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Plan commission approves updated floodplain ordinance tied to FEMA map changes and Act 175 flexibility

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The commission approved an update to the village floodplain zoning ordinance to align with recent FEMA flood insurance rate map updates and to allow the village discretion under Wisconsin Act 175 on replacement of nonconforming structures in floodplains.

The Village of Cross Plains Plan Commission on March 3 approved an update to the village floodplain zoning ordinance after a public hearing that drew no public comment.

Village staff said the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently updated flood insurance rate maps for parts of Dane County and that the village is required to amend its floodplain ordinance to remain compliant. Staff said the update itself does not change floodplain…

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