[R.O. 2004 § 415.040; Ord. No. 2.150, 7-10-2012]
This Chapter shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, identified as numbered and unnumbered A Zones and AE Zones on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Lawrence County on map panel numbers 29109C0200D, 29109C0302D, 29109C0305D, 29109C0306D, and 29109C0310D, dated August 2, 2012, as amended, and any future revisions thereto. In all areas covered by this Chapter, no development shall be permitted except through the issuance of a floodplain development permit granted by the Board of Aldermen or its duly designated representative under such safeguards and restrictions as the Board of Aldermen or the designated representative may reasonably impose for the promotion and maintenance of the general welfare, health of the inhabitants of the community, and as specifically noted in Article IV.
[R.O. 2004 § 415.050; Ord. No. 2.150, 7-10-2012]
The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby
designated as the Floodplain Administrator under this Chapter.
[R.O. 2004 § 415.060; Ord. No. 2.150, 7-10-2012]
No development located within the
special flood hazard areas of this community shall be located, extended,
converted, or structurally altered without full compliance with the
terms of this Chapter and other applicable regulation.
[R.O. 2004 § 415.070; Ord. No. 2.150, 7-10-2012]
It is not intended by this Chapter
to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants,
or deed restrictions. However, where this Chapter imposes greater
restrictions, the provisions of this Chapter shall prevail. All other
ordinances inconsistent with this Chapter are hereby repealed to the
extent of the inconsistency only.
[R.O. 2004 § 415.080; Ord. No. 2.150, 7-10-2012]
In their interpretation and application,
the provisions of this Chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements,
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.
[R.O. 2004 § 415.090; Ord. No. 2.150, 7-10-2012]
The degree of flood protection required
by this Chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and
is based on engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods
may occur on rare occasions or the flood heights may be increased
by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings
restricted by debris. This Chapter does not imply that areas outside
the floodway and flood fringe or land uses permitted within such areas
will be free from flooding or flood damage. This Chapter shall not
create a liability on the part of the City of Mount Vernon, any officer
or employee thereof for any flood damages that may result from reliance
on this Chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
[R.O. 2004 § 415.100; Ord. No. 2.150, 7-10-2012]
If any Section, clause, provision,
or portion of this Chapter is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid
by a court of appropriate jurisdiction, the remainder of this Chapter
shall not be affected thereby.
