§ 128-3. Purpose.

In addition, the specific purposes and intent of this chapter are to:

A. 

Reduce the amount of nutrients, sediments, organic matter pesticides, and other harmful substances that reach watercourses, wetlands, subsurface water bodies by using scientifically proven processes including filtration, deposition, absorption, plant uptake, biodegradation, denitrification and by improving infiltration, encouraging sheet flow, and stabilizing concentrated flows;

B. 

Improve and maintain the safety, reliability and adequacy of the water supply for domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial and recreational uses, along with sustaining diverse population of aquatic flora and fauna;

C. 

Regulate the land use, siting and engineering of all development to be consistent with the intent and objectives of this chapter, accepted conservation practices, and to work within the carrying capacity of existing natural resources;

D. 

Assist in the implementation of pertinent state laws concerning erosion and sediment control practices;

E. 

Conserve the natural features important to the land and water resources (e.g., headwater areas, groundwater recharge zones, floodway, floodplain, springs, streams, wetlands, woodlands, prime wildlife habitats) and other features constituting high recreational value or containing amenities that exist on developed and underdeveloped land;

F. 

Work with floodplain, steep slope, and other ordinances that regulate environmentally sensitive areas to minimize hazards to life, property, and riparian features;

G. 

Conserve natural, scenic, and recreation areas within and adjacent to riparian areas for the community's benefit.