(a) Lands to Which this Chapter Applies. This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the Village of Windham.
(b) Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard. The areas of special flood hazard have been identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its Flood Insurance Rate Map (or Flood Hazard Boundary Map), #390459B, dated December 14, 1979, and any revision thereto are adopted by reference and declared to be part of this chapter.
(c) Compliance. Unless specifically exempted from filing for a development permit as stated in Section 1331.04
(b) no structure or land shall hereafter be located, erected, constructed, repaired, extended, converted, enlarged or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and all other applicable regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction of this chapter.
(d) 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, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
(e) Interpretation. 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. Where a provision of this chapter may be in conflict with a State law, such State law shall take precedence over the chapter.
(f) 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 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 hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not created liability on the part of the Village of Windham, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(g) Violations and Penalties. Violations of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor of the third degree. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions of and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall upon conviction thereof be fined or imprisoned as provided by the laws of the Village of Windham. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Village of Windham from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violations.
(Ord. 1296. Passed 8-25-87.)
(Ord. 1296. Passed 8-25-87.)