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.
This chapter supersedes any provisions currently
in effect in flood-prone areas. However, any underlying ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provision
are more restrictive.