In order to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City, these Stormwater Management Regulations are hereby enacted for the general purpose of assuring the proper balance between man's use of land and the preservation of a safe and beneficial environment. More specifically, the provisions of these regulations, as amended from time to time, are intended to:
(a) Reduce property damage and human suffering; and
(b) To minimize the hazards of personal injury due to flooding.