The intent of this chapter is to:
A. Protect areas of the floodplain necessary to contain floodwaters;
B. Permit only those uses in the floodplain that are compatible with
preserving natural conditions and stream flow;
C. Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the community
by preventing development in areas prone to flooding;
D. Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in
order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future;
E. Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural
drainage;
F. Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental
units, and its residents by preventing excessive development in areas
subject to flooding;
G. Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements;
H. Provide retention areas for the temporary storage of floodwaters;
and
I. Protect other municipalities within the same watershed from the impact
of improper development and the consequent increased potential for
flooding.