(A) The flood hazard areas of the City of Lakeland, Minnesota, are subject to periodic inundation which results in potential loss of life, loss of property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures or flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(B) Methods used to analyze flood hazards. This chapter is based upon a reasonable method of analyzing flood hazards which is consistent with the standards established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
(C) National Flood Insurance Program compliance. This chapter is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 C.F.R. Parts 59-78, as amended, so as to maintain the community’s eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program.
(Ord. 7518, passed 12-23-2009)