The degree of flood protection required by this subchapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes, and for promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare, and is based on engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by human-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. Approval of the use of land or premises under this subchapter shall not be considered approval, guarantee, or warranty of safety or suitability. This subchapter does not imply that areas outside the Floodplain Districts or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This subchapter 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 subchapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(Prior Code, § 153.541) (Ord. D-1418, § 2402, passed 11-22-1982, effective 1-21-1983)