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Commission reviews 2004 floodplain resolution and asks staff to propose updated designee
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a 2004 floodplain resolution and discussed naming a county designee to coordinate new state flood maps, recommending that the county emergency manager and planning and zoning collaborate on permit checklists and public notice before maps are finalized.
The Daggett County Commission discussed updating floodplain-management policy after staff located a 2004 resolution that previously identified a county designee for floodplain determinations. County emergency management staff said the state is remapping flood zones and the commission should name a responsible official so the county is prepared when the maps are finalized.
"I found an O4-04 resolution, which was in 2004," Leonard said, noting he could not find a more recent adoption in county records. Commissioners debated whether emergency management, the building inspector, or planning and zoning should serve as the official designee for floodplain determinations and for notifying applicants during the building-permit process.
Members emphasized practical steps rather than an absolute ban on building in mapped flood zones. The Chair said the commission's intent is to have the county emergency manager coordinate mapping information while planning and zoning incorporates the maps into permit checklists so applicants are informed of floodplain status. Commissioners noted localized problem areas — including Sheep Creek and parts of the White Rocks corridor — where draft maps could alter insurance rates for property owners.
Leonard said several towns had informally opted to adopt under the county emergency manager but lacked written MOAs/MOUs the state is now requiring. Commissioners directed staff to work with planning and zoning and return with proposed language to update the resolution and identify operational steps (notice forms, checklist additions) to reduce county liability and improve public notice when maps are published.
