(a) Statement of Intent. The intent of this article is to:
(1) Promote the general health, welfare and safety of the community;
(2) Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices to minimize flood damage in the future;
(3) Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage.
(b) Applicability.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, business or corporation to undertake or cause to be undertaken, the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, alteration or relocation of any building or structure unless an approved building permit has been obtained from the Building Permit Officer.
(2) A building permit shall not be required for routine maintenance as referred to in Section 1711.03
(b)(5) and upkeep to existing buildings or structures, provided that no structural changes or modifications are involved; and provided further that the estimated cost (as referred to in Section 1711.02
(g)) of the routine maintenance and upkeep does not exceed $500.00.
(c) Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. This article supersedes any provisions or restrictions currently in effect in flood-prone areas. However, any underlying ordinance shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
(d) Severability. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this article should be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this article which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose the provisions of this article are hereby declared to be severable.
(e) Municipal Liability. The granting of a permit or approval of a subdivision plan in identified flood-prone area(s) shall not constitute a representation, guarantee, or warranty of any kind by the Municipality or by any official or employee thereof of the practicability or safety of the proposed use, and shall create no liability upon the Municipality, its officials or employees.
(Ord. 173. Passed 8-12-09.)