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Flood Zones: Brentwood vs Martinez

How do flood zones rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Martinez, CA?

Brentwood and Martinez have similar restriction levels.

Brentwood, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Portions of Brentwood lie within FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), particularly along Marsh Creek, Sand Creek, Dry Creek, and Deer Creek corridors. Development in these zones requires a floodplain development permit, elevation certificate, and compliance with the city's floodplain management ordinance.

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Martinez, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Martinez has significant FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) along the Carquinez Strait waterfront, the Martinez Marina, and along Alhambra Creek. Properties in Zone AE and Zone VE require flood insurance for federally backed mortgages, base-flood-elevation compliance for new construction, and substantial improvement/damage review for remodels.

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