10-1-2: OBJECTIVES AND METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES:

In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter includes methods and provisions for:

   A.   Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in flood heights, velocities, or erosion;

   B.   Requiring that development which is vulnerable to floods, including structures and facilities necessary for the general health, safety, and welfare of citizens, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;

   C.   Preserve and restore natural floodplains, stream channels and natural protective barriers which help accommodate or channel floodwaters;

   D.   Control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage or erosion; and

   E.   Preventing or regulating the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas. (Ord. 82, 12-14-1982; amd. Ord. 815, 7-23-2019)