§ 16-11. Methods of reducing flood losses.

In order to accomplish its purpose, this chapter uses the following methods:

(1)

Restrict or prohibit uses that are dangerous to health, safety or property in times of flood, or cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities;

(2)

Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which service such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;

(3)

Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which are involved in the accommodation of floodwaters;

(4)

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

(5)

Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.

(Code 1992, § 8-11; Ord. No. 453, art. 1, § D, 2-10-1987)