§ 9-17. Findings of fact.

The Plaquemines Parish Council, Louisiana, hereby finds and declares that:

(1)

There exist within the area of the parish certain areas of special flood hazard subject to periodic inundation which may result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, and extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, all of which may adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.

(2)

These flood losses may be created by the cumulative effect of obstructions in flood plains 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 not adequately elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage.

(3)

Adoption of flood plain management regulations applicable to areas of special flood hazard is required by LRS 38:84, and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and implementing regulations thereto (24 CFR 1910-11) to maintain the eligibility of the parish for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and for the issuance of flood insurance for all properties within the unincorporated areas.

(4)

The regulations set forth by this article for the prevention of flood damage are therefore necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 08-211, § 1.2, 9-25-08)