1314.02 PURPOSE, LIABILITY AND SEVERABILITY.

    (a)   The purpose of this chapter is to provide for control and management of storm water drainage, storm water detention/retention, soil erosion and landslides and flood hazard areas in order to protect life, property and environment from earth disturbing activities within the jurisdiction of the City unless otherwise excluded by this chapter or unless expressly excluded by Ohio Law.

   (b)    Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall not relieve any person from any civil liability arising out of the ownership and control of his property nor shall such compliance or errors committed by those attempting to comply with this chapter impose any liability upon the City for damage caused to any person or property.

   (c)    If any clause, section or provision of this chapter is declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 91-66. Passed 7-6-91.)