§ 153.10 INTERPRETATION.

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

   (A)   Considered as minimum requirements;

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

   (C)   Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes, including state specialty codes.

(Ord. 527, passed 1-14-2013)

§ 153.11 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 considerations. Larger floods can and will occur. Flood heights may be increased by man-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 the city or any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.

(Ord. 527, passed 1-14-2013)

§ 153.12 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS.

   This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another ordinance, state specialty code easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

(Ord. 527, passed 1-14-2013)

ADMINISTRATION

§ 153.30 DESIGNATION OF FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR.

   The City Administrator and City Planner are hereby appointed as the Floodplain Administrator who is responsible for administering and implementing the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 527, passed 1-14-2013)