In order to protect the general health, safety and welfare of the people of Lexington County, South Carolina, this Sediment Control and Storm Drainage Chapter is enacted to prevent the erosion of soils, to prevent the sedimentation of streams, to prevent the clogging of ditches, to prevent the silting of lakes, to provide unobstructed and sanitary channels for storm water runoff, to prevent flooding caused by the encroachment of buildings or other structures on natural drainage channels, to prevent pollution of surface water and groundwater, to promote groundwater recharge and to preserve the natural scenic beauty of Lexington County for posterity.
(1985 Code, § 1, 1.10)