On April 21, 2021 a Letter of Final Determination (LFD) was received from FEMA related to mapping updates which will become effective on October 21, 2021. To maintain eligibility in the NFIP, the City of Yakima is required to demonstrate compliance with Paragraph 60.3(d) of the NFIP regulations. The proposed changes to the Critical Areas Ordinance (YMC Ch. 15.27) are compliant with said regulations and the Washington State Model Ordinance.
The City of Yakima Planning Commission held an Open Record Public Hearing on July 28, 2021 and recommended approval of the proposed amendments. |