Code amendment · Planning application
Eagle updates flood-zone building standards to protect insurance discounts
The change covers how high homes, equipment and other structures must be built above expected flood levels. It aims to keep the city in FEMA's Community Rating System, which discounts flood insurance. The City Council heard it July 22; no decision is on file.
About this application
The City of Eagle is updating the construction standards in its flood control code for buildings and structures in mapped flood hazard areas. The changes cover how high homes, equipment, and other structures must be built above expected flood levels. They are meant to keep the city in FEMA's Community Rating System program, which helps residents get discounted flood insurance.
An ordinance to the City of Eagle, Ada County Idaho, amending Title 10 "Flood Control", Chapter 1 "Flood Control Regulations", Section 8-6 "Specific Standards"; Providing A Severability Clause; And Providing An Effective Date.
Timeline
July 22, 2025
Public hearing: Eagle City Council
June 16, 2025
Public hearing: Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission
Documents
Plans
- Ordinance 949 amending Title 10 flood control standards
Proposed City of Eagle ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 1, Section 8-6 of the flood control code, covering elevation requirements for residential structures, equipment and manufactured homes.
July 21, 2025 · 2 pages
Staff reports
- Flood control memo on Title 10 ordinance amendment
Staff memo to City Council explaining that ZOA-2025-02 revises Section 10-1-8-6 floodplain construction standards to align with FEMA Community Rating System requirements.
July 21, 2025 · 8 pages · Staff Report
Other documents
- Flood control ordinance amendment, Section 10-1-8-6
Staff memo and draft Ordinance No. 949 amending floodplain construction standards in Eagle City Code Section 10-1-8-6 to align with FEMA Community Rating System requirements.
June 15, 2025 · 8 pages