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Seattle Council unanimously extends interim FEMA floodplain rules for six months
Summary
The Seattle City Council voted 9-0 on Jan. 13 to adopt a sixth-month (tenth overall) extension of interim floodplain regulations to allow residents to rely on updated FEMA flood insurance rate maps; Council Member Lynn said this will be the last extension before final regulations are developed.
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved an extension of interim floodplain regulations on Jan. 13 to allow residents and property owners continued access to flood insurance while the city completes updated rules.
The clerk read the Land Use Committee report recommending passage of the item — described as the tenth extension of interim FEMA floodplain regulations — adding six months so individuals can rely on updated National Flood Insurance Program rate maps from the Federal…
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