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O D. �- 7r <br /> An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance <br /> 507-78, Amending Flood Plain <br /> Regulations and Amending Ordinance <br /> No. 3572. <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Everett agreed with the U.S. <br /> Department of Housing and Urban Development to participate in National <br /> Flood Insurance Program, and <br /> WHEREAS, the City agreed to develop land use controls to <br /> regulate future development in flood hazard areas in order to <br /> participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, and <br /> WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Everett <br /> held a public hearing on March 8, 1978, and recommended to the City <br /> Council that the Flood Plain Zoning Regulations be adopted, and <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Everett approved <br /> said recommendations, <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br /> Section 1: That Everett Municipal Code 19.11 Flood Plain Zoning shall <br /> read as follows: <br /> A. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE <br /> 1. The purpose of these regulations is to protect the public health <br /> safety and welfare in areas subject to periodic inundation <br /> due to flooding. Recognizing the fact that the Snohomish River <br /> periodically carries more than the normal flow of water and <br /> recognizing a desire to minimize loss of life and property. <br /> These regulations control the uses and regulate structures <br /> consistent with the degree of flood hazard. <br />