12-1-4: METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES:
In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter uses the following methods:
   A.   Restrict or prohibit uses that are dangerous to health, safety, or property in times of flood or that cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities;
   B.   Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
   C.   Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which are involved in the accommodation of floodwaters;
   D.   Control filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase flood damage;
   E.   Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands. (Ord. 508, 4-1-2013)