The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study for Snohomish County and Incorporated Areas" dated June 19, 2020, as amended, with accompanying flood insurance rate maps (FIRM), as amended, are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The flood insurance study is on file at the Marysville Community Development Department, 80 Columbia Avenue, Marysville, Washington. The best available information for flood hazard area identification as outlined in MMC § 22E.020.100(2) shall be the basis for regulation until a new FIRM is issued which incorporates the data utilized under MMC § 22E.020.100(2).
(Ord. 3151 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. Violation of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, for each violation, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Ord. 3151 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another chapter, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
(Ord. 3151 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
(1) 
Considered as minimum requirements;
(2) 
Liberally construed in favor of the governing body;
(3) 
Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.
(Ord. 3151 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
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 manmade 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 city, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(Ord. 3151 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)