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e . Ordinance No. 1104 , Page 5. . for the City of La Porte," dated February 12, 1971, with accompanying 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 chapt~r. Section 10~-7. . Permit required. To ensure conformance with the provisions of the Chapter, the requirements herein stated are expressly made part of the procedure necessary to obtain a building permit under Chapter 8 of this Code. Section 10~-8. Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be located, altered, or have its use changed without full compliance with the terms of this Chapter and other applicable regulations. Section 10~-9. Abrogation and greater restrictions. e This Chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restric- tions. However, where this Chapter and another conflict or overlap, whichever the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. Section 10~-10. Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be: (a) considered as minimum requirements; (b) liberally constructed in favor of the governing body; and (c) deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State statutes. Section 10~-11. Warning and disclaimer of liability. e The degree of flood protection required by this Chapter 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 chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from floodings or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the City of La Porte or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. ARTICLE III Administration Section 10~-12. Designation of Building I~spector as local administrator. The City Building Insp~ctor is hereby appointed to administer, and implement the provisions of this chapter. Section 10~-13. Duties and responsibilities of the Building Inspector. In administering and implementing the provisions of this Chapter, the duties and responsibilities of the Building Inspector shall include, but not be limited to: e