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Committee weighs river‑corridor protections against rebuilding needs on US 70
Summary
Staff proposed carving some small commercial parcels out of a proposed River Corridor overlay so they can retain Mixed Use 1 status; business owners warned that floodplain remapping and FEMA rules could already impede rebuilding and urged retaining commercial viability on US 70.
At the Swannanoa workshop, staff presented a proposed River Corridor designation intended to protect riverine areas and manage flood risk. Several small parcels on US 70 currently used for businesses were discussed for possible reclassification to Mixed Use 1 to reflect active commercial uses.
Staff (S2) explained the purpose of a River Corridor overlay and noted that some parcels fall in the regulated 100‑year floodplain.…
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