Findings of fact

• A. Special flood hazard areas (SFHA) are subject to periodic flooding which can result in the loss of life and property; create health and safety hazards; disrupt commerce and governmental services; require public expenditures for flood protection and relief and impair the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
• B. Flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of unregulated development in SHFA which cause increased flood heights and velocities and by structures that are vulnerable to floods because they are inadequately elevated, flood-proofed, or otherwise protected from flood damages.
• C. The review of development in SFHA's to insure compliance with the requirements of this chapter will reduce financial burdens to the City and prevent future displacement and suffering of its residents.

(Ord. 2013-27, § 1, 8/26/2013; Ord. 2015-28, § 1, 8/24/2015)