This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard
within the jurisdiction of the Town of Plainville.
[Amended 7-25-2016; 2-6-2017]
The areas of special flood hazard are identified by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
for, Hartford County, Connecticut, dated May 16, 2017, and accompanying
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), dated May 16, 2017 (Panels 09003C0469G,
09003C0486G, 09003C0487G, 09003C0488G), and September 26, 2008, (Panels
09003C0459F, 09003C0467F, 09003C0478F, 09003C0479F, 09003C0489F) and
other supporting data applicable to the Town of Plainville, and subsequent
revisions thereto, is adopted by reference and declared to be part
of this chapter. Since mapping is legally adopted by reference into
this chapter it must take precedence when more restrictive until such
time as a map amendment or map revision is obtained from FEMA.
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 to neither 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 the Town of Plainville or an officer or employee thereof
for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or
any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.