Guilford County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 9.3 Flood Damage Prevention sets forth County rules and regulations that apply to Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) as depicted in the effective FEMA NFIP Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

UDO Text Amendment Case 21-10-GCPL-09184

Amendment to UDO Article 9.3 Flood Damage Prevention no-fill in floodplain provision to allow fill for restoration of natural floodplain functions including related clarifications and formatting revisions.

NFIP Regulations (as referenced in FEMA 480):

For a community to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), it must adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations that meet or exceed the minimum NFIP standards and requirements. These standards are intended to prevent loss of life and property, as well as economic and social hardships that result from flooding.

NFIP requirements can be found in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Most of the requirements related to a community’s ordinance are in Parts 59 and 60. Mapping regulations are in Parts 65 and 70.

Title 44 CFR

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Title 44 - Emergency Management and Assistance

Chapter I – FEMA, DHS

• Part 9 – Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands

Subchapter B – Insurance and Hazard Mitigation

• Part 59 – General Provisions
• Part 60 – Criteria for Land Management and Use
• Part 65 – Identification and Mapping of Special Hazard Areas
• Part 70 – Procedure for Map Correction

Additional information regarding Title 44 CFR and NFIP regulations can be found in FEMA 480 – NFIP Floodplain Management Requirements, A Study Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials.

NC General Statutes below include State rules and regulations related to floodplains.

NCGS Chapter 160D. Local Planning and Development Regulation.

Article 9. Regulation of Particular Uses and Areas.

Part 2. Environmental Regulation.

§ 160D-923. Floodplain regulations.

NCGS Chapter 143. State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions.

Article 21 Water and Air Resources

Part 6. Floodway Regulation.

§ 143-215.51. to § 143-215.61.