8-602.A. Permit Safe Uses. Permit only such uses within the designated floodplains as will not endanger life, health, public safety or property in times of flood;

8-602.B. Prohibit Flow Obstructions. Prohibit the placement of fill, culverts, bridges and other structures or materials which would obstruct flood flows or cause potentially damaging debris to be carried downstream;

8-602.C. Minimize Flood Control Costs. Minimize expenditures of public funds for costly flood control projects;

8-602.D. Minimize Rescues. Minimize rescue and relief efforts, generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;

8-602.E. Prevent Interruptions. Prevent avoidable business and commercial interruptions;

8-602.F. Minimize Damages. Minimize damages to public facilities, critical facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;

8-602.G. Notify Buyers. Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard;

8-602.H. Minimize Pollution. Minimize the pollution of water by prohibiting the disposal of garbage and other solid waste materials in floodplains.

8-602.I. Maintain Stable Tax Base. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas; and

8-602.J. Occupant Responsibility. Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazards assume responsibility for their actions.