(A) This chapter is adopted in response to revisions to the National Flood Insurance Program effective October 1, 1986 and shall supersede all previous laws adopted for the purpose of establishing and maintaining eligibility for flood insurance.
(B) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter is at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
(Ord. 1-1987, passed 4-13-1987)