The purpose of this chapter is to regulate development in sensitive land areas as identified below in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare and promote environmentally sound planning, design and development. This chapter recognizes that development of land in these areas involves special considerations and unique situations, which result from the topography and geology of the land. These areas include, but are not limited to, areas of natural drainage, high groundwater, and potential floodplains. (Ord. 12-07)