No permit shall be issued for the construction of any building or structure within the flood hazard district until the plans for such construction or use have been submitted to the planning commission and approval is given in writing for such construction or use. In its review of plans submitted, the planning commission shall be guided by the following standards, keeping in mind that the purpose of this district is to prevent encroachment into the floodway which will unduly increase flood heights and endanger life and property:

A.

Any structure or the filling of land permitted shall be of a type not appreciably damaged by floodwaters.

B.

Any permitted structure or the filling of land shall be designed, constructed and placed on the lot so as to offer the minimum obstruction to and effect upon the flow of water.

C.

Any structure, equipment or material permitted shall be firmly anchored to prevent it from floating away and thus damaging other structures and threatening to obstruct bridge openings and other restricted sections of the stream.

D.

Where, in the opinion of the planning commission, topographic data, engineering and other studies are needed to determine the effects of flooding on a proposed structure or fill and/or the effect of the structure or fill on the flow of water, the planning commission may require the applicant to submit such data or other studies prepared by competent engineers and other technical people.

E.

The granting of approval of any structure or use shall not constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind or nature by the City of Sylvester or by any officer or employee thereof of the practicality or safety of any structure or use proposed and shall create no liability upon of [or] cause action against such public body, officer or employee for any damage that may result pursuant thereto.