DEFINITIONS

FLOODPLAIN – means the area of land adjoining a lake or watercourse which will be inundated by a flood.  

FLOODWAY – means the channel of a riverine watercourse and those portions of the floodplain which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the base flood.   

BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE) – is the elevation to which water would be expected to rise during the base flood (100-year).  How to determine BFE?  Click Here

FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY MAP - Click Here for more information

RESTRICTIONS - Click Here for more information

DESIGN STANDARDS - Click Here for more information

PERMITS - Click Here for more information

Frequently Asked Questions – Floodplain Management - Click Here for more information

Hydraulic Programs and Report Guidelines - Click Here for more information

This information was developed by NTH Consultants, Ltd. on behalf of the City of Lansing