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Commission initiates code change to define building height where fill is used to raise lots out of floodplain
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to initiate an amendment to the zoning code definition of building height to account for fill placed to raise lots out of the floodplain; staff said the draft excludes required flood‑plain fill from height calculations while capturing discretionary fill used to increase finished grade.
The Poquoson Planning Commission voted to initiate a text amendment to the zoning definition of building height to address properties where fill is brought in before construction.
Staff explained the city’s current practice measures height in relation to grade and average eave height and that the proposed amendment would exempt fill…
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