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Floodplain Management & Stormwater Ordinance Update (Proposed)
Using stakeholders’ input, city staff has prepared a draft update to the Floodplain Management and Stormwater Ordinance. The ordinance addresses flooding, drainage problems and stormwater pollution.
The purpose of the update:
- update the language to make it more clear, concise and understandable
- delete references to non-existent programs and projects
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align code with current city policy, state statutes and federal requirements
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enhance enforcement capabilities
Where we've been:
For the past year, city staff has been working with the community to gather input to help shape the update. Many of your comments have been incorporated into the most recent revision of the update (see below). It’s also important to note that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mandates many of the components contained within the ordinance. These are items the city does not have the authority to change.
Please review the most recent revision. This is the document that likely will be presented to the Council for consideration in late spring.
Proposed ordinance (pdf/238kb/27pp)
Most recent changes pertain to the following sections:
• Improvements to structures -- lowest floor elevations (37-35)
• Garages and accessory structures (37-39)
• Storage of materials and equipment (37-40)
• Stormwater storage exception within the Preserve (37-51)
• FEMA flood insurance denial for unabated violations (37-126)
• Interpretations, appeals and variances (37-140 – 37-144)
Questions & Comments:
Contact Joe Rumann, Sr. Stormwater Engineer - (480) 312-7072, jrumann@scottsdaleaz.gov. Please share your comments by Wednesday, March 21.
Please refer to this website for updates.
