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The purpose of this chapter is to ensure public safety; minimize hazards to persons and property from flooding, to protect watercourses from encroachment, and to maintain the capability of floodplains to retain and carry off floodwaters. The Town of Tiverton elects to comply with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-488, as amended).
(Ord. of 2-08-10; Ord. of 8-26-2013)