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Council adopts floodplain ordinance changes to align with state and NFIP rules; variance path retained for historic properties
Summary
After public comment and staff outreach, council unanimously adopted amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances to align city floodplain rules with state model flood provisions and National Flood Insurance Program requirements while keeping a variance process for historic structures.
Asheville City Council voted unanimously to adopt proposed amendments to Chapter 7 of the city code that clarify floodplain permitting language and align local rules with the North Carolina model flood ordinance and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.
Amy Deaton presented the changes and told council staff categorized revisions as technical, conflict‑resolution (to align with state model language) and one potential substantive area related to a two‑foot freeboard requirement for certain rebuilding scenarios. Deaton said the amendments are intended to impose no substantive change beyond state or federal requirements while removing ambiguity and supporting the city’s continued…
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