The intent of this chapter is to:
A. Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of
the community.
B. Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction
practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.
C. Minimize danger to public health by protecting water
supply and natural drainage.
D. Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community,
its governmental units, and its residents, by preventing excessive
development in areas subject to flooding.
E. Comply with federal and state floodplain management
requirements.
This chapter supersedes any other conflicting
provisions which may be in effect in identified floodplain areas.
However, any other ordinance provisions shall remain in full force
and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
If there is any conflict between any of the provisions of this chapter,
the more restrictive shall apply.