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Local Planning Agency proposes updated floodplain definitions for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles

Original title: Local Planning Agency Meeting April 4, 2023 — Closed Captions

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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Julie LondonJulie London$5,000RetiredJun 2026
Andrew Christian MossDrew Moss$1,000TeacherMar 2026
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Paula Hawthorn$800RetiredMay 2020
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Alysa Rivers$800Compliance ManagerApr 2020
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Schnitzer Steel Industries$800-Mar 2020
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020John Gooding$800ConsultantApr 2020
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Terrence McGrath$800DeveloperFeb 2020
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Michael Ghielmetti$800BuilderJan 2020
Julie LondonLisa Schurr$500RetiredJun 2026
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Michael Colbruno$400Managing PartnerApr 2020
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020APALA Alameda County$400-Jun 2020
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Isaac Kos-Read$400ConsultantJan 2020
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Isaac Kos-Read$400ConsultantJan 2020
Julie LondonJulie London$300RetiredMay 2026
Julie LondonErika Ivanyi$250RetiredJun 2026
Re-Elect Rebecca Kaplan for City Council 2020Gray, Greer, Shelby & Vaughn, LLC$250-Jan 2020
Julie LondonKaren Lundeen$250Visitor ServicesJun 2026
Julie LondonPauline Barrett$250RetiredJun 2026
Julie LondonErika Ivanyi$250RetiredJun 2026
Julie LondonKaren Hall$250RetiredJun 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These proposed changes affect the legal requirements and insurance standing for residents who own manufactured homes or recreational vehicles.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Key Biscayne residents

Residents are subject to updated floodplain management and land-use regulations for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.

Manufactured home owners

Owners must comply with updated village code definitions and floodplain management regulations.

What changed

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Summary

The Local Planning Agency proposed amending village code sections regarding floodplain management to align local definitions with FEMA model ordinances. These changes aim to maintain the village's Community Rating System insurance status. Officials also discussed the existing 180-day annual limit for recreational vehicle placement.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance updates definitions and regulations for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles to align with FEMA model ordinances.
  • The amendments are intended to help the village maintain its Community Rating System (CRS) insurance points.
  • Existing code includes a 180-day annual limit for recreational vehicle placement, which officials stated is derived from FEMA standards.
  • The ordinance will proceed to a first reading at the council meeting immediately following this session.
  • The administration committed to providing further clarification on the 180-day RV limit at a future meeting.

Why It Matters

These proposed changes affect the legal requirements and insurance standing for residents who own manufactured homes or recreational vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the village changing these regulations?
The village is updating its code to align with FEMA model ordinances, which helps the village earn points toward its insurance rating.
What happens to the 180-day limit for recreational vehicles?
The 180-day limit is part of the existing code and is not being amended in this specific ordinance, though officials have agreed to provide more information on its origin at a future meeting.

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Alignment with Federal Standards

The village is actively updating local codes to match FEMA model ordinances to secure insurance rating points.

Connected Entities

organizationFEMAFederal agency providing the model ordinance for floodplain management.Map →
locationKey BiscayneThe village where the ordinance is being enacted.Map →
personRoscoeChairman of the meeting.Map →
personSardinasCouncil member.Map →
personVazquezCouncil member.Map →
personMossCouncil member.Map →
personLondonCouncil member who moved the motion.Map →
personKaplanCouncil member.Map →

Sources

Open source document

keybiscayne.granicus.com

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