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Staff says county will use updated FEMA flood maps; hemp cultivation remains limited
Summary
Staff told commissioners the draft overlays will include airport, fault-rupture and floodplain layers and that the county will rely on the most recent FEMA maps. Commissioners also noted only a few small-scale hemp growers operate in the county.
Staff told the commission the draft overlay sections include airport, fault-rupture and floodplain overlays and that the county will adopt the most recent FEMA flood maps.
"We're gonna be using the new, FEMA flood maps," said Staff member (S1), noting the floodplain overlay is a requirement and that the county just updated its floodplain ordinance. Commissioners discussed adding a public-lands overlay and tribal land layers (distinguishing sovereign trust land from fee ownership) so the county's GIS accurately reflects jurisdictional limits.
On hemp cultivation, staff said there are only a few small-scale operations ("4 or 5 small scale" described by Committee member (S3) of roughly 2–5 acres) and that hemp cultivation must be permitted through the agricultural department. Commissioners agreed overlays should clarify where the county has regulatory authority versus federal or tribal jurisdiction.
Staff will incorporate updated FEMA mapping and prepare GIS-overlay language that distinguishes federal/state lands, tribal lands (sovereign vs. non-sovereign/fee), and areas where county regulations apply.
