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Updated FEMA Flood Maps to be Released in 2011

As part of the nationwide flood map modernization initiative, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in the process of preparing the first comprehensive review of flood zones throughout Broward County in 14 years. The updated flood maps will be used as the new basis for determining flood insurance purchase requirements, flood insurance rates and minimum finished floor elevations for new construction and substantial improvements throughout the County. Learn More

Beginning January 30, 2011, All Surveys and Plans for Environmental Engineering and Licensing Applications Must Utilize the New Vertical Datum

The National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) will be replaced by the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) on the updated FEMA flood maps. The Federal Government as well as many state and local governments throughout the country have already adopted the more accurate NAVD 88 datum as the new standard for vertical measurement. There is a significant difference between the two datums, which means a conversion factor must be used when comparing elevations. Learn More

 
 
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1 North University Drive, 102A
Plantation, FL 33324

Development and Environmental Review
Office: 954-357-6666
Fax: 954-357-6521

Environmental Engineering
Office: 954-519-1483
Fax: 954-519-1412

Development and Environmental Regulation ensures that the regional impacts of proposed development are addressed through the provision of adequate facilities and services, and that plans for such developments comply with the Land Development Code and the Natural Resource Protection Code.

Development and Environmental Regulation conducts plat, development and environmental reviews, administers the County’s impact fee and concurrency programs, and collects information that is used to monitor the County’s growth, development and environmental quality.

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