The intent of this chapter is to:
(A) Promote the general health, welfare and safety of the city.
(B) Encourage the utilization of appropriate minimum construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flooding damage.
(C) Minimize danger to public health and safety by protecting the water supply and sanitary sewage disposal, and to protect natural drainage.
(D) Assure the County Assessor obtains information concerning improvement of real property as required by W.Va. Code § 11-3-3A.
(E) Assure all County E-911 addresses are obtained and kept current to maintain the established emergency response dispatch systems.
(F) Reduce financial burdens imposed on the residents, real property owners and its governmental units by preventing the unwise design and construction of development in areas subject to flooding.
(Ord. 280, passed 3-4-2021)