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The updated and amended recharges is in "strikethroupJNanderline" format meaning proposed language is underlined and deleted language is shown as sarikethrough. A summary of the major edits include the following: • Reference the updated Flood Insurance Study and revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Under the current system, them is one map for all of New Brighton. Effective June 4, 2010 there will be five maps (also known as panels). The official Flood Insurance Rate Maps will be held on file with the City Plugger and can also be viewed online at www.fema eov. Staff will have these maps available for the public hearing, should a resident or a commissioner wish to view a specific area. Staff has also attached, as Exhibits C and D, GIS maps illustrating overall floodplain zones at a city-wide level. • Definitions and references were added concerning the following terms: "lowest floor", "manufactured home", "substantial damage', "mad "substantial improvement'. • Annexation language was added. • References were made to the updated zone designations. Under the current system there are only a handful of zones (mainly zone A, B, and Q. Effective Jane 4, 2010 there are many new zones such as zone AE, AH, and x Gust to reference a few). • A k immg standards for flood -proofed accessory structures. • The loan "broad vehicle"and"Iravel trailer"was changed To "recreational vehicle". • Additional language on "Znne A Lakes" was added. This edit is specific to the 2004 revisions mentioned above. • Clarifications are mode regarding issuing a permit for modification and rehabilitation of structures within the floodplain. • RNuvements led' ofifacation for waterwutu alterations" were added. Basically, the City must notify the DNR and FEMA prior b authorizing an alteration or relocation of a wmerwarse. • New Variance language was added. • Under the Nonconforming Use section, additional language was added concerning "subsamial improvements". Both Planning and Engineering staff have reviewed the revised language and have no specific concerns the changes will have on New Brighton residents. It is also important to ante that the City bas limited ability to amend this language in a nature that would be less restrictive. The City is only allowed to proposed floodplain regulatiors that are more restrictive. STAFF RBCOMMENOATION Recommend the City Council adopt the updated and amended Floodplain Management Ordinance reflecting updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Ji U aweelru.._ Janice Oundlach, City Plaamer