FAQ - If Most of Buffalo Narrows Is In A Flood Plain, Where and How Can I Build?
Properties that are in danger of flooding are shown in blue in the Buffalo Narrows Flood Hazard Map. If your property is located within the blue areas, it may be susceptible to flooding.
Provincial regulations requires the Village ensure developments are managed to minimize flood risk. Managing development to minimize flood risk to life, property and infrastructure is a major objective of land use planning. It is important the Village and landowners work together to anticipate and minimize flood impacts to protect people and property.
The 2006 Zoning Bylaw addressed flooding and hazard lands in section 4.13. The proposed 2018 Zoning Bylaw aims to ensure the Village's responsibilities are met by clarifying development and building requirements for landowners.
If your property is within the the blue area on the map, you can build on these sites by following one of the three allowed methods:
1. Raised Floor – one option is to use a construction method that raises the floor of your building. There are few different ways to do this, with the two most popular methods shown below.
Provincial regulations requires the Village ensure developments are managed to minimize flood risk. Managing development to minimize flood risk to life, property and infrastructure is a major objective of land use planning. It is important the Village and landowners work together to anticipate and minimize flood impacts to protect people and property.
The 2006 Zoning Bylaw addressed flooding and hazard lands in section 4.13. The proposed 2018 Zoning Bylaw aims to ensure the Village's responsibilities are met by clarifying development and building requirements for landowners.
If your property is within the the blue area on the map, you can build on these sites by following one of the three allowed methods:
1. Raised Floor – one option is to use a construction method that raises the floor of your building. There are few different ways to do this, with the two most popular methods shown below.
2. Adding fill to your property – clean dirt and rocks can be brought in to raise the elevation of your property. A plan showing how the fill will impact drainage may be required before your permit is issued to ensure there aren't problems with diverting water onto your neighbour's property.
3. Flood proofing your building – there are construction methods outlined in the Zoning Bylaw that protect your home from floodwaters as well.