It is the purpose of the Floodplain District to designate all areas within the Town subject to inundation by floodwaters as defined and referenced by Chapter 58 of the Denton Town Code. It is the intent hereof that the FP District shall protect the general welfare of the Town of Denton residents and the value of property by preventing excessive damage to buildings, structures, and land due to the conditions of flooding.
The provisions of this section are in addition to the provisions of other districts of this chapter. In all cases of conflicting requirements, the provision that represents the greater restriction or higher standards shall govern. See Chapter 58, Floodplain Zones.