Ordinances-1994-185

SECTION II - General Provisions A. Lands to Which Ordinance Apply The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all areas having special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of TIFFIN, IOWA. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the special flood hazard areas are those areas designated as Zone A on the Flood Insurance Rate Map for the City of TIFFIN, IOWA, as amended, which is hereby adopted and made a part of this Ordinance. B. Rules for Interpretation of Flood Hazard Boundaries The boundaries of the Special Flood Hazard areas shall be determined by scaling distances on the official Flood Insurance Rate Map. When an interpretation is needed as to the exact location of a boundary, the ( CITY ENGINEER ) shall make the necessary interpretation. The ( CITY COUNCIL ) shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the ( CITY ENGINEER ) in the enforcement or administration of this Ordinance. C. 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. D. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions It is not intended by this Ordinance to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this Ordinance imposes greater restrictions, the provision of this Ordinance shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. E. Interpretation In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the governing body and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State statutes.