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Newport News Interim Local Resilience Plan
Newport News Chapter 45, Article XXXI, Division 2 Floodplain Ordinance
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2 Nature Based The ordinance mandates prevention and natural resource protection.
3 Social Equity The ordinance is enforced and is applicable citywide.
4 Flooding / Repetitive Loss The ordinance is enforced and is applicable citywide.
7 Substantial These floodplain development regulations serve to reduce potential substantial damage to property and infrastructure.
Damage/Improvement
9 Best Science & Mapping The ordinance relies on the best science available and updated maps.
The Floodplain Ordinance in Chapter 45 of the Newport News Code of Ordinances outlines floodplain development regulations to prevent the loss of life and
property, the creation of health and safety hazards, the disruption of commerce and governmental services, the extraordinary and unnecessary expenditure of
public funds for flood protection and relief, and the impairment of the tax base. By regulating new development in flood-prone areas and requiring the
implementation of measures to protect against flooding, the City has taken proactive steps to reduce the future potential flood damage.
Newport News Flood Information Webpage
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3 Social Equity This webpage allows for public preparedness and input, regardless of socioeconomic status.
9 Best Science & Mapping The webpage uses the best available science and updated maps.
The City maintains a webpage dedicated to flooding and resources to help the public prepare for a potential flood event. This webpage includes information to
help protect people during a flood, including evacuation zone maps and evacuation tips, and information to help protect property, including flood insurance
information and protective preventative measures. This webpage also allows the public to provide input and feedback about the City's stormwater management
program and plan.
Newport News Floodplain Assistance Program
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2 Nature Based The program focuses on providing a means for property owners of repeatedly flooding properties to sell. Structures are
removed, and the lot is perpetually maintained as green space.
3 Social Equity Since FAP assistance is provided at no cost to the property owner, anyone with a qualifying property within the SFHA can
access the FAP assistance, regardless of socioeconomic status.
4 Flooding / Repetitive Loss FAP assistance is available to many properties that have a history of repetitive flooding.
5 Property Acquisition FAP assistance includes property acquisition and relocation of properties that are originally within the SFHA.
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