14.22.050 - Lands to which this chapter applies.
14.22.060 - Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
14.22.070 - Penalties for noncompliance.
14.22.080 - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
14.22.100 - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
14.22.050 - Lands to which this chapter applies.
This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of Mason County. These lands are designated as frequently flooded areas by the Mason County resource ordinance pursuant to RCW 36.70A.
(Ord. 87-08 Attach. A (part), § 3.1, 2008: Ord. 81-07, Attach. A, § 3.1, 2007: Ord. 9-03, Attach. B8, § 3.1, 2003: Ord. 10-02, Attach. B, § 3.1, 2002: Ord. 16-00, Attach. B, § 3.1, 2000: Ord. 59-91, § 3.1, 1991).
14.22.060 - Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for the Mason County" dated May 17, 1988, and revised December 8, 1998, with accompanying Flood Insurance Maps, and any subsequent amendments thereto, is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The Flood Insurance Study is on file at the Mason County department of community development, Building I, 411 N. 5th St., Shelton, Washington.
(Ord. 87-08 Attach. A (part), § 3.2, 2008: Ord. 81-07, Attach. A, § 3.2, 2007: Ord. 9-03, Attach. B8, § 3.2, 2003: Ord. 10-02, Attach. B, § 3.2, 2002: Ord. 16-00, Attach. B, § 3.2, 2000: Ord. 59-91, § 3.2, 1991).
14.22.070 - Penalties for noncompliance.
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. Violation of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than one thousand dollars imprisoned for not more than sixty days, or both, for each violation, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Nothing herein contained shall prevent Mason County from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. The Mason County Development Code Chapter 15.13 provides for enforcement of violations to permits.
(Ord. 87-08 Attach. A (part), § 3.3, 2008: Ord. 81-07, Attach. A, § 3.3, 2007: Ord. 9-03, Attach. B8, § 3.3, 2003: Ord. 10-02, Attach. B, § 3.3, 2002: Ord. 16-00, Attach. B, § 3.3, 2000: Ord. 59-91, § 3.3, 1991).
14.22.080 - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another chapter, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
(Ord. 87-08 Attach. A (part), § 3.4, 2008: Ord. 81-07, Attach. A, § 3.4, 2007: Ord. 9-03, Attach. B8, § 3.4, 2003: Ord. 10-02, Attach. B, § 3.4, 2002: Ord. 16-00, Attach. B, § 3.4, 2000: Ord. 59-91, § 3.4, 1991).
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
(1)
Considered as a minimum requirements;
(2)
Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.
(Ord. 87-08 Attach. A (part), § 3.5, 2008: Ord. 81-07, Attach. A, § 3.5, 2007: Ord. 9-03, Attach. B8, § 3.5, 2003: Ord. 10-02, Attach. B, § 3.5, 2002: Ord. 16-00, Attach. B, § 3.5, 2000: Ord. 59-91, § 3.5, 1991).
14.22.100 - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This chapter 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 chapter shall not create liability on the part of Mason County, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.
(Ord. 87-08 Attach. A (part), § 3.6, 2008: Ord. 81-07, Attach. A, § 3.6, 2007: Ord. 9-03, Attach. B8, § 3.6, 2003: Ord. 10-02, Attach. B, § 3.6, 2002: Ord. 16-00, Attach. B, § 3.6, 2000: Ord. 59-91, § 3.6, 1991).