Sec. 46-55Abrogation and greater restrictions
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.
This article is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing , easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this article and another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
History: (Ord. No. 09-04, art. 2, § E, 8-6-2009)
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_S46-55ABGRRE
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH46FL_ARTIIFLDAPR_DIV2GEPR_S46-55ABGRRE
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