This chapter shall apply to all areas of special
flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the Town of Williamson.
[Amended 9-26-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989]
The areas of special flood hazard have been
identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a scientific
and engineering report entitled "Flood Insurance Study, Town of Williamson,
New York, Wayne County," dated April, 1978, with Flood Insurance Rate
Maps enumerated on Map Index No. 360900 0001-0010, dated October 17,
1978, and with accompanying Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps enumerated
on Map Index No. 360900 0001-0010, dated October 17, 1978. The above
documents are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this chapter
and are filed at the office of the Town Clerk.
A.Â
This chapter is adopted in response to revisions to
the National Flood Insurance program effective October 1, 1986, and
shall supersede all previous laws adopted for the purpose of establishing
and maintaining eligibility for flood insurance.
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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 highest standards shall govern.
[Amended 10-12-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
No structure shall hereinafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or altered and no land shall be excavated or filled without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and any other applicable regulations. Any infraction of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of its requirements, including infractions of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions of the permit, shall constitute a violation. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced in accordance with, and the penalties for violation thereof governed by, the provisions of Chapter 1, Article II, of this Code.
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 hazard or that uses permitted within such areas
will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not
create liability on the part of the Town of Williamson, 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.
