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New Brunswick council adopts flood ordinance aligning local rules with FEMA and state guidance
Summary
The New Brunswick City Council approved amendments to its flood damage prevention regulations to use the most restrictive FEMA and state flood data, set local design flood elevations, and designate an administrator to enforce standards so the city can remain in the National Flood Insurance Program.
The New Brunswick City Council voted April 15 to adopt updates to the city’s flood damage prevention regulations that align local standards with the most restrictive FEMA and state flood data and set local design flood elevations for buildings and utilities.
Council President Gastana said the ordinance requires use of the most restrictive flood data and creates a local flood administrator to enforce the rules. Planning staff said the change is intended to prevent development that would increase flood elevations and to preserve the city’s participation in the…
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