FEMA flood zone rules in Garden Grove, CA — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Garden Grove has some FEMA-designated flood zones. The city participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Properties near channels may require flood insurance.
Garden Grove participates in the NFIP. FEMA-designated flood zones exist along the Garden Grove-Wintersburg Channel and other drainage facilities. Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas must carry flood insurance with federal mortgages. New construction must be elevated above BFE. The Orange County Flood Control District manages major channels.
Non-compliant development faces permit denial and stop-work orders.
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