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
area of special flood hazards 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 Village of West Carthage, 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 thereunder.
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed,
located, extended, converted or altered without full compliance with
the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. Violation
of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of
its requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards
established in connection with violations, shall constitute a misdemeanor.
Any person who violates this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof,
be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than 21 days,
or both, for each violation, and, in addition, shall pay all costs
and expenses involved in the case. Nothing herein contained shall
prevent the Village of West Carthage from taking such other lawful
action as is necessary to prevent or remedy a violation.