(A) Purpose and scope. These regulations and standards are to protect the various portions of the urban area from flooding; to provide clean and sanitary channels for runoff; to prevent pollution of watersheds, streams, and natural drainage channels; to prevent the encroachment of buildings and improvements on natural drainage channels; to equitably apportion the cost of improvements; to protect natural scenic areas; and to provide for the conservation of the natural resources of the area.
(Prior Code, § 18-136)
(B) Application. All subdivisions of land shall comply with the design and improvement requirements herein established for the protection of flood hazard areas and the prevention of erosion.
(Prior Code, § 18-137)