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Park County tabled decision on updated floodplain regulations after public concerns
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The Park County commissioners opened a public hearing on updated floodplain hazard management regulations tied to the National Flood Insurance Program and voted to table action for one week after public comment urging stronger standards beyond the federal minimums.
Park County commissioners opened a public hearing Tuesday on proposed updates to the county’s floodplain hazard management regulations, then voted to table adoption for one week after public comment urging stricter protections.
A county staff member explained the rationale for the draft update, saying Park County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and that participation provides subsidized flood insurance for homeowners and eligibility for certain FEMA disaster recovery funds. “If we don't participate, we're not qualified for some of that funding during declared disaster events,” the staff member said, describing the tradeoff that requires the county to enforce minimum development…
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