The degree of flood protection required by this article is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. On rare occasions greater floods can and will occur and flood heights may be increased by human-made or natural causes. This article does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damage. This article shall not create liability on the part of the City of Fort Worth, or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that results from reliance on this article or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. In no case shall responsibility or liability arise from the design or operation of drainage facilities dedicated to the city.
(Ord. 11998, § 1, passed 6-13-1995; Ord. 25350-03-2022, § 1, passed 3-8-2022, eff. 3-23-2022)