§ 156.030 LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES.

   (A)   This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of South Congaree as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its flood insurance study dated July 5, 2018, with accompanying maps and other supporting data that are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.

   (B)   Upon annexation, any special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its flood insurance study for the unincorporated areas of Lexington County, with accompanying map and other data, are adopted by reference and declared part of this chapter.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)

§ 156.031 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.

   A development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this chapter prior to the commencement of any development activities.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018) Penalty, see § 156.999

§ 156.032 COMPLIANCE.

   No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018) Penalty, see § 156.999

§ 156.033 INTERPRETATION.

   (A)   In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:

      (1)   Considered as minimum requirements;

      (2)   Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and

      (3)   Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.

   (B)   This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)

§ 156.034 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.

   The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering consideration. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within the area will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Town of South Congaree or by any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.

(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. III) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)

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