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Staff proposes raising finished-floor elevation to 3 feet above base flood elevation for new homes in floodplain
Summary
Planning staff proposed increasing the required finished floor elevation (FFE) for new structures in the county's floodplain from the federal minimum of 1 foot above base flood elevation to 3 feet, citing increased flooding frequency and regional precedent.
Planning staff proposed raising the required finished floor elevation (FFE) for new construction within the county's mapped AE (1% annual chance) flood zone from the federal minimum of 1 foot above base flood elevation to 3 feet. Staff said several nearby jurisdictions have adopted higher locally required elevational standards and argued the change would reduce flood damage risk for new construction.
Why this matters: staff said flood events have become more frequent in several local watersheds and…
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