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Subd. 3 Statement of Purpose: It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize those losses described in §9~22.01 Subd. 2a by provisions contained herein. 9.22.02 General Provisions. Subd. 1 Lands to Which Ordinance Applies: This ordinance shall apply to ail lands within the jurisdiction of Ramsey shown on the Official Zoning Map and/or the attachments thereto as being located within the boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe, or General Flood Plain Districts. Subd. 2 Establishment of Official Zoning Map: The Official Zoning Map together with all materials attached thereto is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The attached material shall include the Flood Insurance Study for the City of Ramsey prepared by the Federal Insurance Administration dated May, 1979, and the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map and Flood Insurance Rate Map dated November 1, 1979 therein and the revised FB-FW Panel 20 of 20 and the Revised Floodway Data Table prepared by the Minnesota DNR, both dated March 31, 1987. The Official Zoning Map shall be on file in the Office of the City Administrator and the Zoning Administrator. Subd. 3 Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation: The Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation shall be an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the flood plain that result from designation of a floodway. Subd. 4 Interpretation: a. 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. b. The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be determined by scaling distances on the Official Zoning Map. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the district as shown on the Official Zoning Map, as for example where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions and there is a formal appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator, the Board of Adjustment shall make the necessary interpretation. All decisions will be based on elevations on the regional (100-year) flood profile and other available technical data. Persons contesting the location of the district boundaries shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present their case to the Board and to submit technical evidence. Snbd. 5 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 provisions of this ordinance shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. Snbd. 6 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability: This ordinance does not imply that areas outside the flood plain districts or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of Ramsey or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I' I I I