Land Use & Zoning
A floodplain designation affects a Delaware property primarily because:
AIt increases the property's assessed value
BProperties in a floodplain may require federal flood insurance and face development restrictions✓ Correct
CIt allows higher density development
DIt exempts the property from zoning requirements
Explanation
Properties in FEMA-designated floodplains are required to carry federal flood insurance if they have federally backed mortgages, and face restrictions on development and alterations.
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