Inglewood, CA Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)

Inglewood adopted its floodplain management regulations by Ordinance 06-10 on July 18, 2006, acting under the authority of Government Code Sections 65302, 65560 and 65800. Municipal Code Section 10-183 makes the Public Works Director the Floodplain Administrator, charged with granting or denying development permits, obtaining and reasonably using any base flood data available from federal or state agencies, and confirming that state and federal permit requirements have been satisfied before local approval issues. That base flood data is kept on file at the Public Works Department, One Manchester Boulevard.

Section 10-184 sets the actual construction standards once a permit issues: new construction and substantial improvements in a flood-prone area must be anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, built with flood-resistant materials and methods, and designed so mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment is located to keep water out during flooding. Subdivision and other new-development proposals in flood-prone areas must also route public utilities, sewer, gas, electric, and water systems to minimize flood damage and provide adequate drainage.

Section 10-182 declares these standards minimum requirements only: where another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction is stricter, the stricter rule controls, and the City disclaims liability for damage from floods exceeding the regulatory design standard.