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Item #81 · Regular City Council Meeting

Council to hold hearing on floodplain zoning updates for FEMA compliance

Councilors Vasa and O’Quinn, Co-Chairs, Planning and Zoning Committee · Aug 4, 2026
Zoning & Land Use

If approved, would update Birmingham's floodplain overlay rules to align with Federal Emergency Management Agency standards, potentially affecting flood insurance rates and development rules in affected zones citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2026-09-01

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