Celina, TX Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)
FEMA flood zone rules in Celina, TX, also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules, determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Floodplain development permit
- Max fine
- $500 per offense
- Continuing violation
- Each day is a separate offense
- Enforced by
- Floodplain administrator
Summary
Celina requires a floodplain development permit before any construction, fill, or land-use change in a special flood hazard area.
A floodplain development permit shall be required to ensure conformance with the provisions of this article. ... Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court of the city, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of $500 for each offense.
Full Breakdown
Under Article 3.05 of the Celina Code, no structure or land in a mapped special flood hazard area may be built, altered, filled, or have its use changed without a floodplain development permit and full compliance with the article. New construction must be anchored against flotation, built with flood-damage-resistant materials below base flood elevation, and designed to keep floodwaters out of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The floodplain administrator reviews and approves or denies every permit application.
Violations & Fines
Violations are a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500 per offense, with each day of continued violation a separate offense; the city can also pursue other lawful remedies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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