FEMA flood zone rules in Gresham, OR — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Gresham participates in the NFIP and regulates development in FEMA-designated flood zones. Properties in the floodplain have strict building requirements including elevation certificates and flood-resistant construction.
Gresham participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and regulates development in FEMA-designated flood hazard areas. The city's floodplain management regulations are part of the Development Code. New construction and substantial improvements in the floodplain must be elevated above the base flood elevation (BFE) and use flood-resistant materials. Elevation certificates are required. Fill in the floodplain is regulated and may require compensatory storage. The Johnson Creek and its tributaries are primary flood hazard areas in Gresham.
Building in the floodplain without proper permits results in stop work orders, fines, and potential NFIP compliance issues.
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