§ 42-29. Application of this article; compliance; interpretation; designation of floodplain administrator.

(a)

This article applies to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the city. The provisions of this article shall be considered minimum standards and shall be liberally construed in favor of the city. This article is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this article and other provisions of the Code conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

(b)

The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the flood insurance study (FIS) for the city dated September 11, 2009, with the accompanying maps and other supporting data, and any subsequent revisions thereof, are adopted by reference and declared to be part of this article. The flood insurance study and flood insurance rate map are on file in the planning division.

(c)

The building official is the floodplain administrator and in that capacity, is empowered to administer and implement the provisions of this article.

(d)

A development permit in compliance with the provisions herein shall be required prior to commencing any development activities. No structure or land shall be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the provisions of this article and other applicable regulations.

(Ord. No. 2009-102, § 1, 12-22-2009)