§ 14-19. Purpose.  


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  • In order to protect the general health, safety and welfare of the people of the county and to protect the natural assets and resources of the county for posterity, this article is enacted to protect the county's lands and waters from the effects of excessive soil erosion and sedimentation, to prevent siltation of streams and lakes, to prevent clogging of drainage channels, to reduce excessive flood damage, and to prevent damages to the property of adjacent landowners.

(Ord. No. 98-348, § 1.1, 5-12-1998)