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Board upholds floodplain administrator's decision in FLD 2400287 appeal

5475086 · July 24, 2025
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The Board of Business Neighborhood Services on July 24 voted to affirm the floodplain administrator's determination in appeal FLD 2400287, finding the appellant did not demonstrate the exceptional-hardship standard; staff noted the Indiana Department of Natural Resources suggested a floodproofing approach for portions of the structure.

The Board of Business Neighborhood Services of Indianapolis City on July 24 voted to uphold the floodplain administrator's decision in appeal FLD 2400287, declining to overturn the administrator's determination that the property does not meet applicable floodplain regulations.

Abby Brands, director of the Board of Business Neighborhood Services, explained the legal standard the board must apply when deciding an appeal: members must make positive findings of fact based on hearing evidence that show good and sufficient cause to overturn the administrator, including a…

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