FEMA flood zone rules in Fresno County, CA — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Fresno County participates in NFIP. FEMA flood zones exist along Kings River, San Joaquin River, and reservoir spillways (Pine Flat, Millerton). Floodplain Management Ordinance (County Code Title 15) requires elevation certificates and development permits in SFHAs.
Fresno County Floodplain Management Ordinance regulates development in Special Flood Hazard Areas per FEMA FIRM maps. Structures in Zone A/AE must have lowest floor elevated to or above Base Flood Elevation (BFE). Elevation Certificate required for new construction. San Joaquin River and Kings River corridors include substantial AE zones. Pine Flat Reservoir and Millerton Lake spillways affect downstream floodplains.
Building in SFHA without elevation certificate: stop-work order, potential loss of NFIP eligibility. Fines up to $500/day under county code.
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