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§ 152.05 APPLICATION; JURISDICTION.
   This chapter shall apply to all special flood hazard areas (SFHA), areas applicable to KRS 151.250 and as determined by the Floodplain Administrator or other delegated, designated or qualified community official as determined by the City Council from available technical studies, historical information, and other available and reliable sources, areas within the jurisdiction of the City Council which may be subject to periodic inundation by floodwaters that can adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens.
(Prior Code, § 152.05) (Ord. 92-1, passed - -1992; Ord. 154, passed 1-24-2011)
§ 152.06 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD.
   The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the flood insurance study (FIS) for the county, dated May 24, 2011, with the accompanying flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs), other supporting data and any subsequent amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of these regulations by the city and for those land areas acquired by the city through annexation. This FIS and attendant mapping is the minimum area of applicability of this chapter and may be supplemented by studies for other areas which allow implementation of this chapter and which are recommended to the City Council by the Floodplain Administrator and are enacted by City Council pursuant to statutes governing land use management regulations. The FIS and/or FIRM are permanent records of the city and are on file and available for review by the public during regular business hours at the City Hall.
(Prior Code, § 152.06) (Ord. 92-1, passed - -1992; Ord. 154, passed 1-24-2011)
§ 152.07 COMPLIANCE.
   No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. Violation of the requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall prevent the City Council from taking such law action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Prior Code, § 152.07) (Ord. 92-1, passed - -1992; Ord. 154, passed 1-24-2011) Penalty, see § 152.99
§ 152.08 INTERPRETATION.
   In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be considered as minimum requirements; liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.
(Prior Code, § 152.08) (Ord. 92-1, passed - -1992; Ord. 154, passed 1-24-2011)
§ 152.09 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.
   The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by human-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within the areas will be free from flooding or flood damage. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the City Council, any officer or employee, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Federal Insurance Administration or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decisions lawfully made thereunder.
(Prior Code, § 152.09) (Ord. 92-1, passed - -1992; Ord. 154, passed 1-24-2011)
§ 152.10 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 conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions, shall prevail.
(Prior Code, § 152.10) (Ord. 92-1, passed - -1992; Ord. 154, passed 1-24-2011)
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