108-22-4 Disclosure Required

When a natural hazard report shows that a hazard exists which affects a particular parcel: A copy of the report shall be kept for public inspection in the city planning division office. A notice that runs with the land shall be recorded, and, if applicable, a note on the subdivision plat shall be required, which provide: Notice that the parcel is located within a natural hazard study area; Notice that a natural hazard study and report is available for public inspection in the city planning division office; Notice that a hazard has been identified on the parcel and the type and severity of the hazard; The professional who prepared the report, with his or her contact information; and Any restrictions on the use of the parcel required within the natural hazard report, or by the land use authority. When a natural hazard report is not required, but where the parcel is located within a natural hazard study area, notice that the parcel is located within such an area shall be recorded running with the land and noted on the subdivision plat (if applicable), and shall be written in a form satisfactory to the city engineer and city attorney. The natural hazard ordinance codified in this chapter and natural hazard map represent only those potentially hazardous areas known to the city, and shall not be construed to include all possible potential hazard areas. The natural hazards listed in this chapter may be amended as new information becomes available. The provisions of this chapter do not in any way assure or imply that areas outside its boundaries will be free from the possible adverse effects of a natural hazard. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the city, any officer or employee thereof for any damages from a natural hazard that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative requirement or decision lawfully made thereunder.