The Special Flood Hazard Areas of the town, as identified on the federal Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately anchored, damage uses in other areas. Uses that are inadequately flood proofed, elevated, or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss.
(Ord. 178, passed 6-4-79; Am. Ord. 598, passed 12-6-10)