This paper describes two approaches; 1) allow additional height above the surrounding grade or 2) allow additional height above a specified floodwater elevation provides the text of the floodplain height ordinances in eight communities that make such accommodations. Shoreline communities interested in enhancing coastal resilience should consider whether similar ordinances are appropriate for their situation. Learn more with this white paper.
Link: https://circa.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1618/2018/03/Height-Restrictions-on-Elevated-Buildings.pdfTown: None Assigned
Focus Area: Flood and Sea Level Rise
Type: Publications and Reports