§ 12-3. Statement of purpose.

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to:

(1)

Protect human life and health;

(2)

Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;

(3)

Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;

(4)

Minimize prolonged business interruptions;

(5)

Minimize damage to critical facilities, infrastructure, and other public facilities such as water, sewer, and gas mains; electric and communications stations; and streets and bridges located in floodplains;

(6)

Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of floodprone areas in such a manner as to minimize future floodblight areas; and

(7)

Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is located in a flood hazard area.

(Ord. No. 02-13, art. I, § C, 1-13-2013)