(A) The degree of protection required by this Ordinance is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on historical records engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger storms may occur or storm water runoff depths may be increased by man made or natural causes. This Ordinance does not imply that land uses permitted will be free from storm water damage.
(B) This Ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the City of Mt. Vernon or any officer or employee thereof for any damage which may result from reliance on this Ordinance or on any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(Prior Code, Art. 20, § 20-21)