Sec. 62-71. - Lands to which this ordinance applies.

This Ordinance shall apply to all SFHAs, except as otherwise noted for Building Floor and Slab Minimum Elevations for all areas of Collier County [see Subsection 62-126A(16)], within the jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3)

Sec. 62-72. - Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.

The SFHA identified by FEMA in the FIS for Collier County, Florida, and Incorporated Areas, dated May 16, 2012, with the accompanying maps and other supporting data, are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Ordinance. The FIS and DFIRM are on file at the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners located at the County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg. F, 4th Floor, Naples, FL 34112.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 2)

Sec. 62-73. - Designation of floodplain administrator.

The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, hereby appoints the County Manager or designee to administer and implement the provisions of this Ordinance and is herein referred to as the Floodplain Administrator.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3)

Sec. 62-74. - Establishment of development permit.

A Development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance prior to the commencement of any Development activities.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3)

Sec. 62-75. - Compliance.

No Structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this Ordinance and other applicable regulations.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3)

Sec. 62-76. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.

This Ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this Ordinance and another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3)

Sec. 62-77. - Interpretation.

In the interpretation and application of this Ordinance all provisions shall be:

(1)

Considered as minimum requirements; and

(2)

Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State of Florida Statutes.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3)

Sec. 62-78. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.

The degree of Flood protection required by this Ordinance 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 Ordinance does not imply that land outside the SFHA 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 Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, or by any officer or employee thereof for any Flood damages that result from reliance on this Ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3)

Sec. 62-79. - Penalties for violation.

Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, including Violation of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of Variance or special exceptions, shall be punishable as provided in the Collier County Consolidated Code Enforcement Ordinance as it may be amended or replaced.

(Ord. No. 2011-07, § 3)

Secs. 62-80—62-100. - Reserved.