§ 35-26. Purpose.

The city finds that the proper management of post-development stormwater runoff will minimize damage to public and private property and infrastructure, safeguard the public health, safety, environment, and general welfare, and protect water resources. These purposes are accomplished by:

(1)

Protecting the integrity of the local and regional watersheds and preserving the health of water resources;

(2)

Requiring that new development and redevelopment maintain a designated discharge rate after the development of property in order to prevent increased flooding, erosion, nonpoint source pollution, and to maintain the integrity of stream channels and riparian habitats;

(3)

Establishing minimum post-development stormwater management standards and design criteria for the regulation and control of stormwater runoff quantity and quality;

(4)

Establishing design and application criteria for the construction and use of structural stormwater control facilities that can be used to meet the minimum post-development stormwater management standards;

(5)

Minimizing the expenditure of public funding and resources for drainage related projects;

(6)

Minimizing the damage caused by drainage to public and private facilities and utilities; including, but not limited to, water, sanitary sewer, electrical, telephone, cable, gas lines, streets, sidewalks, and bridges;

(7)

Making information available to potential buyers and existing property owners concerning areas of special flood hazard;

(8)

Promoting a stable tax base and preserving land values;

(9)

Preserving the natural beauty and aesthetics of the city;

(10)

Encouraging the use of nonstructural stormwater management and better site design practices to preserve greenspace and other conservation areas; and

(11)

Providing for the long-term responsibility for and maintenance of structural stormwater control facilities and nonstructural stormwater management practices to ensure continued functionality, maintenance, and protection for the public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 2017-10008, § II, 10-26-17)