The City of Klamath Falls has proposed adoption of revised Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), to replace existing 1984 maps, and associated Community Development Ordinance (CDO) amendments for Flood Hazard Area development.
As a result of new FIRMs produced by FEMA, the City is required to adopt the new maps and update CDO Flood Hazard Area development standards for the City and its residents to continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to maintain access to flood insurance.
There will be a public hearing held on the proposed CDO amendment, File No. 1-TA-24 – Adoption of FIRMs and Federal Standards, before the Planning Commission on October 28, 2024, at 7PM in the City Council Chambers in the City Hall Annex Building at 500 Klamath Avenue, Klamath Falls, OR 97601.
Additional meeting information and documents:
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda (October 28, 2024)
- 10-23-23 Draft PC Meeting Minutes – for review and approval
- 1-TA-24 PC Staff Report
- 1-TA-24 PC Staff Report Exhibits
Important Information and Links:
Public Notice - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 1-TA-24, AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
Notice of Public Hearing
FEMA Floods & Maps Main Page – Flood Maps | FEMA.gov
FEMA Flood Maps & Zones Explained - FEMA Flood Maps and Zones Explained | FEMA.gov
FEMA - How to Read a Flood Map - How to Read of Flood Map (fema.gov)
FEMA - Flood Insurance Myths & Facts - Fact Sheet: Myths and Facts About Flood Insurance | FEMA.gov
Effects on Nonparticipation in NFIP
City Web Map
Community Development Ordinance (CDO) Amendment
The proposed development standard update to meet model code