A. Application Of Provisions: The regulations within this article apply to all lands identified in the "Johnson County, Iowa, and incorporated areas flood insurance rate map", dated February 16, 2007. The "Johnson County, Iowa and incorporated areas flood insurance study", as amended, is hereby adopted by reference and is made a part of this article for the purpose of administering floodplain management regulations.
B. Minimum Requirements: The provisions of this article are considered minimum requirements and will be liberally construed in favor of the governing body and will not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by state statutes.
C. Abrogation And Greater Restrictions: It is not intended by this article to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this article imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this article shall prevail. Where more specific provisions herein conflict with other provisions of this title, this article shall prevail. (Ord. 10-4414, 11-16-2010)