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Waupaca council holds first reading to replace floodplain zoning ordinance; seeks insurance-discount program
Summary
The council held a first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 20 of the city code to update flood maps and standards after a Wisconsin DNR review; council also approved a letter asking to join the Community Rating System, potentially lowering flood insurance premiums.
The Waupaca Common Council on Tuesday held the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 20 of the city's code, updating the city's floodplain zoning standards and maps at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Juliana Stowes, the city's community and economic development director, told the council.
"This is to repeal and replace our existing floodplain zoning ordinance, which is chapter 20 in the city ordinances," Stowes said, adding the update is intended to reflect current state and federal development standards and ensure the city remains eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Why it matters: Stowes said the update clarifies…
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