Floodplain and Flood Map Information

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Federal law requires mortgage lenders to ensure that buildings located in special flood hazard areas have flood insurance.

For more information, please contact Weston Fritz, Associate Planner and Certified Floodplain Manager, at 541-996-1226.

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How do I know if my property is in the Floodplain?
The FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (Firm) for Lincoln City are available by clicking on the applicable link provided on this page. You can also visit https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home and enter your address in the self-service portal.
How do I submit an application for a Floodplain Development Permit?
A completed application for a Floodplain Development Permit must be submitted via email to planning@lincolncity.org. The applicable application fee must also accompany the submittal, which may be paid using the Online Credit Card Authorization Form.
What is considered “development” for purposes of a Floodplain Development Permit?
Development means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials.
What type of work or activities require a Floodplain Development Permit prior to commencement of the work or activity?
A Floodplain Development Permit is required for work or activity for any area that is horizontally within a flood zone. The permit is required prior to any development taking place.
Where can I find the application for a Floodplain Development Permit?
The fillable application for a Floodplain Development Permit is available on the City’s website at https://www.lincolncity.org/government/documents-forms. The form is also on this page right below the link to the flood damage prevention code.
- LCMC Chapter 15.16 Flood Damage Prevention webpage
- Fillable Floodplain Development Permit Application.
Why does the City of Lincoln City require Floodplain Development Permits prior to development in the floodplain?
The City of Lincoln City is a participating member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP provides flood insurance to Lincoln City residents that is not typically available on the private market. As a participant of the NFIP, property owners are required to adhere to the Floodplain Development standards adopted by the City in Chapter 15.16 of the Lincoln City Municipal Code. Not only does participating in the NFIP allow for citizens to acquire much needed flood insurance, it also promotes safe and responsible development within areas subject to flooding.

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Floodplain and Flood Map Information

How do I know if my property is in the Floodplain?

How do I submit an application for a Floodplain Development Permit?

What is considered “development” for purposes of a Floodplain Development Permit?

What type of work or activities require a Floodplain Development Permit prior to commencement of the work or activity?

Where can I find the application for a Floodplain Development Permit?

Why does the City of Lincoln City require Floodplain Development Permits prior to development in the floodplain?