Flagler County, FL Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)
FEMA flood zone rules in Flagler County, FL, also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules, determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Key Facts
- Applies to
- unincorporated Flagler County only
- Map basis
- Flood Insurance Study dated 6/6/2018 + FIRM
- Administered by
- Floodplain Administrator, Growth Mgmt. Dept.
- Covers
- subdivisions, buildings, RVs, tanks, pools
- Conflict rule
- more restrictive provision controls
- Appeal path
- Board of County Commissioners, then circuit court
Summary
Unincorporated Flagler County regulates all development within mapped flood hazard areas under its Floodplain Management Ordinance, covering land subdivision, grading, building work, manufactured homes, tanks, RVs and pools. The rule applies only outside Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Beverly Beach, Bunnell and Marineland, which run their own floodplain codes.
The provisions of this article shall apply to all development that is wholly within or partially within any flood hazard area, including but not limited to the subdivision of land; filling, grading, and other site improvements and utility installations; construction, alteration, remodeling, enlargement, improvement, replacement, repair, relocation or demolition of buildings, structures, and facilities that are exempt from the Florida Building Code; placement, installation, or replacement of manufactured homes and manufactured buildings; installation or replacement of tanks; placement of recreational vehicles; installation of swimming pools; and any other development. ... This article shall apply to all flood hazard areas within unincorporated Flagler County, as established in Section 6.04.14 of this article.
Full Breakdown
02 applies the article to any development wholly or partially within a flood hazard area, including subdivision of land, grading and site improvements, construction or alteration of buildings and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, manufactured home placement, tank and recreational vehicle installation, and swimming pool installation. 14 adopts the Flood Insurance Study for Flagler County and Incorporated Areas dated June 6, 2018, and the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps, as the minimum basis for flood hazard areas, with studies on file at the Growth Management Department, 1769 E.
, Building 2, Suite 103, Bunnell. 13 limits the article to flood hazard areas within unincorporated Flagler County. 16 makes the more restrictive standard control whenever this article conflicts with zoning, stormwater or building requirements. 72, applying listed factors such as flood danger to life and property, alternate site availability, and effect on public safety access; any aggrieved party may then appeal to circuit court.
Violations & Fines
Section 6.04.78 deems any development regulated by this article performed without a permit, in conflict with an issued permit, or otherwise noncompliant a violation, and a building lacking documented lowest-floor elevation certification is presumed to be in violation until proof is provided. Section 6.04.79 authorizes the Floodplain Administrator to issue notices of violation or stop-work orders to the owner, owner's agent, or person performing the work, and Section 6.04.80 subjects anyone who continues work after such notice to penalties prescribed by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggers Flagler County's floodplain development rules?
Where are Flagler County's flood hazard areas mapped?
Does the county floodplain ordinance apply inside Palm Coast?
What happens if I build in a flood hazard area without a permit?
Sources & Official References
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