The purpose of this chapter is to help protect the inhabitants of the town from dangers relating to development of floodplains, avalanche paths, steep slopes, wildfire hazard areas and geologically sensitive areas; to regulate the use of land areas which may be subject to wildfire, flooding and avalanche or which may be geologically sensitive; and to further regulate development on steep slopes; to protect the economic and property values of the town, to protect the aesthetic and recreational values and natural resources of the town, which are sometimes associated with floodplains, wildfire hazard areas, avalanche areas and areas of geological sensitivity and slopes; to minimize damage to public facilities and utilities and minimize the need for relief in cleanup operations; to give notice to the public of certain areas within the town where floodplains, wildfire hazard areas, avalanche areas and areas of geologic sensitivity exist; and to promote the general public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 12(1978) § 4; Ord. 5(1985) § 1; Ord. 19(2019) § 6)