The intent of this chapter is to:
(a) Promote the general health, welfare and safety of the community;
(b) Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices to minimize flood damage in the future;
(c) Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage;
(d) Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental units, and its residents, by preventing excessive development in areas subject to flooding.
(Ord. 79-6. Passed 8-20-79.)
(e) Comply with Federal and State flood plain management requirements. (Ord. 92-16. Passed 9-21-92; Ord. 2009-04. Passed 10-19-09.)