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Planning board approves FEMA‑driven floodplain map amendment; effective Feb. 28, 2025 pending finalization
Summary
The planning board approved a zoning map and UDO amendment to reflect a FEMA Letter of Map Revision (case 24042801P) that revises the floodplain extent along an unnamed tributary to Eastback Creek; the change becomes effective Feb. 28, 2025, barring further revisions.
The Mebane Planning Board voted to approve an amendment to the City of Mebane Unified Development Ordinance and zoning map to reflect a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) — case number 24042801P — that revises the extent of the floodplain along an unnamed tributary to Eastback Creek.
Staff explained the change is the result of constructed bridges associated with development near the UPS distribution center that altered hydraulic conditions and required an updated Flood Insurance Rate Map. The conditional LOMR process began in 2022, the formal LOMR was submitted in March 2024, affected property owners have been notified as part of FEMA’s process, and the map revision will be effective 02/28/2025 unless there are intervening changes during FEMA’s 90‑day period.
The board moved and seconded a motion to adopt the amendments to the UDO and zoning map as presented; the motion carried in roll/voice vote. Staff noted the change affects a very small portion of property at the UPS site and two parcels across Senator Ralph Scott Parkway.
The amendment is ministerial in effect — aligning local maps with FEMA’s determination — and does not itself authorize development. Affected property owners were notified through FEMA’s process.
