Watercourse permits required by this title shall be issued by the Director, subject to such conditions as may be imposed pursuant to this title or as may be required by law. Neither the issuance of a permit, nor compliance with the conditions thereof or with the provisions of this title, shall relieve any person from any responsibility otherwise imposed by law for damage to persons or property, nor impose any liability on the City, its officers or employees for damage to persons or property. (Ord. 2597 § 4, 1994; Ord. 2466 § 9, 1991; Ord. 1032 § 1, 1967; prior code § 26.104).