(a) Lands to Which this Chapter Applies. This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the Village of New London.
(Ord. 87-7. Passed 4-21-87.)
(b) Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard. The areas of special flood hazard have been identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), #390284, effective May 1, 1988, and any revision thereto are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.
(Ord. 88-11. Passed 4-22-88.)
(c) Compliance. Unless specifically exempted from filing for a development permit as stated in Section 1305.03
(b) no structure or land shall hereafter be located, erected, constructed, repaired, extended, converted, enlarged or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and all other applicable regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction of this chapter.
(d) 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 restrictions shall prevail.
(e) 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 governing body; and
(3) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State Statutes. Where a provisions of this chapter may be in conflict with a State law, such State Law shall take precedence over this chapter.
(f) 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 consideration. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Village of New London, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, for any flood damages that result from reliance on the ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(g) Violation and Penalties. Violation of the provision of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a minor misdemeanor. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Village of New London from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violations.
(Ord. 87-7. Passed 4-21-87.)