15.40.010 Purpose – Liability for damages.
This chapter, together with the relevant portions of other ordinances relating to control of development in floodplains, the development and subdivision of land, the construction of public facilities and the building codes, is intended to assist the city and its residents in the correction of existing storm drainage and surface water runoff. The city does not assume responsibility for drainage problems due to factors other than those attributable directly to activities of the city. The city recognizes as well that it cannot solve existing or potential problems involving storm drainage and runoff because of the limited resources available to it. Therefore, this chapter is not to be construed as an attempt by the city to provide protection to the property and well-being of its inhabitants, but rather to make appropriate use of such resources as might become available for the purpose.
A. It is the specific intent of this chapter to place the obligation of complying with its requirements on the owner or occupant of premises within its scope, and no provision of this chapter is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the city or any of its officers, for whom the implementation or enforcement of this chapter is discretionary and not mandatory.
B. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to be, nor shall be construed to create the basis for any liability on the part of the city or its officers for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of the owner or occupier of premises to comply with this chapter, or by reason or in consequence of any act or omission in connection with the implementation or enforcement of this chapter on the part of the city or its officers. [Ord. 9068 § 1, 1982; Ord. 8827 § 1, 1980].