§ 32-8-403. FLOODPLAIN INFORMATION.

(a)

Effective date; FIRM maps. This section applies to building permits applied for on or after the May 5, 2014 effective date of FIS 240010V000D and the FIRM maps with suffix G listed below:

2400100295G

2400100315G

2400100420G

2400100430G

2400100435G

2400100440G

2400100445G

2400100455G

2400100465G

2400100510G

2400100530G

2400100535G

2400100555G

2400100560G

2400100580G

(b)

Riverine floodplains. This section does not apply to riverine floodplains.

(c)

Flood insurance.

(1)

For purposes of determining flood insurance premiums, the zones shown on the latest effective FIRM map or as amended by an approved letter of map change shall govern.

(2)

Floodplain information for flood insurance purposes under the NFIP shall be determined only by the latest effective FIRM.

(d)

Tidal base flood elevations.

(1)

Tidal base flood elevations (BFEs) shall be no less than as shown on the most recent FIRM, suffix letter G (listed in subsection (a) of this section) or later, or most recent FIS.

(2)

Tidal base flood elevations (BFEs) shall be no less than the BFEs as shown on FIRM or FIS, suffix letter F with effective date September 26, 2008.

(3)

Tidal base flood elevations (BFEs) shall be no less than any tidal flood elevations approved by the Director of Department of Public Works.

(e)

Building Code requirements.

(1)

The Building Code imposes specific requirements on construction in the VE zone and in the area of the AE zone on the side of the LIMWA away from land (also known as the Coastal AE zone).

(2)

Subsection (d) of this section may impose higher BFEs in these areas than shown on the latest effective FIRM.

(3)

Building Code requirements specific to the VE and Coastal AE zones shall apply even though the higher BFE may have been based on an earlier map that did not take wave action into consideration.

( Bill No. 42-15, § 1, 7-1-2015 )