This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard
within the jurisdiction of the City of Las Vegas.
The areas of special flood hazard are identified by Flood Boundary-Floodway
Maps (FIRM and/or FBFM) dated December 3, 2010.
A floodplain development permit shall be required to ensure
conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
No structure or land shall hereafter be located, altered, or
have its use changed 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 ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed
restriction 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 considerations. On rare occasions greater floods can and
will occur and 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 the community or any official or employee thereof for
any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any
administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.