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Agency hears ordinance update to align West Sacramento flood rules with FEMA guidance

West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency · March 20, 2026

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Summary

Agency staff presented a proposed amendment to the city's floodplain management ordinance to align with FEMA’s updated CRS manual, remove outdated language, and preserve the community’s Class 8 rating; the change would set a one‑foot freeboard for new manufactured homes and could take effect May 15 if adopted after a second reading April 15.

Agency staff presented proposed changes to the city’s floodplain ordinance at the March 19 meeting designed to align municipal code with FEMA’s updated Community Rating System (CRS) manual and preserve a Class 8 rating that currently yields about a 10% flood‑insurance premium discount.

Jen, the presenter, said the…

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