(A) The stormwater management regulations of this chapter shall protect, maintain, and enhance the public health, safety, environment, and general welfare by establishing minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse effects of stormwater runoff associated with new development.
(B) Proper management of stormwater runoff will protect property; control stream channel erosion; prevent increased flooding associated with new development; protect floodplains, wetlands, water resources, riparian, and aquatic ecosystems; and otherwise provide for environmentally sound use of the county’s natural resources.
(2013 Code, § 20-1)