It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the community and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to:
(A) Protect human life and health;
(B) Minimize damage to public infrastructure, including, but not limited to, utilities, streets and bridges that are susceptible to flooding;
(C) Minimize prolonged business interruptions caused by flooding;
(D) Minimize public expenditures on flood-control projects;
(E) Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts that are associated with flooding and are generally undertaken at the expense of the public;
(F) Protect and safeguard the welfare and safety of first responders should an emergency response be needed;
(G) Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood-prone areas in such a manner as to minimize future flood blight areas; and
(H) Promote that potential buyers are notified if properties are in a flood area.
(Ord. 2020-12-1, passed 12-14-2020)