Stormwater & Floodplain Management

All projects where FEMA-designated floodplain exists on the lot or tract

Grading in the floodway requires

New construction or substantial improvement of a structure on a lot that has FEMA-designated floodplain on it, but the structure will not be located within the FEMA-designated floodplain requires

New construction or substantial improvement of residential structure (home) or a non-residential structure that will be elevated to 1 foot + BFE and where the structure will be located within the FEMA-designated floodplain requires

New construction or substantial improvement of a non-residential structure that will not be elevated to 1 foot above BFE that will be dry floodproofed requires

New construction or substantial improvement of a non-residential structure that will not be elevated to 1 foot above BFE that will be wet floodproofed requires

Placement of a pressurized or flammable liquid tank requires

Citizen Information & Education for Stormwater Management

City of Jefferson Standard Drawings (2020 Revision)