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This chapter, in part, comes forward by re-enactment of some of the provisions of the flood damage prevention ordinance enacted 12-11-1990 and 4-3-2002, 6-11-2003, 4-7-2004, 10-6-2004, 2-20-2008, and it is not the intention to repeal but rather to re-enact and continue to enforce without interruption of the existing provisions, so that all rights and liabilities that have accrued thereunder are reserved and may be enforced. The enactment of this chapter shall not affect any action, suit or proceeding instituted or pending. All provisions of the flood damage prevention ordinance of Newberry County enacted 12-11-1990, as amended, which are not reenacted herein, are repealed.
(Ord. 06-33-03, passed 6-11-2003; Am. Ord. 07-15-11, passed 9-7-2011)
Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction, size, or designated use of any building, structure, or part thereof for which a building permit has been granted by the Chief Building Inspector or his or her authorized agents before the time of passage of this chapter; provided, however, that when start of construction has not occurred under the outstanding permit within a period of 60 days subsequent to passage of this chapter, construction or use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 06-33-03, passed 6-11-2003; Am. Ord. 07-15-11, passed 9-7-2011)
Violation of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violation of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variance or special exceptions, shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent Newberry County from taking any other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Ord. 06-33-03, passed 6-11-2003; Am. Ord. 07-15-11, passed 9-7-2011)