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Fletcher council weighs tougher floodplain rules after storm Helene
Summary
Council members discussed raising residential elevation requirements, prohibiting some sensitive uses in floodplains and pursuing 'no‑adverse‑impact' standards after Tropical Storm Helene damaged parts of town; planning‑board recommendations are expected after April.
The Fletcher Town Council discussed potential changes to the town’s floodplain ordinance at length following the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
A committee member said the town currently requires new development to be elevated 3 feet above the base‑flood elevation, higher than the state model and FEMA standards outside coastal zones. "We currently require new development to be elevated 3 feet above the base flood elevation," the committee member said, noting planning‑board conversation had leaned toward keeping 3 feet for nonresidential construction and recommending 4 feet for residential development to better protect sleeping occupants.
Council members and staff also…
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