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What this is
This ordinance updates Chapter 9 of the city's code covering floodplain management, including revised definitions, an updated reference to state law, a revised basis for identifying special flood hazard areas, and amended construction standards for homes and businesses in flood-prone areas.
Why it matters
Keeping floodplain rules current with state law helps protect residents' property and ensures the city remains eligible for federal flood insurance programs.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — October 14, 2024 meeting
- October 14, 2024 Vote taken — October 14, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — October 14, 2024
Adopt ordinance
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4518, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, “FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT”, BY AMENDING SECTION 9-1 “DEFINITIONS” BY AMENDING AND ADDING DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-3 “STATUTORY AUTHORIZATIONS” BY AMENDING THE REFERENCE TO STATE LAW; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-8 BY AMENDING THE BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-67 BY AMENDING THE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURED HOMES BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (d) AND ADDING SUBSECTION (f) AND (g).
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