# § 3-33 Approximated Floodplain.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 3-33 Approximated Floodplain.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 3-33 (2026)

(a) In the Approximated Floodplain (Zones A and AO), the following additional regulations apply.

(b) In the enforcement of this Division I, the Planning Department must obtain, review, and reasonably use any base-flood elevation and floodway data available from Federal, State, or other sources, such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Soil Conservation Service, the State Water & Science Administration, or any regional planning organization.

(c) When the base-flood elevation is not known, the Planning Department, in consultation with the State Water & Science Administration, must evaluate each site and establish an approximate base-flood elevation.

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