Council adopts revised floodplain ordinance to remain in NFIP
Jul 28, 2026
Staff said FEMA issued revised floodplain panels and the city must adopt an updated ordinance by Sept. 7 to remain in the National Flood Insurance Program; the council approved the ordinance after staff noted no significant change to flood hazard areas.
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City staff told the council the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued revised floodplain map panels and that the city must adopt an updated floodplain ordinance by Sept. 7 to remain in the National Flood Insurance Program. Staff said IDNR reviewed and approved the drafted ordinance and that the primary change was a reduction in mapped floodplain area.
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