A. The flood hazard areas of Bettendorf are subject to periodic inundation which can result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort, and convenience of its residents.
B. These flood losses, hazards, and related adverse effects are caused by:
1. The occupancy of flood hazard areas by uses vulnerable to flood damages which create hazardous conditions as a result of being inadequately elevated or otherwise unprotected from flooding; and
2. The cumulative effect of obstructions on the floodplain causing increases in flood heights and velocities.
C. This chapter relies upon engineering methodology for analyzing flood hazards which includes the extensive study on flood drainage undertaken by the city. This approach is consistent with the standards established by the Department of Natural Resources. (2008 Code app. C art. I; amd. Ord. 03-21, 2-16-2021)
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