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scope and timing of FEMA map change(s) there may be significant and unplanned budgetary <br />impacts, as well as significant time commitments, to incorporate said modifications. <br /> <br />In consultation with current Attorney’s staff, Planning staff is recommending the elimination of <br />the SFHA overlay district and adoption of the flood maps by reference in the UDO. As there are <br />future changes/updates in flood mapping data, staff would complete a UDO text amendment <br />incorporating reference to this new data, but would not have to complete a corresponding <br />zoning atlas amendment. The move would reduce required budgetary outlays to cover <br />notification of an atlas amendment to affected, and adjacent (i.e. those within 1,000 ft.), property <br />owners. <br /> <br />Please note as part of our floodplain management program, the Planning Department engages <br />in a public awareness campaign keeping local property owners informed of flood issues as well <br />as the various services offered by the County. This includes an annual letter sent to <br />approximately 1,900 property owners whose property is encumbered by floodplain. This is part <br />of our comprehensive floodplain management outreach program for which the County receives <br />credit under the Community Rating System (CRS) resulting in a reduction in flood insurance <br />premiums for local property owners. An example of this annual outreach letter is contained in <br />Attachment 3. <br /> <br />The elimination of the SFHA overlay district will not impact or alter existing outreach efforts <br />conducted by the Department to keep property owners aware of flood issues and the various <br />services offered to address compliance with flood regulations. <br /> <br />At the writing of this abstract it is anticipated the Planning Board will make a recommendation on <br />the proposed amendments at its October 4, 2017 regular meeting, which will then be presented <br />at the November 2017 quarterly public hearing. <br /> <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding <br />for the provision of County services. Existing staff, included in the Departmental staffing budget, <br />will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): Planning staff recommends the ORC review and comment upon the <br />proposed amendments to the UDO. <br /> <br /> <br /> 20