§ 270-116. Purpose.  


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  • The Flood Hazard District is created to minimize public and private losses due to flooding in areas of flood hazard. Further, it is the intent of this article to promote the purposes of the Town of Rotterdam Flood Damage Prevention Law (Local Law No. 1 of 1988)EN and to highlight, by reference, the special restrictions that apply. This section recognizes that such riverfront land may also possess special scenic or natural characteristics that preclude intense use or development.