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December 15, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 1094 another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. (Ord. of 2-16-87, art. 3, § E; Ord. of 10-17-99, art. 3, § E) Sec. 38-36. SECTION F Interpretation and application of article. In the interpretation and application of this article 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. of 2-16-87, art. 3, § F; Ord. of 10-17-94, art. 3, § F) Sec. 38-37. SECTION G Warning and disclaimer of liability. The degree of flood protection required by this article is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering consideration. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes. This article 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 article shall not create liability on the part of the county or by any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this article or any administrative decision made pursuant to this article. (Ord. of 2-16-87, art. 3, § G; Ord. of 10-17-94, art. 3, § G) Sec. 38-36 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 or special exceptions, shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $50.00 or imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days, or both. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent Cabarrus County from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. Secs. 38-39--38-55. Reserved. ARTICLE 4 ADMINISTRATION Sec. 38-56. SECTION A Designation of Floodplain Administrator. The zoning administrator, hereinafter referred to as "local administrator," is hereby appointed to administer and implement the provisions of this ordinance. (Ord. of 2-16-87, art. 4, § A; Ord. of 10-17-94, art. 9, § A) Sec. 38-57 SECTION B FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION, PERMIT AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. (1) Application Requirements. Application for a Floodplain Development Permit shall be made to the Floodplain Administrator prior to any development activities located within Special Flood Hazard Areas. The following items shall~be presented to the Floodplain Administrator to apply for a floodplain development permit: (a) A plot plan drawn to scale which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following specific details of the proposed floodplain development: (i) the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area of development/disturbance; existing and proposed structures, utility systems, grading/pavement areas, fill materials, storage areas, drainage facilities, and other development; (ii) the boundary of the Special Flood Hazard Area as delineated on the FIRM or other flood map as determined in Article 3, Section B, or a statement that the entire lot is within the Special Flood Hazard Area; (iii) flood zone(s) designation of the proposed development area as determined on the FIRM or other flood map as determined in Article 3, Section B; (iv) the boundary of the floodway(s) or non-encroachment area(s) as determined in Article 3, Section B; (v) the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) where provided as set forth in Article 3, Section B; Article 4, Section C; or Article 5, Section D;