Showing ordinances that apply to South Apopka, FL
South Apopka is an unincorporated community (population 6,803) in Orange County, Florida. Because South Apopka is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The flood zones rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Orange County is a FEMA NFIP participant with floodplain management under Chapter 15. Inland flood risks from Lake Apopka, Lake Harris, Lake Butler, Lake Conway, Shingle Creek, Econlockhatchee River. Base Flood Elevation (BFE) plus 1 foot freeboard required for new construction in SFHA.
Orange County participates in FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System (CRS) Class 6, giving residents 20 percent flood insurance discount. Chapter 15 (Floodplain Management) adopts FL Building Code flood provisions with 1 foot freeboard above Base Flood Elevation (BFE). Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) mapped along Lake Apopka, Lake Harris chain, Lake Butler chain, Econlockhatchee River, Shingle Creek, Reedy Creek. Substantial improvement rule: repairs/additions over 50 percent of structure value trigger full flood compliance. Elevation certificates required for SFHA construction.
Floodplain violation: 500 dollars per day plus FEMA sanctions. Non-compliance can result in CRS rating loss affecting all residents. Unpermitted SFHA work: restoration required.
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