[Ord. No. 252 Art. 2 §A, 11-6-2007; Ord. No. 256, 5-4-2009]
This Chapter shall apply to all lands within jurisdiction of the City of Jonesburg identified as unnumbered A zones on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), Montgomery County maps dated May 18, 2009, on panel 29139C0400D, as amended, and any future revisions thereto. In all areas covered by this Chapter, no development shall be permitted except through the issuance of a floodplain development permit, granted by the Board of Aldermen or its duly designated representative under such safeguards and restrictions as the Board of Aldermen or the designated representative may reasonably impose for the promotion and maintenance of the general welfare, health of the inhabitants of the community, and as specifically noted in Article IV.
[Ord. No. 252 Art. 2 §B, 11-6-2007]
The City Administrator is hereby designated as the Floodplain
Administrator under this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 252 Art. 2 §C, 11-6-2007]
No development located within the special flood hazard areas
of this community shall be located, extended, converted, or structurally
altered without full compliance with the terms of this Chapter and
other applicable regulations.
[Ord. No. 252 Art. 2 §D, 11-6-2007]
It is not intended by this Chapter to repeal, abrogate, or impair
any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However,
where this Chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of
this Chapter shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with
this Chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency
only.
[Ord. No. 252 Art. 2 §E, 11-6-2007]
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
Chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, shall be liberally
construed in favor of the Governing Body, and shall not be deemed
a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State Statutes.
[Ord. No. 252 Art. 2 §F, 11-6-2007]
The degree of flood protection required by this Chapter is considered
reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering and
scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions,
or the flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes,
such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This Chapter
does not imply that areas outside unnumbered A zones or land uses
permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damage.
This Chapter shall not create a liability on the part of the City
of Jonesburg, any officer or employee thereof, for any flood damages
that may result from reliance on this Chapter or any administrative
decision lawfully made thereunder.
