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 generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;

D. Minimize prolonged business interruptions;

E. Minimize damage to critical facilities, infrastructure, and other public facilities such as water, sewer and gas mains; electric and communications stations; and streets and bridges located in floodplains;

F. 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; and

G. Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is located in a flood hazard area. (Ord. 3, Series 2022)