This chapter uses the following methods to accomplish the stated purpose:
(A) This chapter restricts or prohibits structures or uses in special flood hazard areas that adversely impact health, safety or property during flooding events;
(B) This chapter requires protection against flood damage for structures or uses vulnerable to floods at the time of initial construction, or after substantial improvement of the structure, or after substantial damage has occurred;
(C) This chapter controls the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation and transport of flood waters;
(D) This chapter controls floodplain development (structural development, placement of manufactured structures, clearing, grading, mining, drilling, dredging, placement of fill, excavating, watercourse alteration, drainage improvements, roadway or bridge construction, individual water or sewer installations and other activities) which may increase flood damage by increasing flood elevations, flood water velocities, or flood discharge patterns; and
(E) This chapter regulates the construction of flood barriers which unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may adversely impact other lands.
(Ord. 417, passed 1-20-09)