This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard
within the jurisdiction of the Village of Saugerties, Ulster County.
This chapter includes all revisions to the National Flood Insurance
Program through October 27, 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 of Saugerties, 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.