What are the penalties for violating floodplain regulations?
Any violation of the floodplain management regulations may be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 per day for each day that the violation exists. In addition, illegal discharges into streams may be subject to State and Federal fines of up to $10,000.00 per day.

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1. What is a floodplain?
2. How do I know if my property is in the floodplain?
3. Why is it necessary to know whether I am in the floodplain?
4. If I live in the floodplain, am I required to buy flood insurance?
5. I’ve heard that flood insurance is expensive. Can the City help reduce the cost?
6. Which floodplain regulations affect my property?
7. What do I need to obtain a building permit in the floodplain?
8. What is required to build a new home in the floodplain?
9. What are the penalties for violating floodplain regulations?
10. Where can I get more information about floodplains?