A. Application Of Provisions: This chapter shall apply to all areas within the jurisdiction of the county located within a designated natural floodplain as shown on the official floodplain maps promulgated by the United States army corps of engineers. (1988 Code § 7.36.040)
B. Compliance With Provisions: No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. (1988 Code § 7.36.050)
C. 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 restriction shall prevail. (1988 Code § 7.36.060)
D. 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 board of county commissioners; and
3. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. (1988 Code § 7.36.070)
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