(A) Lands to which this subchapter applies. This subchapter shall apply to all special flood hazard areas within the jurisdiction of the county.
(B) Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard. The special flood hazard areas are those identified under the Cooperating Technical State (CTS) agreement between the state and FEMA in its Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and its accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), for the county dated October 3, 2006, which are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this subchapter.
(C) Warning and disclaimer of liability. The degree of flood protection required by this subchapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering consideration. Larger floods can and will occur. Actual flood heights may be increased by human-made or natural causes. This subchapter does not imply that land outside the special flood hazard areas or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This subchapter shall not create liability on the part of the county or by any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this subchapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.
(Ord. passed 10-17-2011)