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(A) This chapter does not apply to a development which has been substantially completed before the effective date of the chapter.
(B) Nonconforming structures shall not be replaced or enlarged in any manner unless the replacement or enlargement conforms to the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 10-164, passed 6-17-2010)
(A) This chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the health, welfare, safety and the environment of the residents of the county and to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and the enabling legislation.
(B) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to consent to, license, permit to locate, construct or maintain any structure, site, facility or operation, or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation or activity.
(C) When provisions of this chapter differ from any other applicable law, statute, ordinance, rule or regulation, the more stringent provision shall apply.
(D) The provisions of this chapter are cumulative of all other laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations which relate to the subject matter hereof and, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, nothing in this chapter shall be construed as a limitation upon the application or enforcement of any such law, statute, ordinance, rule or regulation. To the greatest extent possible, the provisions of this chapter shall be construed to be consistent with the provisions of any other laws, statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations, and with each other, to the end that all provisions may be given their fullest application.
(Ord. 10-164, passed 6-17-2010)
(A) The degree of flood protection provided by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based upon engineering experience and scientific methods of study. Increased flooding may result from causes beyond the control of any governmental authority. This chapter does not, therefore, guarantee that areas outside the floodplain or permitted land uses within the floodplain will be free from flooding and associated damages.
(B) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or applied in any manner to create liability on the part of or a cause of action against the county, any municipality or other governmental authority, or any elected official, or any officer, agent or employee of any of the foregoing, or any certified review specialist for any flood damage resulting from reliance on the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 10-164, passed 6-17-2010)
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to undertake any development without first securing a site development permit as required by this chapter.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate, disobey, omit, neglect and refuse to comply with, or resist enforcement of any provision of this chapter or any condition of a site development permit.
(Ord. 10-164, passed 6-17-2010) Penalty, see § 164.999
No amendment to this chapter may be passed without a public hearing first being held before the Land Use and Zoning Committee of the County Board upon notice as provided in § 164.167.
(Ord. 10-164, passed 6-17-2010)
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