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9 <br /> Please note the County is in the process, coordinating with State and Federal FEMA <br /> representatives, of preparing for an update to these FIRM maps. Additional information <br /> on the adoption of these maps will be made available at the appropriate time. <br /> Copies of the pending flood map data are available at the County Planning office or by <br /> visiting the North Carolina Flood Risk Information System (FRIS) webpage at: <br /> http://fris.nc.gov/fris/Home.aspx?ST=NC. Planning staff will be more than happy to <br /> meet individually with any interested property owner to continue to review the current <br /> and future status of your property with respect to the implementation of the new FIRM <br /> maps. Please contact staff at (919) 245-2575 for assistance. <br /> In accordance with our responsibilities as a member of the NFIP, Orange County has <br /> adopted its own flood regulations, currently embodied within the Orange County Unified <br /> Development Ordinance (UDO). These regulations, now part of the Special Flood <br /> Hazard Overlay District are located within Section(s) 4.3 Special Flood Hazard Area <br /> (SFHA) and 6.6.1 Additional Standards for Overlay Districts — SFHA of the UDO. This <br /> document can be found utilizing the following link: <br /> http://orangecountync.gov/planning/Ordinances.asp. <br /> WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Being located in or near identified SFHAs does not <br /> inherently mean you cannot develop your property. There are steps you can take to <br /> mitigate your risk and, at the same time, ensure compliance with applicable flood <br /> regulations. <br /> This letter is being sent as a courtesy to remind you of the service(s) the Planning <br /> Department provides with respect to understanding, and abiding by, local flood <br /> regulations as well as providing some proactive tips in addressing flood issues on your <br /> property. <br /> COUNTY SERVICES: The County has made available a variety of documents on <br /> existing flood data as well as guidelines and flood protection methods for you to review <br /> in several convenient locations including: <br /> • The Orange County Public Library— Hillsborough Branch on Margaret Lane, <br /> • The County Planning office located on the second floor of the West Campus <br /> Office building at 131 W. Margaret Lane in downtown Hillsborough, and <br /> • On the County Planning Department website utilizing the following link: <br /> http://orangecountync.gov/planning/floodplain information.asp. <br /> If you are thinking about engaging in land disturbing activity on your property for any <br /> reason (i.e. building a new structure, grading, removing trees, etc.) you should first <br /> consult the Planning Department to understand what issues, if any, the project may <br /> create. <br /> Staff will be more than happy to schedule a formal meeting with you, on site, to discuss <br /> specific flood issues associated with your property and identify opportunities to correct <br /> or prevent flood damage. <br /> A breakdown of the services we offer, with respect to understanding and identifying <br /> flood issues on your property, include: <br /> 2 <br />