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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY . CITY OF ARDEN H1LLS ORDINANCE N0. 218 FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE CITY OF RRDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA SECTION I STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT AND PURPOSE A. Statutory Authorization The Legislature of the State of Minnesota has, - in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 104 and M.S.A. 462.357, delegated the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt regulations designed ' to minimize flood losses. Therefare, the City Council of Arden Nilis, Minnesota does ordain as follows: B. Findings of Fact 1. Existence of Flood Hazards. The flood hazard areas of Arden Hills, Minnesota, are subject to periodic inundation which results in potential loss of life, loss of property, health and safety hazards, disruRtion of corrmerce and governmenta) 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. 2. Methods Used to Analyze Flood Hazards. This Ordinance is based upon a reasonable method of analyzing flood hazards which is consistent with the standards established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. C. Statement of Purpose It is the purpose of this Ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize those losses described in Section I-B1 by provisions contained herein. SECTION II GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Lands to Which Ordinance Applies This ordinance shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of Arden Hills shown on the Official Zoning Map as being located within the boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe, and General Flood Plain. B. Establishment of Official Zoning Map The Official .Zoning Map together with all materials attached thereto is incorporated herein by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The attached material shall include the Flood Insurance Study for the City of Arden Hills prepared by the Federal Insurance Administration dated January 2, 1981, and the Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps and Flood Insurance Rate Maps therein. The Official Zoning Map is on file at all times in the Office of the Administrator.