(1) Findings. The city finds that areas within the city are characterized by certain soil types, slopes and water levels which, without proper corrective action, are unsuitable for development. Inappropriate development in these areas increases soil erosion and sedimentation, the introduction of toxic materials into ground water encourages pollution, destroys ecological and natural resources and requires expenditures of public funds to correct deficiencies; thereby acting to the detriment of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city.
(2) Purpose. To provide for the regulation of development on restrictive soils in a way as to minimize the risk of environmental damage and to protect private homeowners and governmental units from incurring high maintenance and capital costs resulting from the necessity to correct deficiencies encountered as a result of development on poorly suited soils.
(Prior Code, § 1004.01)