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Coral Gables board backs higher freeboard limit in high‑risk flood zones
Summary
The board voted to recommend a text amendment raising the maximum freeboard to five feet in higher‑risk AE/VE coastal flood zones while retaining a 1‑foot minimum citywide; staff said the change aligns code with FEMA guidance and other municipalities and could improve the city's CRS rating.
The Planning & Zoning Board recommended that the City Commission adopt a text amendment revising Article 16 of the zoning code to modify the definition and allowable maximum of 'freeboard' in special flood hazard areas.
Planning staff explained the change would allow a maximum freeboard of five feet above base flood elevation in higher‑risk AE and…
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