§ 152.002 INTENT.

   The intent of this chapter is to:

   (A)   Promote the general health, welfare and safety of the community;

   (B)   Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future;

   (C)   Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage;

   (D)   Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental units and its residents, by preventing excessive development in areas subject to flooding; and

   (E)   Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.

(Ord. 1422, passed 4-21-2014, Art. II, § 2.01)