The intent of this chapter is to:
A. Promote the general health, welfare and safety of
the community.
B. Minimize flood damage in the future.
C. Minimize danger to public health by protecting water
supply and natural drainage.
D. Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community,
its governmental units, and its residents by preventing development
in areas subject to flooding.
This chapter supersedes any provisions currently
in effect in floodplain areas. However, any underlying ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions
are more restrictive.