8-603.A. Degree of Protection Reasonable. The degree of flood protection required by this Division 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 Division does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damage. This Division shall not create liability on the part of the Town of Telluride, any officer or employee thereof, or FEMA, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Division or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.

8-603.B. Temporary Floodway Maps. Utilization of temporary floodway maps which have not received final approval from FEMA does not imply that the flood boundaries of the approval maps by FEMA will be the same as the temporary maps. Neither the Town nor its officers, employees, or agents shall be liable in any manner for an applicant’s reliance on the maps approved under Section 8-604.