There are many ordinances and other laws applicable to activities permitted under this ordinance that are not sought to be enforced under this permitting process. Such laws include, but are not limited to, building, land grading and erosion control, and land development measures. The issuance of a Floodplain Management Permit shall not be deemed to constitute a representation that the development so permitted or the property upon which such development is occurring complies with such other ordinances or other laws. Nor shall the existence of such an unrevoked permit be deemed to preclude any criminal or civil remedy for violation of such other ordinances or laws. The possession of a Floodplain Management Permit shall not be deemed to relieve the holder of the requirement to apply for or obtain any other license or permit required by ordinance or statute.

APPENDIX A: Map of Delta with Reclamation District names and RD Numbers

APPENDIX B: NFIP Technical Bulletins

As of March 2009, the following Technical Bulletins are available on www.FEMA.gov (search NFIP Technical Bulletins)

Technical Bulletin 1 Openings in Foundation Walls and Wall Enclosures Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning the requirement for openings in below-Base Flood Elevation foundation walls for buildings located in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH.
Technical Bulletin 2 Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements- Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning the required use of flood damage resistant construction materials for building components located below the Base Flood Elevation in Special Flood Areas (both A and V Zones).
Technical Bulletin 3 Non-Residential Floodproofing provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning watertight construction and the required certification for floodproofed non-residential buildings in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH whose lowest floors are below the Base Flood Elevation.
Technical Bulletin 4 Elevator Installation- Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning the installation of elevators below the Base Flood Elevation in Special Flood Hazard Areas (both A and V Zones).
Technical Bulletin 5 Free Of Obstruction Requirements- Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning obstructions to flood waters below elevated buildings and on building sites in Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zones V, VE, and V1-V30).
Technical Bulletin 6 Below Grade Parking- Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning the design of below-grade parking garages beneath buildings located in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH.
Technical Bulletin 7 Wet Floodproofing - Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning wet floodproofing of certain types of structures located in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH.
Technical Bulletin 10 Ensuring That Structures Built On Fill In Or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas Are Reasonably Safe From Flooding - This technical bulletin discusses building techniques, including the use of fill, that can be used to ensure structures are reasonably safe from flooding.
Technical Bulletin 11 Crawlspace Construction For Buildings Located In Special Flood Hazard Areas- Provides interim guidance on minimum NFIP requirements as well as best practices for crawlspace construction in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Substantial Improvement I Substantial Damage Desk Reference
FEMA 265 ‘The Zone A Manual: Managing Floodplain Development in Approximate Zone A Areas’
FEMA P-348 ‘Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage’

TB 7-93 Wet Floodproofing Requirements for structures located in Special Flood Hazard Areas

FEMA P-758 Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage Desk Reference

APPENDIX C: Section 905-02 Fees

Fees Effective February 28, 2020

Service	Fee
Residential Elevation Certificate for New Construction (limit 3 site visits)	$986
Certified Elevation for Pool Deck (limit 2 site visits)	$735
Floodplain Management Permit for Bam/Garage below BFE such as Delta (limit 2 site visits)	$735
Elevation Certificate for Existing Structure (limit 1 site visit)	$484
Floodplain Management such as fill in a floodplain or a hold harmless (limit 2 site visits)	$735
Letter of Map Amendment [1]	$107
Hold Harmless and Indemnification Documents [1]	$107
Fill in the Floodplain Complaint (2 site visits)	$735
Encroachment Permit Review billed per hour after first 2 hours	hourly
Drainage Master Plan review billed per hour (outside of Zone 11)	hourly
Improvement plan review billed per hour (outside of Zone 11)	hourly
Variances review billed per hour	hourly
Appeals billed per hour	hourly

[1] These are stand-alone fees that are included in any of the above-listed fees.

APPENDIX D: 200-Year ULOP Applicability Area

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User Guide

Sacramento County Zoning Code User Guide

Amended June 22, 2017 & August 14, 2018 & September 18, 2020 & August 10, 2021 & December 14, 2021 & June 29, 2023

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The Zoning Code User Guide was prepared to help property owners and users understand and navigate the County’s Zoning Code (Code) and common planning and entitlement application procedures most likely to be encountered when developing property in Sacramento County. This Guide compiles the requirements for application contents, forms, fees, and submission and review schedule. It is intended to be administratively updated by the Planning Director, from time to time, to ensure efficient review and approval processes and simplify common planning and development application procedures, to the extent possible.

All new development and uses must comply with the County’s Code and Design Guidelines. Both of these documents implement the goals and policies of the Sacramento County General Plan, and address contemporary planning issues, including removing barriers to infill and mixed-use development, minimize regulatory burdens to development and redevelopment in the County, and increase focus on health and the built environment emphasizing active design and sustainability; while continuing to fulfill the County’s obligation to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Sacramento County. References to chapters, sections and tables are specific to the Code, unless otherwise indicated, and the electronic version of this Guide provides users with links to these Code references.

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