Floodplain Regulations
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has identified
15,833.7 acres in Allen County as floodplain. In order to promote
the public health, safety and general welfare, as well as
to minimize public and private loss due to flood conditions in
specific areas, the Board of Allen County Commissioners, adopted a
Resolution on November 13, 1999 to implement Floodplain Management
Regulations pursuant to authorization contained in the Ohio Revised
Code Sections 307.37 and
307.85. The
LACRPC was delegated the responsibility by the Commissioners to
administer the Allen County Floodplain Management Regulations set
forth by FEMA for the unincorporated areas of the County. The
LACRPC provides technical assistance and program oversight of the
regulations which govern development related activities within the
County.