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Streamlining routine floodplain permits

Commissioner Wenham suggested that routine floodplain use permits with zero flood impact shouldn't need a full Planning Commission hearing, citing hundreds of staff hours. Staff will study whether a lower-level process could work without jeopardizing the city's FEMA Community Rating System score, which currently earns residents a 15% flood insurance discount.

1 mentionLast discussed May 26, 2026