Ocala commission approves floodplain code change to pursue higher CRS rating
Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a code amendment that prohibits enclosures beneath elevated structures over 4 feet in flood hazard areas to help the city move from CRS Class 3 to Class 2 and increase flood-insurance discounts for residents.
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The City of Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission on the evening of the meeting approved an amendment to Section 90 of the city’s floodplain ordinance to prohibit enclosures beneath elevated structures in flood hazard areas.
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