| Building
& Zoning
Floodplain
Information
Much of Wise County
is in the Floodplain. Wise County is a member of NFIP (National
Flood Insurance Program). For the citizens of Wise County to continue
to obtain flood insurance from their local provider, the County
is obligated to enforce the floodplain ordinance.
The primary feature
of the floodplain ordinance is to prevent damage to all structures.
This is accomplished by elevating the structures above the Base
Flood Elevation (BFE) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA). All new construction must meet the floodplain ordinance
and any substantial improvements to the property will also have
to meet the floodplain ordinance.
Before beginning any
project in the Floodplain, or if you are unsure, please contact
this office for information. The Building and Zoning Department
can determine if the property is in the floodplain or not. |
