§ 1010-2.004. Findings and nuisance.

(a)

Findings. The board finds and declares that the unregulated obstruction, modification and use of watercourses creates conditions tending to reduce the value of private property, to promote blight and deterioration of property, to cause flooding and drainage losses, and to be injurious to the public health, safety and general welfare.

(b)

Nuisance. Violations of this division and the resulting watercourse conditions constitute public nuisances which may be abated as such in accordance with the provisions of this division and code.

(Ord. 89-27: Govt. C. § 25845).