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Works Department at 411 N Ruby ST Suite 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926. The best available information for flood hazard area identification as outlined in KCC 14.08.120 shall be the basis for regulation until a new FIRM is issued which incorporates the data utilized under KCC 14.08.120. (Ord. 2014-015.2014; Ord. 2012-009.2012; Ord, 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 3.2, 1993) 14.08.050 Compliance. No structure or lard shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 3.3, 1993). 14.08.055 Penalties for Noncompliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended. converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations. Violations of the provisions of this ordinance by failure to comRly with any of its requirements(including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions is subject to penalties and enforcement under Title 18 KCC. 14.08.060 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 ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 3.4, 1993). 14.08.070 Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be: 1. Considered as minimum requirements; 2. Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and 3. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. (Ord. 2001- 03; Ord. 93-18 § 3.5, 1993). 14.08.080 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 manmade 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 Kittitas 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. 2001-03; Ord. 9318 § 3.6, 1993). 14.08.085 Seyerabill% This ordinance and the various parts thereof are hereby declared to be severable. Should any Section of this ordinance be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any portion thereof other than the Section so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.