§ 154.03 FINDINGS OF FACT.
   (A)   The flood hazard areas of the municipality are subject to periods of inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental service, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.
   (B)   These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards, which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately anchored, damage uses in other areas. Uses that are inadequately flood proofed, elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss.
   (C)   To locate areas of flood hazard, refer to the flood zones identified on the FEMA map on record with the city.
(Prior Code, § 11.01)