Land Use & Zoning
Tennessee's flood plain management regulations require local governments to:
AProhibit all development in 100-year flood plains
BRegulate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)✓ Correct
CMandate flood insurance for all properties within 5 miles of a river
DRequire TDEC approval for all flood plain development
Explanation
To participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (making flood insurance available to residents), local governments must adopt and enforce flood plain management ordinances that regulate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas.
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