2025 10 21 Regular Session Packet

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Section F. Interpretation 
 
In the interpretation and application of this Ordinance, 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 Tennessee statutes. 
 
 
Section G. 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 Areas of Special Flood Hazard 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 City of Athens,  Tennessee or by any officer or employee thereof for 
any flood damages that result from reliance on this Ordinance or any administrative decision 
lawfully made hereunder. 
 
 
Section H. Penalties for Violation 
 
Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements, 
including violation of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of 
variance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable as other misdemeanors as provided by law. 
Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, 
upon adjudication therefore, be fined  as prescribed by Tennessee statutes , and in addition, shall 
pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be 
considered a separate offense . Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City of Athens,  
Tennessee from taking such other lawful actions to prevent or remedy any violation. 
 
 
ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATION 
 
Section A. Designation of Ordinance Administrator 
 
The Building Official  and Community Development Director  are hereby appointed  as the 
Administrator to implement the provisions of this Ordinance. 
 
 
Section B. Permit Procedures 
 
Application for a development permit shall be made to the Administrator on forms furnished by 
the community prior to any development activities . The development permit may include, but is 
not limited to the following: plans in duplicate drawn to scale and showing the nature, location, 
dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, earthen fill 
placement, storage of materials or equipment, and drainage facilities.  Specifically, the following 
information is required: 
 
1. Application stage 
 
a. Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the proposed lowest floor, 
including basement, of all buildings where B ase Flood Elevations are 
available, or to certain height above the highest adjacent grade when 
applicable under this Ordinance. 
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