Floodplain Regulations
Floodplain regulations are enforced to protect public safety and health through sound engineering practices and efficient floodplain management techniques.
All construction in the City of Marble Falls must adhere to the adopted Code of Ordinances regarding floodplain construction. The Floodplain Administrator is responsible for examining construction for compliance with local and federal floodplain regulations.
Evaluating and Permitting Floodplains
The City of Marble Falls follows the Federal Emergency Management Agency's guidelines for floodplain permitting and the city's adopted floodplain regulation ordinance. Permitting within the floodplain sometimes requires a more detailed design and construction documents to ensure the proposed structure will conform to the adopted standards for that flood zone.
Before a floodplain permit can be issued, construction documents and plans must be submitted to Development Services for review.
Mapping
The first step in flood protection is to know your flood risk! Flood risks vary from property to property, even in the same neighborhood and risks can change over time due to erosion, constructions, and other factors.
Planners, local officials, engineers, and builders use Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM maps) to determine where and how to build new developments. Residents and businesses can use the FIRM maps to learn their risk of flooding and decide the financial steps needed to protect against damage and loss.