Question

A development plan proposes to fill and re-grade an area of the fringe to give most of the lots building sites that are above the BFE. The developer says "then we won't have the banks telling people my subdivision is in the floodplain." What do you tell the developer?

A. The re-grading may affect the floodplain delineation.
B. Banks don't consider floodplain status for property loans.
C. The BFE doesn't affect floodplain designations.
D. Floodplain designation won't change due to re-grading.

Answer 1

The re-grading may affect the floodplain delineation, which can change the floodplain boundaries and impact the developer's plan.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the developer is A. The re-grading may affect the floodplain delineation.

Floodplains are areas adjacent to rivers or other bodies of water that are prone to flooding. The elevation of the land, known as the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), plays a crucial role in determining floodplain designations. By re-grading the land, the developer may alter the BFE, potentially changing the floodplain boundaries. This means that even if the lots are above the BFE initially, they may not remain so after the re-grading.

It is important for the developer to consider the potential impact of re-grading on floodplain delineation and consult with experts or authorities responsible for determining and regulating floodplain designations.