§ 32-8-202. FLOODPLAIN AREA — DEFINED.

(a)

In general. In accordance with Subtitle 4 of this title:

(1)

The floodplain area shall include at a minimum those areas of Baltimore County that are subject to the 100-year frequency flood, delineated on the most recent revision of the floodway maps and flood insurance rate maps and described in the Flood Insurance Study prepared for the county by the Federal Emergency Management agency; and

(2)

The delineation of the floodplain area shall also include the 100-year frequency flood elevations, which shall be not less than those established in the Flood Insurance Study.

(b)

Role of the Director of Public Works.

(1)

The Director of Public Works is responsible for the actual delineation of the floodplain area.

(2)

The floodplain area may be more restrictive than the Flood Insurance Study.

(c)

Floodplain zones.

(1)

Baltimore County has the following floodplain zones.

(2)

Riverine floodplains:

(i)

Consist of floodway and the floodway fringe; and

(ii)

May have detailed engineering study data, profiles, and water surface elevations, or may have approximate delineations only.

(3)

Tidal floodplains:

(i)

Consist of areas subject to coastal or tidal flooding by the 100-year frequency flood; and

(ii)

Are flooded due to high tides, hurricanes, tropical storms, and steady on-shore winds.

(1988 Code, § 26-663) (Bill No. 173-93, § 2, 11-17-1993; Bill No. 112-02, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 42-15, § 1, 7-1-2015 )