Flood Zones: Anza vs Palm Springs
How do flood zones rules compare between Anza, CA and Palm Springs, CA?
Anza and Palm Springs have similar restriction levels.
Anza, CA
Riverside County
Riverside County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and regulates development in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas under Ord. 458 (Flood Damage Prevention) and Ord. 460 Art. III. New structures in the 100-year floodplain (Zone A, AE, AH, AO) must have the lowest floor elevated at least 1 foot above the Base Flood Elevation.
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Riverside County
Palm Springs participates in the NFIP and enforces FEMA floodplain rules under PSMC Title 8. Tahquitz Creek, Chino Creek, and numerous alluvial fan washes create Zone A and AO flood hazards. Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas requires elevation above base flood plus freeboard, and washes are generally off-limits to structures.
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