Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi property is located in a 'floodway' — the portion of the floodplain that must remain unobstructed to carry floodwaters. Development in the floodway:
AIs permitted with a standard building permit
BIs severely restricted or prohibited since development in the floodway can raise flood levels and endanger others✓ Correct
CIs allowed only for elevated structures
DRequires only flood insurance, not special permits
Explanation
The floodway is the channel and adjacent areas that must remain open to carry the 100-year flood. Development in the floodway that would increase flood elevations by even 1 foot (in NFIP communities) is prohibited.
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