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East Dundee to update floodplain regulations to match Cook County FEMA maps; trustees request FEMA Q&A
Summary
Village staff said FEMA’s revised flood insurance rate maps for Cook County require the village to adopt revised floodplain language by Jan. 23, 2026; trustees raised concerns about valuation methods and substantial‑damage thresholds and asked staff to arrange a FEMA presentation.
Village staff reported that revised FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Cook County require East Dundee to update its floodplain regulations with an effective date of January 23, 2026. Staff proposed replacing the existing code chapter (chapter 152) with a draft ordinance provided and reviewed by IDNR and FEMA to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements.
Several trustees who live in mapped floodplain areas asked for clearer explanations about how the proposed code defines “substantial damage” and “substantial improvement,” how those tests would be applied over a 10‑year period, and whether tax‑assessment values used in the code accurately reflect market values. One trustee asked that staff arrange a FEMA Q&A and to provide maps and a clear list of what will change and what benefits (for example, disaster‑recovery eligibility) residents can expect.
Staff agreed to schedule a FEMA representative for a future session, provide floodplain maps and explanatory materials, and return with a finalized ordinance for board approval before the January 23 deadline.
