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Punta Gorda council adopts ordinance letting owners of historic homes request 'substantial damage' letters to access flood-mitigation funds
Summary
Council approved an ordinance allowing owners of designated historic structures to request a formal substantial-damage determination so they can apply for state and federal flood mitigation grants while preserving historic features. Staff said the measure is voluntary and provides a process, not a mandate.
Punta Gorda City Council on Dec. 3 adopted an ordinance (item 3a) that adds procedures to the city's floodplain rules allowing owners of historic structures to request a "substantial damage" determination that can unlock state and federal mitigation funding.
City building staff said the change does not force owners to alter a building's historic status but creates a pathway for owners who want…
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