RCW 86.16.051
Basis for state and local floodplain management.
The basis for state and local floodplain management regulation shall be the areas designated as special flood hazard areas on the most recent maps provided by the federal emergency management agency for the national flood insurance program. Best available information shall be used if these maps are not available or sufficient.
[ 1987 c 523 § 5.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.
86.16.010 - Statement of policy—State control assumed.
86.16.020 - Floodplain management regulation.
86.16.025 - Authority of department.
86.16.031 - Duties of the department of ecology.
86.16.035 - Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions.
86.16.045 - Adoption of ordinances or requirements that exceed minimum federal requirements.
86.16.051 - Basis for state and local floodplain management.
86.16.061 - Adoption of rules.
86.16.071 - Chapter not to create liability for damages against the state.
86.16.120 - Flood damages defined.
86.16.160 - Local programs not prevented.