In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter uses the following methods:
(A) Restrict or prohibit uses that are dangerous to health, safety or property in times of flood or cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities;
(B) Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve the uses, be protected against damage at the time of initial construction;
(C) Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and natural protective barriers, which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters;
(D) Control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage; and
(E) Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.
(2002 Code, § 152.04) (Ord. 340, passed 6-12-1995; Ord. 609, passed 10-8-2007; Ord. 613, passed 11-13-2007)