The floodplain article of Fredville's Unified Development Code (UDC) holds the city's floodplain management rules. Its purpose is to reduce flood losses, protect public safety and keep the city eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program.
What the Floodplain Article Covers
- Where the rules apply: land in or near Special Flood Hazard Areas shown on the effective flood insurance rate maps
- When a Floodplain Development Permit is required and what the application must include
- Elevation and floodproofing standards for new buildings and substantial improvements
- Limits on fill, grading and other changes that could raise flood levels or reduce flood storage
- The role of the city floodplain administrator and how variances and appeals are handled
Related Pages
- Floodplain Development Permit
- Substantial improvement and damage requirements
- Flood insurance rate maps
Questions? Call the floodplain administrator at (555) 010-1815, email [email protected], or call the city's main line at (555) 010-0311.
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