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Committee recommends flood-hazard ordinance updates to align with FEMA maps
Summary
To maintain compliance with federal flood-insurance and mapping rules, the committee recommended adopting two ordinances (2026-8 and 2026-9) that update effective map dates, consolidate overlapping flood rules, and bring local code language in line with the state/federal model ordinance.
A presenter told the committee that FEMA had updated Lincoln's flood-hazard maps and urged the town to align its ordinances so it remains in the National Flood Insurance Program.
The presenter said staff reviewed two existing sections — an older zoning-overlay map and a newer flood chapter in the general code — and recommended updating the current chapter to match FEMA's effective dates and the state-recommended model ordinance. "We're just bringing it to compliance," the presenter said. Staff confirmed the changes are primarily technical and required for continued participation in federal programs; one councilor noted the town's limited flood-zone footprint and said they did not see major new impacts in their review.
The committee voted to recommend ordinances 2026-8 and 2026-9 to the council for adoption.
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