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BCRC tells Dorset to update flood-hazard language to keep federal flood insurance; river-corridor rules expected by 2028
Summary
BCRC representatives told the Dorset Planning Commission that updated Flood Hazard bylaw language will be required to maintain National Flood Insurance Program compliance and that state river-corridor regulations are expected by 2028; BCRC offered to arrange a meeting with the State for towns seeking guidance.
BCRC representatives briefed the Dorset Planning Commission April 7 on two near-term regulatory items: flood-hazard bylaw updates required for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance and forthcoming river-corridor regulations.
David McAneny told the board the regional-plan update required by Act 181 is underway and "the draft updated plan will go to the State and there will be public hearings soon." Later in the meeting, Dara Zink (BCRC) advised the commission that new language will be required in Dorset's Flood Hazard section to retain NFIP compliance, stating, "This will be required by FEMA soon." She also warned that river-corridor regulation is expected by 2028 and that towns have the option to adopt interim language before the State implements rules.
Board members asked questions about how river-corridor regulations could affect property owners in Dorset; the transcript records that the commissioners felt they needed to learn more and that BCRC can set up a future meeting with the State for additional guidance. No specific regulatory text or effective dates beyond the 2028 planning horizon were provided in the meeting record.
