Land Use & Zoning
Iowa's floodplain regulations, coordinated with FEMA, require that structures in 100-year floodplains must:
ABe completely prohibited in all Iowa communities
BMeet floodplain management standards including elevation requirements to participate in NFIP✓ Correct
CCarry only private flood insurance
DBe constructed of waterproof materials only
Explanation
Iowa communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) must adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations, including minimum elevation requirements for structures in 100-year floodplains.
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