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Planning commission sends FEMA-model floodplain ordinance update to supervisors, sets freeboard at 18 inches
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended adopting a floodplain-management zoning text amendment that incorporates FEMA's model ordinance and updated flood maps effective 2026-03-17; discussion noted the chosen freeboard of 18 inches above base flood elevation and minor proofreading edits needed in the draft.
The Southampton County Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a zoning text amendment to update Article 26'24 (Floodplain Districts) to the FEMA-model ordinance, as required by FEMA and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Staff explained the county received updated FEMA flood…
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