Board briefed on recent floodplain and subdivision ordinance updates
County staff told commissioners FEMA flood‑map updates led to revised floodplain regulations adopted in July; the board also adopted a revised subdivision ordinance intended to speed up approvals and reduce required board appearances.
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County planning staff told the board that FEMA's updated flood maps required the county to amend its floodplain regulations, a process completed earlier in the year after a public comment period. "FEMA had updated all of its flood maps for the county, and the state of Minnesota had updated its model flood plain ordinance," the zoning administrator said, noting the county adopted changes in July.
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