§ 78-54. Methods of reducing losses.

(a)

In order to accomplish its purposes, this article uses the following methods:

(1)

Restricts or prohibits uses that are dangerous to health, safety or property in times of flood, or cause excessive increase in flood heights or velocities;

(2)

Requires that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;

(3)

Controls the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which are involved in the accommodation of floodwaters;

(4)

Controls filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage; and

(5)

Prevents or regulates the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.

(b)

The city's participation in the FEMA sponsored Community Rating System (CRS) Program provides incentives for activities that reduce flood losses and support the sale of flood insurance. This program will result in flood premium reductions for city residents. The department of safety and permits is designated as the city's lead agency or CRS coordinator to the program. Part of the program's goal is to actively involve city departments and associated agencies in the development, advertising, and enforcement of any activity that would reduce property damage and residential liability in the event of flooding. Participation in the CRS Program includes annual review and revision of the floodplain management plan for the city, which may include a public hearing process, citywide mail-outs, and other forms of public advertisement. The plan will be made available to the public and interested parties through the city public library system, city planning commission, department of safety and permits, and the office of the clerk of council.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 26906, § 1, 5-5-16, eff. 6-1-16)