Seattle committee reviews permanent floodplain rules after 2020 FEMA map changes The Land Use and Sustainability Committee heard SDCI staff on Feb. 10 about proposed permanent floodplain regulations to adopt FEMAs February 2020 maps; staff explained VE-zone measurement changes, freeboard adjustments and impacts to areas including the Duwamish and Elliott Bay, and scheduled a public hearing for March 4, 2026.

Seattle is updating its floodplain regulations to align with 2020 FEMA maps, ensuring safety and continued access to federal insurance for property owners.

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