§ 82-28.208. Methods of reducing flood losses.

In order to accomplish its purpose, this ordinance includes methods and provisions for:

(1)

Restricting or prohibiting land uses that create a danger to health, safety and property due to water inundation or erosion hazards or that result in damaging increases in erosion, flood heights or velocities;

(2)

Requiring that land use areas vulnerable to floods be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction including facilities such as utilities, which serve them;

(3)

Requiring that the design of streets and public access facilities include consideration of accessibility under the base flood conditions for emergency service vehicles and any rescue and relief operations;

(4)

Controlling and limiting the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and natural protection barriers that help accommodate or channel floodwaters;

(5)

Controlling filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage;

(6)

Preventing or regulating the construction of flood barriers that will unnaturally divert floodwaters or that may increase flood hazards in other areas.

(7)

Requiring orderly development of drainage facilities within watershed areas as development occurs;

(8)

Recognizing the importance and beneficial functions of natural floodplains; and

(9)

Requiring that all new construction and substantial improvements within floodplains be constructed in such a manner that flood damage will be minimized.

(Ords. 2000-33, 99-35, 96-11, 90-118, 88-50, 87-45).