Committee member asks about floodplain permit requirements

Jan 8, 2026

A board member asked about 'floodplain helmet' requirements; Chair and other members explained that construction within the floodplain follows different guidelines, including elevation certificates, and noted the last major change occurred around 2008.

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During discussion of permit terms, a board member asked, "What is a floodplain helmet?" Chair and other members explained that structures in floodplain areas must follow different building guidelines and may require elevation certificates. A speaker noted that the floodplain designation last changed around 2008.

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