The village hereby finds that:
A. Inappropriate use of the floodplain and development have increased flood risk, flood damage, and environmental degradation; and
B. It is necessary to consider stormwater management on a watershed basis; and
C. DuPage County drains poorly because of flat topography and soils of low permeability; and
D. The costs of increasing channel capacity are prohibitive; and
E. Many land development practices upset the natural hydrologic balance of DuPage County streams; and
F. Most flood damage occurs to structures developed adjacent to streams in the floodplain or floodway; and
G. Wetlands represent a significant portion of the natural watershed storage in DuPage County, and wetlands play an essential role in flood storage, conveyance, sediment control, and water quality enhancement; and
H. Many stormwater management facilities are not adequately maintained; and
I. The authority for control of stormwater facilities is widely distributed to many entities in DuPage County; and
J. There are many strong local stormwater management programs; and
K. Inconsistent enforcement of stormwater regulations contributes to the extent and severity of flood damage. (Ord. G-976, 7-24-2012)