Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
The purposes of this chapter are the following:
(1) Encourage planning and development in floodplains which are consistent with sound land use practices.(2) Protect people and property in floodplains from the dangers and damage of floodwaters and from materials carried by such floodwaters.(3) Prevent and eliminate urban and rural blight which results from the damages of flooding.(4) Support a comprehensive and coordinated program of floodplain management, based upon the National Flood Insurance Program, designed to preserve and restore the efficiency and carrying capacity of the streams and floodplains of the Commonwealth.(5) Assist municipalities in qualifying for the National Flood Insurance Program.(6) Provide for and encourage local administration and management of floodplains.(7) Minimize the expenditure of public and private funds for flood control projects and for relief, rescue and recovery efforts.