The following provisions apply when interpreting this chapter:
(A) The regulations set forth in this chapter are the minimum requirements for implementing the National Flood Insurance Program;
(B) All regulations in this chapter must be liberally construed in favor of the city;
(C) Nothing in this chapter limits or repeals any power the city may exercise in accordance with applicable law; and
(D) These regulations are intended to implement the National Flood Insurance Program, codified at 42 U.S.C. §§ 40001, et seq., and regulations promulgated at 44 Code of Federal Regulations §§ 59.1 to 59.30 and 60.1 to 60.26. Any interpretation or implementation of this chapter should be made with reference to the National Flood Insurance Program, as amended.
('81 Code, § 15.44.100) (Ord. 906, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1202, passed 5-4-09)