DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter is Ashburn's flood damage prevention ordinance, the set of rules that keeps the city in the National Flood Insurance Program. It applies to FEMA-mapped flood hazard areas: you need a development permit before building or filling there, new homes have to be raised above expected flood levels, and floodways have to stay clear. It doesn't cover everyday ditch or yard flooding outside the mapped zones.
What's in here
- Sec. 46-51 Lands to which this article applies1
- Sec. 46-52 Basis for area of special flood hazard1
- Sec. 46-53 Establishment of development permit
- Sec. 46-54 Compliance
- Sec. 46-55 Abrogation and greater restrictions
- Sec. 46-56 Interpretation
- Sec. 46-57 Warning and disclaimer of liability
- Sec. 46-58 Penalties for violation1
- Secs. 46-59—46-70 Reserved
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH46FL_ARTIIFLDAPR_DIV2GEPR
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH46FL_ARTIIFLDAPR_DIV2GEPR
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