§ 34-3. Objectives.

The objectives of this chapter are:

(1)

To protect human life, health and property;

(2)

To minimize expenditure of public funds for costly flood control projects;

(3)

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

(4)

To minimize prolonged business interruptions;

(5)

To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in floodable areas;

(6)

To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood-prone areas in such a manner as to minimize blight in flood areas;

(7)

To ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in a floodable area; and

(8)

To establish eligibility for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

(Ord. No. O-07-2-102, § 1(Exh. A), 4-16-07)