1323.02  FINDINGS OF FACT.
   (a)   The flood hazard areas of the Village of Mingo Junction 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 resulting in increases in flood heights and velocities and, when inadequately anchored, such obstructions damage uses in other areas. Uses that are inadequately elevated, flood proofed, or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss. 
(Ord. 2001- 36.  Passed 8-23-01.)