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Committee forwards proposed Chapter 18 floodplain ordinance to DNR and FEMA for review
Summary
The committee voted unanimously to forward its draft Chapter 18 floodplain ordinance to the DNR and FEMA for technical review, aligning the county code with the DNR model ordinance and recent state guidance.
Staff presented a proposed update to Chapter 18 of the county code to align with the DNR model floodplain ordinance, FEMA requirements and 2019 Act 175. The draft removes the 50% threshold for nonconforming structures and emphasizes flood‑proofing measures consistent with state guidance.
Committee members voted unanimously to forward the proposed ordinance to DNR and FEMA for technical review and to provide corporate counsel time to examine the draft during the expected 3–4 month review period.
