The intent and purpose of the Natural Resource Protection Code (this chapter) is to
provide and maintain, for the citizens of Broward County, standards which will help
prevent air, water and noise pollution and beach erosion; will ensure that the purity
of all waters remain suitable for the public health and for the public enjoyment thereof;
will ensure the propagation and protection of wildlife, birds, fish and other aquatic
life; will preserve atmospheric and aquifer purity and free the air, water and soil
from contaminants, solid waste or synergistic agents injurious to human, plant or
animal life or property, will prevent the unreasonable interference with the comfortable
enjoyment of life or property, or the conduct of business; or will protect the environment.
Activities, facilities and items regulated by this chapter that threaten the public
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Broward County and endanger the environment
and natural resources are declared to be public nuisances that must comply with this
chapter to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and of the
environment and natural resources. While the impact of any one (1) of these activities,
facilities or items may or may not be great, the cumulative impact of these activities,
facilities or items causes great harm to the environment, natural resources, and public
health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. No. 2003-34, § 1, 9-23-03)
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