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Environmental Programs

Spokane County Flood Damage Protection Ordinance Update


The Spokane County Flood Damage Protection Code (Chapter 3.20) is being revised, initially to incorporate the title of the new Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and DFIRMs, update to the new FEMA terminology and update fees to the current Engineering & Roads fee schedule.  At the same time additional revisions are being considered.  
For more information, click here.


The Spokane County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to take written and oral public comment on the proposed amendments to Chapter 3.20 of the Spokane County Flood Damage Protection Code. 


Public Hearing

Thursday, June 17, 2010 | 9:00 am
Spokane County Planning Commission
1026 W. Broadway Avenue
Commissioners Hearing Room | Lower Level
Spokane, WA  99260-0170


Discussion may include environmental documentation prepared in conjunction with this proposal.  For more information, visit www.spokanecounty.org/bp or contact the Spokane County Department of Building and Planning at 509/477-3675.  Hearing facilities are accessible to all members of the public.  For information with regard to accessibility or notification of an ADA accommodation, please contact Vicki Merriott, at 509/477-7224 or vmerriott@spokanecounty.org.


DFIRM Final Map Panels   Updated!


Final DFIRMs along with an updated Flood Insurance Study (FIS) have been issued by FEMA and will be effective July 6, 2010.  For additional information and to review the final DFIRM map panels, click here... 

Floodplain Information


Spokane County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program through FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). This allows property owners to purchase insurance against flood losses. It also allows Spokane County to be eligible for federal disaster aid should a flood-related disaster be declared here.

To participate in this program Spokane County must maintain and enforce a Flood Damage Protection Code meeting the requirements of FEMA and the State of Washington. The Division of Engineering and Roads administers this code for the unincorporated areas of Spokane County.  Additional information and resources can be found here:  Floodplain Information

 

General Resources


Benchmark Info


Elevation Certificate

Flood Damage
Protection Code


Floodplain Development Permit Brochure

Floodplain Development Application

Environmental Checklist (SEPA)

SEPA Information Sheet

Joint Aquatic Resource Application (JARPA)


FEMA Flood Maps

 

FEMA  Website

 

FEMA Map
 Service Center

 

Engineering Fee Schedule

 

County Projects

Bigelow Gulch/Forker Rd Urban Connector