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Mooresville to update floodplain ordinance to align with FEMA model and N.C. 160D; staff, planning board recommend approval
Summary
Staff proposed updates to the towns floodplain provisions to align with FEMA model ordinance and North Carolinas 160D changes, citing the National Flood Insurance Program access and changes to flood-elevation and flood-proofing certificates; planning board recommended unanimous approval.
Town staff presented a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (TA2048) proposing updates to sections governing development in the special flood hazard area.
Staff said the changes are based on the FEMA model ordinance and are intended to keep the town in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which preserves residents access to flood insurance. The draft updates revise references to flood-proofing and elevation certificates, update definitions, and ensure consistency with statutory changes in N.C. General Statute Chapter 160D. Staff reported there are currently 16 properties with flood insurance and roughly 60 structures located within the special flood area per current maps (these structures may include non-livable outbuildings).
Staff recommended approval and noted the planning board unanimously recommended the text amendment on Oct. 22. No formal final-adoption vote was recorded in the transcript excerpt; the item was presented as staff and planning-board recommended.
