83-065 ORD PROVIDING CODE OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY ADDING APPENDIX B-1 TO SAID CODE

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Variance - is a grant of relief to a person from the requirements of this ordinance when specific enforce- ment would result ir unnecessary hardship. A variance, therefore, permits construction or development in a manner otherwise prohibited by this ordinance. ARTICLE 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Section A. Lands to which this Ordinance Applies. This ordinance shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas. Section B. Basis for Establishir_g the Areas of Special Flood Hazard. The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a scientific and engi- neering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for the City of Paris, Texas," dated April 15, 1983, with accompany- ing Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Hazard Boundary- -Floodway Maps and any revision thereto are hereby adopted by reference and declared. to be a part of this ordinance. Section C. Establishment of Development Permit. A Development Permit shall be required to ensure conformance with the provisions of this ordinance. Section D. Compliance Pdo Structure or land shall hereafter be located, altered, or have its use changed 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 restric- tions. However, where this ordinance and another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restric- tions shall prevail. Section F. Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this ordi- nance, all provisions shall be: (1) considered as minimum requirements; (2) liberally constructed 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 ordi- nance is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. On rare occasions greater floods can and will occur and flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This ordinance does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of The City of Paris, Paris, Texas or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. -5-