This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard
within the jurisdiction of the town.
(Ordinance 10-24 adopted 2010)
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in the current scientific and engineering
report entitled, “Flood Insurance Study for Taos County, New
Mexico and Incorporated Areas”, FEMA Flood Insurance Study No.
35055CV000A dated October 6, 2010, with the most effective flood insurance
rate maps and/or flood boundary-floodway maps (FIRM and/or FBFM) dated
October 6, 2010, panels 790, 800, 955 and 975 of 1250, along with
map index no. 35055CIND0E.
(Ordinance 10-24 adopted 2010)
A floodplain development permit shall be required to ensure
conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ordinance 10-24 adopted 2010)
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.
(Ordinance 10-24 adopted 2010)
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.
(Ordinance 10-24 adopted 2010)
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.
(Ordinance 10-24 adopted 2010)
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 manmade or natural
causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas 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 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.
(Ordinance 10-24 adopted 2010)