Summary
Residents and developers clashed over whether property owners can build homes on old, unplatted lots if a small part of the land touches a floodplain. The city argued that safety rules require full platting and drainage easements, while the engineer argued the actual house is safely out of the flood zone.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Affects property values and development costs for owners of historic or unplatted parcels.
City drainage planners and downstream property owners protected by rigorous flood study requirements.
Residents concerned with canopy loss and floodplain protection.
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