This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard
within the jurisdiction of the Village of Highland Falls, Orange County.
This chapter includes all revisions to the National Flood Insurance
Program through March 20, 1997 and shall supersede all previous laws
adopted for the purpose of flood damage prevention. In their interpretation
and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be
minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health,
safety and welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are
at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules,
regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing
the higher standards, shall govern.
The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall
not invalidate any other section or provision thereof.
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, 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.