A. Lands To Which Chapter Applies: This Chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the City.
B. Basis For Establishing Areas Of Special Flood Hazard: The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a scientific way and engineering report entitled The Flood Insurance Study for the City of Orofino dated November, 1979, with accompanying Flood Insurance Maps is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Chapter. The Flood Insurance Study is on file at the office of the City Clerk.
C. Compliance: No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or altered without full compliance with the terms of this Chapter and other applicable regulations.
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 conflicts or overlaps, 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 City Council; and
3. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State statutes.
F. Warning And Disclaimer Of Liability:
1. 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 on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes. This Chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
2. This Chapter shall not create liability on the part of the City, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. (Ord. 612, 5-12-1987)
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