Flood Hazard Protection Ordinance
Summary
The Board was set to take final action on a flood hazard protection ordinance that would become Chapter 18.04 of the county code — rules governing development in flood-prone areas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
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Property owners in or near flood zones, through clearer floodplain development rules.
Builders and landowners facing new requirements in flood zones.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Jul 13, 2026
An ordinance amendment updates the duties and responsibilities of the city's floodplain administrator — the rules that shape how flood-prone properties are managed and permitted.
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Apr 28, 2026
The Board was set to take final action on a flood hazard protection ordinance that would become Chapter 18.04 of the county code — rules governing development in flood-prone areas.
City Council Meeting - Apr 27, 2026
Ordinance G-2026-09 would update Chapter 16.10 of the municipal code, affecting how floodplain development is regulated in the city.
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Apr 14, 2026
A new flood hazard protection chapter (18.04) got its first reading. It affects building standards in flood-prone areas and can affect the county's FEMA flood insurance standing.
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