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New floodplain regulations were recently approved. These changes limit development in the floodplain. Making this change will keep flooding from getting worse in areas near streams and creeks. Also, it's important to have green space near creeks so that water can flow without impacting buildings on a property and putting people at risk when it rains.
New regulations will go into effect April 2022 after federal floodplain maps are updated.
Current regulations | Approved regulations | Common questions
Don't know what the floodplain is? Watch this video to learn more.
Allowed Activities
You can still do these activities in the floodplain (under current and new regulations). What you can do is based on the size and location of your property. You also are able to build on areas of your property that are not in the floodplain.
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Benefits
- Reduce the severity of flooding. Flooding is not as bad when water has more room to flow and soak into the ground.
- Benefit the quality of streams and rivers;
- Protect wildlife habitat;
- Reduce risk to people and chances of property damage;
- Reduce instances of emergency rescue since fewer people will be in harm's way; and,
- Lower flood insurance premiums for people living in Raleigh.
