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  2. CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  3. Article 9.3. Special Flood Hazard Area Regulations

Sec. 9.3.10. Warning & Disclaimer of Liability

  1. The degree of flood protection required by this Article 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 man-made or natural causes.
  2. This Article does not imply that areas outside the boundaries of SFHAs or land uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
  3. This Article shall not create liability on the part of the City or by any officer or employee for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Article or any administrative decision lawfully made.

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  • Sec. 9.3.9. Streets in Special Flood Hazard Areas
  • Sec. 9.3.11. Sec. Permit and Inspection Procedures
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UDO Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
  • HISTORY TABLE
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  • Article 9.1. Tree Conservation
  • Article 9.2. Stormwater Management
  • Article 9.3. Special Flood Hazard Area Regulations
    • Sec. 9.3.1. General Purpose and Intent
    • Sec. 9.3.2. Applicability
    • Sec. 9.3.3. Special Flood Hazard Areas
    • Sec. 9.3.4. Rules for Interpretation of SFHA Boundaries
    • Sec. 9.3.5. Flood Hazard Reduction Standards
    • Sec. 9.3.6. FEMA Designated SFHA Standards
    • Sec. 9.3.7. SFHA Based on Drainage Basin Study, Flood Study, and Flood Hazard Soils Standards
    • Sec. 9.3.8. Streets Crossing Watercourses
    • Sec. 9.3.9. Streets in Special Flood Hazard Areas
    • Sec. 9.3.10. Warning & Disclaimer of Liability
    • Sec. 9.3.11. Sec. Permit and Inspection Procedures
    • Sec. 9.3.12. Penalties
    • Sec. 9.3.13. Stop Work Orders
    • Sec. 9.3.14. Variances and Appeals
  • Article 9.4. Erosion & Sedimentation Control
  • Article 9.5. Watershed Protection Areas

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