Land Use & Zoning
A Maine landowner discovers that a portion of their land is in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain. Building in this area typically requires:
ANo special requirements
BElevation certificates and flood insurance✓ Correct
CComplete prohibition on any building
DState DEP approval only
Explanation
In FEMA-designated 100-year floodplains, construction must meet local floodplain management requirements, including elevation to the base flood elevation, and flood insurance is typically required for mortgaged properties.
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