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Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, FEMA FIRM Updates (TC1(00003) (15min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 28, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, FEMA FIRM Updates (TC1900003); and
First Motion: To adopt the appropriate Statement of Consistency pursuant to NCGS §153A-341; and
Second Motion: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to amend Article 8, Environmental Protection.
Summary. Text amendment TC1900003 is a technical update to adopt revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by December 6, 2019, as required by FEMA and state law.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Statement of Consistency Pursuant to NCGS § 153A-341
Attachment B: An Ordinance to Amend the Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Updates (TC1900003)
Attachment C: FEMA Letter of Final Determination
Attachment D: FIRM Panel Map
Attachment E: Planning Commission comments
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The text amendment emphasizes Goal 4 (Community Prosperity) by offering fair and reasonable regulations for the citizens and business community of Durham while adhering to Goal 5 (Accountable, Efficient, and Visionary Government) by maintaining a transparent government and welcoming public input.
Resource Persons: Michael Stock, AICP, Senior Planner, and Patrick Young, AICP, Planning Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendment and, if appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, adopt the appropriate Statement of Consistency and approve the amendment.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________