13-1-3: METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES:
In order to accomplish its purposes, this Title includes methods and provisions for:
   A.   Restricting Uses: Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion, or flood heights or velocities;
   B.   Protection Of Facilities: Requiring that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood at the time of initial construction;
   C.   Controlling Alterations: Controlling the alteration of natural flood plains, streams, channels and natural protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel flood waters;
   D.   Development Control: Controlling filling, grading, dredging and other development which will unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas. (Ord. 89-1, 1-10-1989)