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Ns 12 r. 661 0 SECTION B. BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD. The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its Flood Insurance Study, dated September 6, 1989 with accompanying maps and other supporting data, and any revision thereto are.adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. SECTION C. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. A Development Permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance prior to the commencement of any develop- ment activities. SECTION D. COMPLIANCE. No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations. SECTION E. ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS. This ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. Eoaaever, where more stringent restrictions shall prevail. SECTION F. INTERPRETATION In the interpretation and application of this ordinance all provisions shall be: (1) considered as minimum requirements; (2).'-iberally construed in favor of the governing body, and; (3) deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. SECTION G. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. The degree of flood protection required by this ordinance is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and -engineering consideration. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This ordinance 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 ordinance shall not create liability on the part of o~ r~ r (local unit) or by anv officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder. -9-