To establish land use regulation for properties situated in floodplains so as to:
(A) Minimize property damage due to flood conditions and safeguard public health, safety and general welfare;
(B) Protect human life and health;
(C) Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;
(D) Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
(E) Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(F) Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines; and streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazards;
(G) Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future blighted areas caused by flood damage;
(H) Ensure that potential property buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard; and
(I) Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions.
(Ord. 2006-09 § 2 (part), 2006)