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8 results for “flood protection” · other

  • Floodplain Ordinance

    Scranton, PA
    Other

    The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania floodplain ordinance (Chapter 445, Article V, § 445-51), amended July 28, 2020, establishes floodplain management requirements intended to promote public health and safety, encourage appropriate construction practices to minimize flood damage, protect water supply and natural drainage, and reduce financial burdens from excessive development in flood-prone areas while complying with federal and state requirements. The ordinance designates the City Planner within the Department of Licensing, Inspections and Permits as the Floodplain Administrator responsible for administering and enforcing the section. Construction or development anywhere within City of Scranton floodplain areas is unlawful without a permit obtained from the Floodplain Administrator. The ordinance supersedes conflicting provisions in identified floodplain areas but does not create liability for the City or its officers for flood damages resulting from reliance on the ordinance or administrative decisions made under it, and acknowledges that floods larger than those used for regulatory purposes may occur.

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AMBLER BOROUGH MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA O P E N S P A C E P L A N

Ambler, PA
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Ambler Borough's 2006 Open Space Plan outlines the municipality's strategy for protecting natural resources, improving public access to parks and recreational facilities, and preserving historic sites in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The plan was developed by the Open Space Committee and Borough Council and funded in part by Montgomery County's Green Fields/Green Towns Program. Key goals include preserving sensitive natural features and reducing flooding, improving public access to existing parks, making aesthetic improvements, preserving historic resources, and creating or improving recreational facilities.

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  • Meadow Brook Public Presentation | June 2024

    Scranton, PA
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    The document presents the Meadow Brook Flood Control Project, Phase 3, a flood control initiative in Scranton, Pennsylvania authorized and funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a total construction estimate of $12,100,000. The project involves four primary partners: the Department of General Services as funding agency and contract administrator, the Department of Environmental Protection as program agency, Reilly Associates as design professional, and the City of Scranton as project sponsor. The City of Scranton is required to provide $42,000 in performance security and establish a maintenance escrow account with $14,000 annual deposits. The project timeline extends from July 2024 design phases through construction spanning November 2025 to May 2027, with right-of-way acquisition scheduled for March 2025 and construction bidding in June 2025.

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  • Letter of Support - City of Humble

    Houston, TX
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    The City of Humble sent a letter of support to Governor Greg Abbott on March 29, 2023, requesting state funding for the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. The city urged the preservation of $150 million in funding for the design and construction of new flood control gates as outlined in Senate Bill 1, Article 11, arguing that local drainage mitigation efforts have been exhausted and state-level action is necessary to prevent future flooding similar to Hurricane Harvey. Mayor Norman Funderburk emphasized that the city and regional partners have fulfilled their responsibilities and called on the state to follow through on its post-Harvey commitments to protect Humble's residents and businesses.

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  • town of wilmington zoning ordinance & development guidelines

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Town of Wilmington zoning ordinance, effective March 16, 2021, establishes comprehensive land use regulations pursuant to Vermont's Municipal and Regional Planning and Development Act. The ordinance outlines districts, permitted uses, design standards, and administrative procedures to guide development while protecting the community's character, natural resources, and public facilities. Key components include overlays for historic preservation and flood hazards, sign regulations, telecommunications standards, and requirements for zoning permits before land development commences, though routine maintenance and repairs are exempted.

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  • Floodplain Info Sheet

    Scranton, PA
    Other

    The City of Scranton participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and provides property owners access to federal flood insurance to protect against losses from flooding. The city uses FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA)—land with a 1-percent chance of flooding in any given year—and mortgage lenders are required to mandate flood insurance for structures located within these designated areas. All construction in designated SFHAs must comply with the City of Scranton Floodplain Ordinance. Property owners located near but potentially outside the SFHA boundaries may request a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) if survey work and analysis demonstrate the structure is outside floodplain limits. Residents can contact the City Planner at dking@scrantonpa.gov or 570-348-4280 for questions about the FIRM map.

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  • Home | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The City of Virginia Beach's homepage presents information and resources for residents and visitors, including a Resident Parking Voucher Plan offering $50 annual vouchers at Resort Area locations, a 2040 Comprehensive Plan for long-term development guidance, and a 10-year Flood Protection Program to address recurrent flooding. The city promotes engagement through its "Be in the Know" newsletter, SpeakUp VB platform, VBAlert signup, and online budget tools. City Council holds public sessions on the first four Tuesdays of each month at City Hall, 2401 Courthouse Drive, excluding Federal holidays.

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  • Wilmington

    Wilmington, DE
    Other

    The Town of Wilmington's Zoning Ordinance, effective September 20, 2022, establishes comprehensive regulations for land use and development within the municipality. The ordinance aims to guide growth according to the town plan, protect community character, ensure compatible land uses, prevent environmental pollution, and conserve natural resources while supporting orderly social and economic development. The document includes ten articles covering administrative procedures, zoning districts and permitted uses, historic design review and flood hazard overlays, development standards, signs, and telecommunications, along with appendices containing design guidelines and listings of historic properties.

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