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D. Minimize expenditure of public monies on flood control projects; <br /> E. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally <br /> undertaken at the expense of the general public; <br /> F. Minimize prolonged business interruptions due to flooding events; <br /> G. Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, <br /> telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in Special Flood Hazard Areas; <br /> H. Minimize future flood blight areas to help maintain a stable tax base; and <br /> I. Provide for notice to potential buyers when property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. <br /> SECTION 4. LANDS TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE APPLIES <br /> The ordinance shall apply to all Special Flood Hazard Areas within the jurisdiction of <br /> City of Batesville. <br /> • SECTION 5. METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES <br /> This ordinance uses the following methods to accomplish the stated purpose: <br /> A. This ordinance restricts or prohibits structures or uses in Special Flood Hazard Areas that <br /> adversely impact health, safety or property during flooding events; <br /> B. This ordinance requires protection against flood damage for structures or uses vulnerable to <br /> floods at the time of initial construction, or after substantial improvement of the structure, or <br /> after substantial damage has occurred; <br /> C. This ordinance controls the alteration of natural floodplain, stream channels and natural <br /> protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation and transport of flood waters; <br /> D. This ordinance controls floodplain development(structural development, placement of <br /> manufactured structures, clearing, grading, mining, drilling, dredging, placement of fill, <br /> excavating,watercourse alteration, drainage improvements,roadway or bridge construction, <br /> individual water or sewer installation and other activities)which may increase flood damage <br /> by increasing flood elevations, flood water velocities, or flood discharge patterns; <br /> E. This ordinance regulates the construction of flood barriers which unnaturally divert <br /> floodwaters or which may adversely impact other lands. <br /> 2of5 <br />