City Council Tackles FEMA Compliance, Sign Ordinance Revisions, and ADA Rental Accessibility
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FEMA Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures
The City Council workshop began with a detailed discussion on the FEMA BiOp pre-implementation compliance measures. The council was tasked with choosing one of three options mandated by FEMA to ensure that future developments in floodplains comply with the Endangered Species Act. The options were presented in a confusing manner, with discrepancies between the staff report and the FAQ document, leading to potential voting issues. The council expressed a preference for adopting FEMA's model ordinance, which would provide clear and consistent rules for developers and the city, avoiding costly and complex individual assessments. The council discussed the implications of the decision, including the potential impact on development costs and the timeline for implementation.