12-1-1: FINDINGS OF FACT:

   A.   The flood hazard areas of the city are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and property, health, and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental service, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

   B.   These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately floodproofed, elevated, or otherwise protected from flood damage, also contribute to the flood loss. (Ord. 15-86, 2-9-1987)