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Coosa County Commission adopts Floodplain Development Ordinance effective Oct. 1, 2025
Summary
The Coosa County Commission adopted a Floodplain Development Ordinance on Sept. 29, 2025, to align local rules with federal NFIP standards and require coordination with Alabama NFIP and FEMA for future revisions; the ordinance is effective Oct. 1, 2025.
The Coosa County Commission voted unanimously Sept. 29 to adopt a Floodplain Development Ordinance that the minutes say is intended to meet the minimum standards of Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations §60.3.
Vice-Chair Brandon Davis moved 'to approve the Floodplain Ordinance,' and Commissioner John Forbus seconded; the motion passed with all present members voting yes. The ordinance text recorded in the minutes includes a severability clause, language requiring uniform application to regulated flood hazard areas, and a commitment that the county will coordinate with the Alabama NFIP State Coordinator and the FEMA regional office before adopting future revisions. The ordinance states it becomes effective Oct. 1, 2025, and the minutes include a certification signed by Administrator Amy Gilliland.
