Polityka przestrzenna na terenach zalewowych w małych miastach

The flooded areas are one of the most conflicting areas. Spatial policy and planning on such areas of special flood hazards and their disastrous consequences should be carried on carefully, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Changes in Polish law, especially in water law (resulting from EU directives) require changes in the spatial policy on such areas. These changes can have long-lasting negative consequences especially in small towns, if they are not carefully thought out. In article were described negative consequences of floods and prevention, law regulations in the spatial policy on floodplains and the potential negative consequences of bad policy, especially in small cities.