A. The flood hazard areas of Lincoln County are subject to periodic inundation which results in danger of loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and government 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. The cumulative effects of obstructions in special flood hazard areas, which increase flood heights and velocities, are major contributors to flood losses. The flood losses are also caused by structures that are inadequately elevated, floodproofed, or protected from flood damage.
C. The ability of Lincoln County to overcome impediments to wash maintenance have resulted in significant damage to personal property, local structures and public infrastructure.
D. Significant portions of private lands and future public land releases are located in unmapped areas of Lincoln County. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-2-2010, eff. 8-21-2010)