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Cross reference(s)—Definitions generally, � 1-2. Sec. 30-1862. Statutory authority. The legislature of the state has, in Minn. Stats. chs. 103F and 462, delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses. Therefore, the city council does ordain as provided in this division. (Code 1982, § 902.00(1)) Sec. 30-1863. Findings. (a) The flood hazard areas of the city are subject to periodic inundation which results in potential loss of life, loss of 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. (b) This division is based upon a reasonable method of analyzing flood hazards which is consistent with the standards established by the state department of natural resources. (c) This division is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 59-80, as amended, so as to maintain the city's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. (d) This division is also intended to preserve the natural characteristics and functions of watercourses and floodplains in order to moderate flood and stormwater impacts, improve water quality,reduce soil erosion rotect aquatic and ri )arian habitat ptovide recreational opisortunities,,provide aesthetic benefits, and enhance community and economic development. (Code 1982, § 902.00(2); Ord. No. 11-05, § 3, 10-17-2011) Sec. 30-1864. Purpose of division. It is the purpose of this division to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize those losses described in section 30-1863(a) by provisions contained in this division. (Code 1982, § 902.00(3)) Sec. 30-1865. Lands to which division applies. This division shall apply only to those lands within the jurisdiction of the city shown on the official zoning map and/or the attachments thereto as being located within the boundaries of the floodplain. lain shown as Zones A or AEJ on the Flood Insurance Rate Map panels. (Code 1982, § 902.02(1); Ord. No. 11-05, § 4, 10-17-2011)