Ewa Gentry vs Pearl City
How do flood zones rules compare between Ewa Gentry, HI and Pearl City, HI?
Ewa Gentry and Pearl City have similar restriction levels.
Ewa Gentry, HI
Honolulu County
Ewa Gentry parcels mapped within FEMA special flood hazard areas are regulated by ROH Chapter 21A, which sets elevation and construction standards for floodplain development.
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Honolulu County
Development in Pearl City's FEMA-mapped flood zones must comply with ROH Chapter 21A, which governs special flood hazard areas, elevation standards, and flood variance procedures.
View full Pearl City rules →Key Facts Comparison
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Ewa Gentry FAQ
How do I know if my Ewa Gentry home is in a flood zone?
Check the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map adopted by Sec. 21A-1.5 or contact the Department of Planning and Permitting for a formal determination.
Can I get a variance from flood elevation standards?
Sec. 21A-1.12 provides a flood variance procedure, but it is limited and requires specific findings about hardship and compliance with federal standards.
Pearl City FAQ
Is my Pearl City home in a flood zone?
Check the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps adopted under Sec. 21A-1.5 via the city's GIS or the FEMA map portal to determine your specific flood zone designation.
What does base flood elevation mean?
Base flood elevation is the water surface level expected during a one-percent-annual-chance flood. Under Sec. 21A-1.8, new flood fringe construction must elevate to or above this level.
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