Dallas Water Utilities Seeks Public Input On Proposed Revisions To Floodplain Regulations

Press release from the City of Dallas:

Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Dallas Development Code titled Article V. of Flood Plain and Escarpment Zone Regulation, Division 51A-5.100. The City of Dallas floodplain regulations are being updated to provide clarity in areas of ambiguity, and to provide an easier, more streamlined building permit process.

All properties within the FEMA mapped floodplains or located along a stream are potentially affected by the updates.

Some proposed revisions include changing “flood plain” to “floodplain”; adding and clarifying definitions; clarifying the existence of regulatory floodplain maps and FEMA maps; adding 500-year floodplain elevation requirements; editing tree requirements to reference Article X; providing references to FEMA documents; clarifying the role of the board of adjustment; and providing clarification for parking requirements within a floodplain area.

Dallas Water Utilities is providing the proposed changes online to facilitate public feedback and is accepting written feedback. The public is encouraged to view the proposed revisions to Chapter 51A, “Dallas Development Code: Ordinance No. 19455. Click to Download Document.

Deadline to submit comments is April 9, 2021. Click to Download Comment Card.

Comment cards can be submitted by email to: FloodplainManagement@dallascityhall.com or mailed to:

Dallas Water Utilities, Floodplain and Drainage Management
Oak Cliff Municipal Center (OCMC)
320 East Jefferson, Room 312
Dallas, TX 75203

Please email questions about Floodplain Regulations to Kimberly Dewailly, Sr. Engineer, P.E., CFM at kimberly.dewailly@dallascityhall.com.

For information on how to obtain a floodplain related permit, please call 214-948-4690.

This press release was produced by the City of Dallas. The views expressed here are the author’s own.