County surveyor outlines how Tulare County enforces floodplain rules and nuisance code

Jan 22, 2026

County surveyor Rob Abrahamian told the Flood Control Commission that county land-use chapters, chapter 27 (flood damage prevention) and chapter 15 (nuisances/watercourses) align with FEMA and state-designated floodways; he described development-review steps, enforcement processes, and administrative remedies for noncompliant structures.

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Rob Abrahamian, Tulare County’s surveyor, told the Flood Control Commission that county land‑use ordinances and administrative processes are structured to align with federal and state flood-mapping and to ensure transparency for property owners.

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