The purpose of these overlays includes:
(A) To protect areas with environmental sensitivity.
(B) To promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the city.
(C) To minimize losses of life, property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base due to periodic inundation.
(D) To comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 CFR Parts 59-78, as amended, so as to maintain the community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program.
(E) To preserve the natural characteristics and functions of watercourses and flood plains in order to moderate flood and stormwater impacts, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, protect aquatic and riparian habitat, provide recreational opportunities, provide aesthetic benefits and enhance community and economic development.
(Ord. 2000-936; Am. Ord. 2005-1033, passed 2-7-05; Am. Ord. 2016-1209, passed 10-10-16)