The uncontrolled use of shorelands in the city affects the public health, safety, and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare to provide for the wise development of shorelands and floodplain areas. The state legislature has delegated responsibility to the municipalities of the state to regulate the subdivision, use, and development of the shorelands and floodplains and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, preserve the economic and natural values of shorelands, and provide for the wise utilization of waters and related land resources.
(Prior Code, § 13.28)