A. Recurrent flooding of a portion of the city of Belgrade's land resources causes loss of life, damage to property, disruption of commerce and governmental services, and unsanitary conditions; all of which are detrimental to the health, safety, welfare, and property of occupants of flooded lands and the people of Belgrade; and
B. The public interest necessitates management and regulation of flood prone land and waters in a manner consistent with sound land and water use management practices which will prevent and alleviate flooding threats to life and health and reduce private and public economic losses. (Ord. 2011-5, 10-17-2011)