Land Use & Zoning
A floodplain designation in Missouri by FEMA affects property because:
AIt prohibits all development
BIt may require flood insurance and impose development restrictions✓ Correct
CIt automatically increases property taxes
DIt exempts the property from zoning
Explanation
Properties in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) require flood insurance for federally backed loans and are subject to local floodplain management regulations restricting certain development.
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