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Iowa City moves to adopt FEMA flood maps, updates local floodplain code
Summary
Council gave first consideration to a zoning ordinance aligning local floodplain standards with FEMA's new Flood Insurance Rate Maps to preserve NFIP participation and community rating discounts; council voted 6–0 to move the ordinance forward.
Iowa City — The City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to give first consideration to a zoning ordinance updating floodplain management standards to adopt FEMA’s new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study.
Daniel Sisman of Neighborhood and Development Services told the council the update is necessary to maintain participation in the National Flood…
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