§ 156.06 LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES.

   The chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard with the jurisdiction of the City of Godley, Texas.

(Ord. OR-10292012-FDP, passed 10-29-2012)

§ 156.07 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD.

   The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM), Community Number, 480880, dated December 4, 2012 (Panels 0135J and 0175J Attached for Reference Identification Purposes, Map 48251C0175J), and any future revisions thereto are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.

(Ord. OR10292012-FDP, passed 10-29-2012)

§ 156.08 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.

   A Floodplain Development Permit shall be required to ensure conformance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. OR-10292012-FDP, passed 10-29-2012)

§ 156.09 COMPLIANCE.

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

(Ord. OR-10292012-FDP, passed 10-29-2012)

§ 156.10 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 and another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

(Ord. OR-10292012-FDP, passed 10-29-2012)

§ 156.11 INTERPRETATION.

   In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be: (1) considered as minimum requirements; (2) liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and (3) deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.

(Ord. OR-10292012-FDP, passed 10-29-2012)

§ 156.12 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OR LIABILITY.

   The degree of flood protection required by this chapter 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 man-made or natural causes. This chapter 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 damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the community or any official or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.

(Ord. OR-10292012-FDP, passed 10-29-2012)

ADMINISTRATION

§ 156.20 DESIGNATION OF THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR.

   The City Administrator is hereby appointed the Floodplain Administrator to administer and implement the provisions of this chapter and other appropriate sections of 44 CFR (Emergency Management and Assistance - National Flood Insurance Program Regulations) pertaining to floodplain management.

(Ord. OR-10292012-FDP, passed 10-29-2012)