February 20, 2024
Fullerton Municipal CodeAmendment of Title 14Section 14.01.015Flood Zone Development 1 F.M.C. Title 14, Section 14.01.015 – Flood Zone Development 2 F.M.C. Title 14, Section 14.01.015 – Flood Zone Development 3 F.M.C. Title 14, Section 14.01.015 – Flood Zone Development National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - City joined in 1977 Enables property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance as protection against flood loses City must remain in compliance with minimum requirements of the NFIP to continue eligibility in the program Five ordinance amendments with the last one in 2008
Proposed amendment has been prepared under guidance of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which found ordinance amendment in compliance with current NFIP regulations Following FEMA’s recommendation, Section 14.01.015 of FMC has been reformatted to align with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Model Ordinance that was approved by FEMA Region IX in 2020 4 F.M.C. Title 14, Section 14.01.015 - Flood Zone Development - Highlights of Changes Made –
Add general provisions/definitions making the ordinance more legally enforceable and properly administered Update the ordinance to accurately reflect the current review and permitting process of applications for development is SFHAs.
Clearly describe responsibilities of City Engineer and Building Official pertaining to administration and implementation of the ordinance Add determinations of Substantial Improvements and Substantial Damage Coordinate minimum requirements of NFIP with higher requirements of California Building Standard Code (CBSC) flood provisions by including CBSC’s requirement for additional one-foot freeboard for lower floor elevation in updated Section 14.01.015 of FMC.
Replace old section “Appeals” with new section “Variance Procedure” appointing Flood Area Maintenance Board (Planning Manager, City Engineer, and Building Official) and outlining the new appeal process 5 F.M.C. Title 14, Section 14.01.015 – Flood Zone Development Introduce Ordinance No. XXXX for first reading by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance and set a Public Hearing for March 5, 2024 to conduct a second reading and adopt:
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 14.01.015 OF FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FLOOD ZONE DEVELOPMENT 6