24-2010)

§ 153.11 INTERPRETATION.

   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.

(1994 Code, § 14-403) (Ord. 514, passed 8-8-1994; Ord. 703, passed 5-24-2010)

§ 153.12 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.

   The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by human-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the city 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.

(1994 Code, § 14-403) (Ord. 514, passed 8-8-1994; Ord. 703, passed 5-24-2010)

§ 153.13 CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES.

   In case of conflict between this chapter or any part thereof, and the whole or part of any existing or future ordinance of the city, the most restrictive shall in all cases apply.

(Ord. 703, passed 5-24-2010)

§ 153.14 SEVERABILITY.

   If any section, clause, provision or portion of this chapter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect any other section, clause, provision or portion of this chapter which is not of itself invalid or unconstitutional.

(Ord. 703, passed 5-24-2010)