Council leans toward permit-by-permit floodplain approach, will notify FEMA

Council discussed three possible responses to new floodplain requirements: (1) continue the current moratorium, (2) adopt a permit-by-permit approach (planning commission's recommendation), or (3) adopt the League of Oregon Cities model ordinance. City staff explained adopting the model would require more staff resources and must be done by July 31 if taken. Several councilors and staff favored the permit-by-permit approach as the most sensible option that balances compliance and staff capacity.