(A) The flood hazard areas of the village are subject to periodic inundation which may result 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.
(B) 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 floodproofed, elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to flood loss.
(C) Article XVIII, Section 3 of the Ohio Constitution grants municipalities the legal authority to adopt land use and control measures for promoting the health, safety and general welfare of its citizens.
(Ord. 518, passed 9-14-89; Am. Ord. 1994-O-14, passed 5-19-95; Am. Ord. 2001-O-4, passed 1-11-01)