FEMA flood zone rules in Boynton Beach, FL — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Boynton Beach has extensive FEMA AE and VE flood zones along the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. NFIP participation requires Base Flood Elevation (BFE) + 1 foot freeboard under City Code Chapter 9 for all new construction.
Boynton Beach participates in the NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) Class 5, providing 25% flood insurance discounts. City Code Chapter 9 adopts FBC Flood Provisions with 1-foot freeboard above FEMA BFE. Oceanfront properties in VE zones require breakaway walls and deep pile foundations. AE zones along the Intracoastal and E-4 Canal require elevated finished floors (typically 7-9 ft NAVD88). Substantial Improvement rule triggers full flood compliance when improvements exceed 50% of market value. Elevation certificates required at permit and CO.
Unpermitted BFE violation: demolition or elevation required. NFIP penalty loss of insurance. Code fines $500-$5,000. Substantial damage enforcement strict post-storm.
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