Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 17.08 — SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
San Jose Municipal Code Part 3 Designation of Flood Hazard Areas
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04
17.08.400 - Application of chapter.¶
The provisions of this chapter apply to those areas of the city of San José designated on the official maps.
(Ord. 28512.)
17.08.410 - Use of available data.¶
When base flood elevation data has not been provided, the floodplain administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any authoritative base flood elevation data available from a federal, state or other source, in order to administer the provisions of Part 5, below.
(Ord. 28512.)
17.08.420 - Public access.¶
A copy of the official maps and flood insurance study shall be filed with the city clerk and shall be available for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 28512.)
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