1. Protect human life and health;

2. Minimize public expenditure on flood control projects;

3. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and that are generally undertaken at the expense of the public;

4. Minimize prolonged business interruptions caused by flooding;

5. Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains; electric, telephone and sewer lines; streets; and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;

6. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood-prone areas in such a manner as to minimize future flood blight areas;

7. Promote that potential buyers are notified if properties are a flood area;

8. Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions;

9. Minimize damage to public infrastructure, including but not limited to utilities, streets, and bridges that are susceptible to flooding; and

10. Protect and safeguard the welfare and safety of first responders should an emergency response be needed. (Ord. 2020-7 §1, amended, 2020)