A. Minimize or eliminate water quality degradation;

B. Prevent erosion and sedimentation in creeks, streams, ponds, lakes and other water bodies;

C. Protect property owners adjacent to existing and developing lands from increased runoff rates which could cause erosion of abutting property;

D. Preserve and enhance the suitability of waters for contact recreation, fishing, and other beneficial uses;

E. Preserve and enhance the aesthetic quality of the water;

F. Promote sound development policies which respect and preserve city surface water, ground water and sediment;

G. Enhance the safety of city roads and rights-of-way;

H. Decrease storm water-related damage to public and private property from existing and future runoff;

I. Protect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the city;

J. Promote low impact development strategies that reduce impervious surface and storm water runoff. (Ord. 1032-10 § 2).