It is the purpose of the flood plain area to protect the natural, human and economic resources of the City and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by application of special regulations for the use of land which may be subject to periodic inundation at predictable intervals, which may be subject to soil erosion or which may be particularly suited to provide for the impoundment of waters for the purpose of storm water control or ground water recharge. Such regulations, while permitting reasonable economic use and considering the physical limitations of such land, will help to protect the public health, safety and general welfare and will reduce the financial burden imposed upon the community which may result from the improper use of land. All lands included in such area shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter in addition to the provisions of any other ordinance applicable to the district in which such lands may be located.
(Ord. 78-7. Passed 9-25-78.)