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Sec. 17.56.080. -Reserved. Sec. 17.56.090.-Applicability and effect of provisions. The regulations set forth in this chapter for the flood regulatory district shall apply to those lands within the 100-year floodplain which are mapped and designated on the official map. The regulations of this chapter shall be construed as being supplementary to the regulations imposed on the same lands by any underlying zoning category, ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction. This chapter supersedes zoning provisions relating to floodplains. Any underlying zoning district regulations, ordinances, easements, covenants, or deed restrictions shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that its provisions are more restrictive. Sec. 17.56.100. -Interpretation. In the board of adjustment's interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements, shall be liberally construed in favor of the city and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by the Colorado Constitution, Louisville Home Rule Charter, and state statutes. Sec. 17.56.110.- 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 hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of or be a cause of action against the city, any board, commission, officer, or employee thereof, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative or other decision lawfully made under this chapter. Sec. 17.56.120. - Flood regulatory district—Application. The provisions for the flood regulatory district apply to all floodplains or watercourses in the city for areas on the official map established by section 17.56.070 and designated thereon as special flood hazard areas. Sec. 17.56.130. - Flood regulatory district—Description. The flood regulatory district shall include the area delineated on the official maps established by section 17.56.070. Sec. 17.56.140. -Reserved. Sec. 17.56.150. - Flood regulatory district—Permitted uses. A. The following open uses shall be permitted within the flood regulatory district to the extent Ordinance No.1625,Series 2012 Page 13 of 31 13