The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes, and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur. Actual flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the special flood hazard areas, or uses permitted within such areas, will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter will not create liability on the part of the town, or by any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter, or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.
(Ord. passed 7-15-2003; Ord. 2019-09, passed 9-12-2019; Ord. 2020-02, passed 6-11-2020)