The ordinance from which the provisions of this subchapter derives is enacted pursuant to the police powers granted to this county by county statutory authority in 55 ILCS 5/5-1041 and 5/5-1063 in order to accomplish the following purposes:
(A) To prevent unwise developments from increasing flood or drainage hazards to others;
(B) To protect new buildings, and major improvements to buildings, from flood damage;
(C) To promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens from the hazards of flooding;
(D) To lessen the burden on the taxpayers for flood control repairs to public facilities and utilities and flood rescue and relief operations;
(E) To maintain property values and a stable tax base by minimizing the potential for creating blight areas;
(F) To make federally subsidized flood insurance available; and
(G) To preserve the natural characteristics and functions of watercourses and floodplains in order to moderate flood and stormwater impacts, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, protect aquatic and riperian habitat, provide recreational opportunities, provide aesthetic benefits and enhance community and economic development.
(Ord. 2009-05, passed 9-22-2009)