FEMA flood zone rules in Weymouth, MA — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Weymouth is a coastal community with significant FEMA-designated flood zones along the Fore River, Back River, and coastal areas. The Weymouth Conservation Commission enforces wetlands protections under MGL c. 131 §40 and the Weymouth Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Ch. 7-301).
Weymouth has extensive coastal and riverine flood risk areas. The Weymouth Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Chapter 7-301) supplements state Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c. 131 §40) protections. Development within 100 feet of wetlands requires a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission. Weymouth participates in NFIP, enabling federally backed flood insurance. New construction in FEMA AE zones must be elevated to Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and may require an elevation certificate. Flood maps are available at msc.fema.gov.
Development in flood zones without proper permits can result in Conservation Commission stop orders, restoration requirements, and NFIP non-compliance.
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