In order to accomplish its purpose, this chapter includes methods and provisions to:
(A) Require that development which is vulnerable to floods, including structures and facilities necessary for the general health, safety and welfare of citizens, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
(B) Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which increase flood heights, velocities or erosion;
(C) Control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage or erosion;
(D) Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers that will unnaturally divert flood waters or that may increase flood hazards to other lands; and
(E) Preserve and restore natural floodplains, stream channels and natural protective barriers which carry and store flood waters.
(Prior Code, § 11-1-1) Penalty, see § 152.99