§ 3.02.01. Findings of Fact

A.

The flood hazard areas of the County are subject to periodic inundation, which could result in loss of life, property damage, health, and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which could adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

B.

These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in flood plains causing increases in flood heights and velocities, and by the occupancy in flood hazard areas by structures vulnerable to floods or hazardous to the lands which are inadequately elevated, floodproofed, or otherwise inadequately protected from flood damages.