City of Baltimore - File #: 21-0040

• File #: 21-0040
• Version: 0
• Name: Floodplain Management Code - Revision
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Enacted
• File created: 2/22/2021
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 5/21/2021
• Enactment #: 21-020
• Title: Floodplain Management Code - Revision For the purpose of modifying the City laws governing floodplain management to meet or exceed requirements for eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program and other requirements of Federal and State law; incorporating certain flood-resistant design and construction standards adopted by the American Society of Civil Engineers; defining and redefining certain terms; repealing redundant, obsolete, or otherwise superfluous provisions; correcting and conforming certain obsolete nomenclature; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the public health, safety, and welfare through floodplain management.
• Sponsors: City Council President (Administration)
• Indexes: Code, Floodplain, Management, Revisions

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/8/2021	0	Mayor	Signed by Mayor
5/17/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Advanced to 3rd Reader on same day
5/17/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Approved and Sent to the Mayor
5/17/2021	0	Economic and Community Development	Recommended Favorably with Amendment
5/4/2021	0	Economic and Community Development	Recommended Favorably with Amendment	Pass
4/16/2021	0	Economic and Community Development	Advertising
4/5/2021	0	Economic and Community Development	Scheduled for a Public Hearing
3/8/2021	0	Economic and Community Development	Scheduled for a Public Hearing
2/25/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Office of Sustainability
2/25/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Dept. of Housing and Community Development
2/25/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to City Solicitor
2/25/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Planning Commission
2/25/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals
2/25/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Dept. of Finance
2/22/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Assigned
2/22/2021	0	Baltimore City Council	Introduced

Explanation: Capitals indicate matter added to existing law.
[Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law.

* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*

City of Baltimore
Council Bill

Introduced by: The Council President
At the request of: The Administration (Department of Planning)

A Bill Entitled

An Ordinance concerning
title
Floodplain Management Code - Revision
For the purpose of modifying the City laws governing floodplain management to meet or exceed requirements for eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program and other requirements of Federal and State law; incorporating certain flood-resistant design and construction standards adopted by the American Society of Civil Engineers; defining and redefining certain terms; repealing redundant, obsolete, or otherwise superfluous provisions; correcting and conforming certain obsolete nomenclature; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the public health, safety, and welfare through floodplain management.
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By repealing and re-ordaining, with amendments
Article 7 - Natural Resources
Division I - Floodplain Management
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)

By repealing and re-ordaining, with amendments
Article 32 - Zoning
Sections 4-203, 7-301, 7-304(b)
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)

By repealing and re-ordaining, with amendments
Article - Building, Fire, and Related Codes
Section(s) 2-103 (BC §§ 107.2.1, 110.3.3, 1603.1.7) and 10-102 (RC § 109.1.3 and Table 301.2(1))
Baltimore City Revised Code
(2020 Edition)

Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, Th...