Los Lunas |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION |
Chapter 15.24. FLOOD AREA DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS |
§ 15.24.020. Findings of fact.
A. The flood hazard areas of the village may be subject to inundation which could result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, and extraordinary public expenditure for flood protection and relief, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.
B.
These flood losses are created by the cumulative effect of obstructions in floodplains which cause an increase in flood heights and velocities, and by the occupancy of flood hazard areas by uses vulnerable to floods and hazardous to other lands because they are inadequately elevated, floodproofed or otherwise protected from flood damage.
(Ord. 269-B (part), 2000; Ord. 150 Art. 1(B), 1988)