A. Protect human life and health;

B. Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;

C. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and often undertaken at the expense of the general public;

D. Minimize prolonged business interruptions;

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

F. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood hazard areas so as to minimize blight areas caused by flooding;

G. Notify potential buyers that the property is in a special flood hazard area;

H. Notify those who occupy flood hazard areas that they assume responsibility for their actions; and

I. Participate in and maintain eligibility for flood insurance and disaster relief. (Ord. 2400, 2020)