This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within
the jurisdiction of the Town of Tolland.
The areas of special flood hazard are identified by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency in its Flood Insurance Study FIRM, dated April 1, 1982,
which study and accompanying floodway maps and other supporting data and any
revision thereto are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this
chapter.
A development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions
of this chapter prior to the commencement of any development activities.
No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted
or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter
and other applicable regulations.
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing
easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and
another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions
shall prevail.
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.
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered
reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering
consideration. 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 hazard or uses permitted within
such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall
not create liability on the part of Tolland or by any officer or employee
thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or
any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.