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Text Change - Amending the Land Development Code to Comply with a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mandated Update (B)
Ordinance No. 210195
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Land Development Code (Chapter 30 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances) relating to floodplain management regulations provided in Sections 30-8.23 through 30-8.38; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
STAFF REPORT
This ordinance was City-initiated in order to comply with a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mandated update (FEMA Policy #104-008-03) which requires Florida's local jurisdictions to revise their existing flood control ordinances for consistency with Florida Building Code updates. This code amendment was reviewed and edited by FEMA staff and approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The City Plan Board held a public hearing on July 22, 2021, where it voted to recommend approval of this amendment to the Land Development Code. This ordinance must be adopted by September 24, 2021. This ordinance requires two hearings and will become effective immediately upon adoption.
...Strategic Connection:
Goal 3 of the City Commission’s Strategic Plan concerns making Gainesville a great place to live and experience.