(a) The flood hazard areas of Canyon Lake are subject to periodic inundation which results 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 public health, safety, and general welfare.
(b) These flood losses are caused by uses that are inadequately elevated, flood-proofed, or protected from flood damage. The cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities also contributes to flood losses.
(c) This Chapter meets and exceeds the minimum standards for the State of California, as recommended by FEMA, and as requested in coordination with the Engineer for the Property Owner’s Association. Community adoption of higher standards can be applied towards credit under the Community Rating System (CRS) program and result in reduced premiums for all flood insurance policy holders within the entire community.
(Ord. 153, passed 9-17-2014)