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Council introduces floodplain ordinance to adopt updated FEMA maps; staff warns approvals are time-sensitive

Jefferson County Council · September 8, 2025
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Summary

The council introduced an amendment to Chapter 405 (Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance) to adopt FEMA flood-hazard maps (bill 25-09241). No public speakers registered; staff said the county must approve the maps by October 2 to remain compliant and that code changes can be addressed later via master-plan work.

The Jefferson County Council opened and closed a public hearing to introduce an amendment to Chapter 405 of the county code to adopt updated FEMA flood-hazard maps (bill 25-09241). No speakers registered in favor or opposition during the hearing. County staff and the executive told the council the maps…

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