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Committee opts to reference FEMA mapping and state ordinary-high-water mark language
Summary
Members agreed floodplain language should point to FEMA maps as adopted by county ordinance and to use 'ordinary high water mark' consistent with state statute and DNR mapping conventions.
The committee discussed floodplain language and whether to reference federal and state mapping products directly in the ordinance. Members agreed to reference FEMA flood maps as adopted by county ordinance and to rely on state definitions for waterline terms rather than listing agency names that may change.
Participants recommended using the commonly understood phrase '100-year flood' for public-facing language while ensuring the ordinance ties the definition to FEMA maps or county-adopted maps for legal effect. The group also favored defining ordinary high water mark consistent with state statute (section 0.025 was cited) and DNR map sources.
During the discussion a member summarized: "Federal Emergency Management Agency… creates the maps that show the 100-year" and the committee directed staff to confirm the exact citation and map adoption steps as part of the revision.
