(a) Intent. The intent of this article is to:
(1) Promote the general health, welfare and safety of the community.
(2) Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.
(3) Minimize danger to public health and safety by protecting water supply, sanitary sewage disposal and natural drainage.
(4) Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental units and its residents, by preventing the unwise design and construction of development in areas subject to flooding.
(b) Abrogation and Greater Restriction. This article supersedes any ordinances currently in effect in flood prone areas. However, any underlying ordinance shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
(c) Applicability. Provisions of all other codes, ordinances and regulations shall be applicable insofar as they are consistent with the provisions of this article and the Municipality's and/or County's need to minimize the hazards and damage resulting from flooding.
(Passed 7-24-00.)