New Orleans Subdivision Regulations
Regulations to guide the future growth and development of the City in accordance with the Master Plan
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4.4.2 Special Flood Hazard Areas
In all areas of special flood hazard where base flood elevation data are not available, the applicant shall provide a hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analysis that generates base flood elevations and floodway boundaries and future conditions flood elevations for all subdivision proposals, and other proposed developments greater than five (5) acres). These studies shall be submitted to FEMA as a request for map revision and the record plan and all permitting documents shall reference the revised floodplain and base flood elevations accepted by FEMA and the City.