1978.10.30 ORD 1978-153 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(1) The regulatory flood protection elevation within the Floodway and Flood Fringe Districts shall be established by adding one foot to the Base Flood Water Surface Elevations with Floodway listed in the Floodway Data Table contained in the Flood Insurance Study. Regulatory flood protection elevations between cross-sections shall be interpolated. (2) The regulatory flood protection elevation within the General Flood Plain District shall be calculated by the City Engineer in accordance with procedures in Section 320-28 , Subd. D (2) of this Ordinance. Subd. D: INTERPRETATION. (1) In the interpretation and application, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the City Council and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State Statutes. (2) The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be determined by scaling distances on the Official Zoning Map. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the district as shown on the Official Zoning Map, as for example where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions, the City Council shall make the necessary interpretation based on elevations on the regional (100-year) flood profile. The person contesting the location of the district boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present his case to the City and to submit technical evidence if he so desires. Subd. E: COMPLIANCE. No structure or land shall hereafter be used and no structure shall be located, extended, converted, or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this Ordinance and other applicable regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction of this Ordinance. Subd. F: ABROGATION, GREATER RESTRICTIONS AND REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT REGULATIONS. It is not intended by this Ordinance to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, convenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this Ordinance imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. Subd. G: WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. This Ordinance does not imply that areas outside the flood plain districts or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This Ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the City of Hugo or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.