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. Flood heights may be increased by human-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 shall not create liability on the part of city or by any officer or employee thereof for flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or an administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.
(Prior Code, § 11-1-3)