Ordinance Amending Title 18 of the San Rafael Municipal Code "Protection of Flood Hazard Areas"
Summary
SCH Number
2024070728
Public Agency
City of San Rafael
Document Title
Ordinance Amending Title 18 of the San Rafael Municipal Code "Protection of Flood Hazard Areas"
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/18/2024
Document Description
The project consists of an ordinance to amend Title 18 of the San Rafael Municipal Code "Protection of Flood Hazard Areas" to meet or exceed the minimum standards of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for development within the flood hazard areas of the City of San Rafael. This amendment is needed to maintain the City's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Contact Information
Name
Sarah Teplitsky
Agency Name
City of San Rafael Department of Public Works
Job Title
Associate Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Rafael
Counties
Marin
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Flood hazard areas within the City of San Rafael
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15308 states that the project is categorically exempt if the project involves actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure protection of the environment. The project is exempt under Section 15308 because it is an update of public safety regulations enacted to avoid environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Marin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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