The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods will occur on rare occasions and flooding heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes such as ice jams or bridge openings being restricted by debris. This chapter does not imply that areas outside the floodplain and areas of special hazards, or land uses permitted within such areas, will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the city or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made under this chapter.
(Ord. 2015-21, 5-26-2015)