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I. Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose, and Methods
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A. Statutory Authorization. The Legislature of the state has in Government Code Sections 65302, 65560 and 65800 conferred upon local government units authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizenry. The city is likewise empowered by its Charter.

B. Findings of Fact.

1. The flood hazard areas of the city are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life or property, 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 adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.

2. These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities, and, when inadequately anchored, damage uses in other areas. Uses that are inadequately floodproofed, elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to flood loss. (Ord. 5062 § 1, 2021; Ord. 4469 § 1, 2007)