The degree of flood protection provided by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering experience and scientific methods of study. Floods of greater magnitude may occur or flood heights may be increased by man-made and natural causes. This chapter does not imply that flooding will not occur outside of the delineated floodplain zone, nor that permitted development and land uses within the floodplain will be free of flooding and associated flood damage. This chapter does not create liability on the part of the community, any officer, or employee thereof for any damage which may result from reliance on this chapter.
(Ord. —, passed 10-22-1991; Am. Ord. —, passed 8-20-2013)