Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-158 - Flood plain management
Section 173-158-084 - Submittal of local ordinances

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 173-158-084
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

Communities shall submit to the department of ecology and to the federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regional office newly adopted or amended flood damage prevention ordinances to incorporate the requirements of chapter 86.16 RCW and this chapter. Such ordinances or amendments shall take effect thirty days from filing with the department unless the department disapproves such ordinance or amendment, in writing, within that time period. The department may disapprove any ordinance or amendment which does not comply with the requirements of the NFIP, or WAC 173-158-040, 173-158-064, or 173-158-070. The department will provide guidance and assistance to communities in preparation and review of draft ordinances upon request by the community.

Statutory Authority: RCW 86.16.061. 90-21-089, § 173-158-084, filed 10/19/90, effective 11/19/90.

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