Land Use & Zoning
In Virginia, a development project in a Special Flood Hazard Area must comply with FEMA and local ordinance requirements including:
AVREB approval
BElevating structures to or above the base flood elevation✓ Correct
CBuilding only single-story structures
DInstalling seawalls of a specific height
Explanation
Structures built in SFHAs must be elevated to or above the base flood elevation (BFE) as required by local floodplain management ordinances in compliance with FEMA's NFIP requirements.
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