Floodplain Property Owners Should Contact Planning and Zoning Before Storm Repairs

Saline County property owners who experienced storm damage within a designated floodplain should contact the Saline County Planning and Zoning Department before beginning repairs or rebuilding.

The department can help determine whether a permit is needed and review any floodplain requirements that may apply. County officials say the review helps ensure repairs meet National Flood Insurance Program requirements and local floodplain regulations.

Floodplain development permits are required for repairs and reconstruction in regulated floodplains. That includes work on homes, accessory structures, roads, culverts, and other development located within a floodplain.

Storm damage may include damage from flooding, high winds, fallen trees, or other storm-related causes. Substantial damage reviews may also be required following disasters.

Property owners who are unsure whether their property is located within a designated floodplain should contact Saline County Planning and Zoning before starting repair work.