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Howard County updates flood ordinance to include FEMA language, extends coverage to Rooeville
Summary
The board approved Ordinance 2026 BCCO-30 updating Howard County's flood damage prevention ordinance to add FEMA-recommended language and to include the town of Rooeville under county coverage; commissioners said the changes do not alter flood elevation numbers or existing standards.
Commissioners approved Ordinance 2026 BCCO-30, an update to the county's flood damage prevention ordinance that incorporates FEMA-suggested verbiage and extends county coverage to the town of Rooeville, which the presenter said was not covered under the older version. Officials emphasized the changes do not alter the technical flood elevation numbers or the county’s flood-management procedures.
A planning representative and county attorney reviewed the update before the board vote. Commissioners asked whether county legal counsel and Mr. Wilson had reviewed the language, and staff confirmed they had. The board approved the ordinance by motion and voice vote.
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