A. Frequently flooded areas perform important hydrologic functions and may present a risk to persons and property.

B. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas caused by flooding, while protecting the functions and values of floodplains, including special consideration for anadromous fish habitat in combination with the provisions for fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas in this chapter. (Ord. 3064 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)