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Agenda Item: 11(A)1 |
Prepared By: Kelli DeFedericis, CFM, Floodplain Coordinator |
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Business: Ordinance - Second Reading |
Department: Community Affairs - Growth Management |
Subject:
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Ordinance - Second Reading - Proposed Changes to Chapter 26, Floods, Regarding Floodplain - Kelli DeFedericis, CFM, Floodplain Coordinator, Community Affairs - Growth Management
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BACKGROUND:
The City has received new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated February 8, 2024, by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The City is required to adopt the maps by this date. Our current code allows us to start enforcing our codes based on the new FIRM. However, we believe it would be most efficient to start enforcing the new FIRM in conjunction with the adoption of the 8th edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) on December 31, 2023. This will allow consistency with permits and leave less confusion with dates.
As with past updates, the City continues to follow the State model ordinance. This update contains minor language changes, with the removal of some text language.
With the adoption of the new FIRM, we will no longer have a Flood Zone AE 7’ North American Vertical Datum (NAVD). We will also be removing the minimum requirement of 9’ NAVD.
FIRST READING - City Council voted 7-0 to approve the Ordinance at the January 8, 2024, meeting.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve Ordinance 24-04.
POTENTIAL MOTION: Approve Ordinance 24-04.