1. Town of Kill Devil Hills Flood Plain Management & Regulations October 2007

2. Am I in a Flood Zone? Everyone is in a flood zone – It is important to know what type of flood zone and what risks and regulations are associated with your property. Kill Devil Hills has three types of flood zones – VE, AE, & X

3. Flood Zone Designations Zone AE replaces Zone A1 – A30 (1% annual chance or 100-year flood area) Zone VE replaces Zone V1 – V30 (1% annual chance or 100-year flood area) “Shaded” Zone X replaces Zone B (0.2% annual chance or 500-year flood area) “Unshaded” Zone X replaces Zone C (minimal flood risk area)

4. Objectives of the Kill Devil Hills Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Protect human life and health Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding Minimize prolonged business losses and interruptions Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood prone areas Ensure that potential buyers are aware that property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area

5. VE Flood Zones Located primary along the Oceanfront and some areas across NC 12 All structures must be built on elevated pilings or piers No lower level enclosures allowed except those enclosed by lattice, screening or break-away walls. More stringent construction methods recommended by FEMA

6. AE Flood Zones Much of the Town is located within an AE Flood Zone AE areas are subject to occasional flooding 1% chance of flooding in every year A Base Flood Elevation (BFE) has been determined for all properties in Kill Devil Hills located in an AE Zone.

7. Accessory Structures located in AE Flood Zones Shall not be used for human habitation Shall not be temperature-controlled Shall be designed to have low flood damage potential Shall be provided with flood openings Shall be constructed and placed on the site to minimize resistance to the flow of floodwaters Shall be firmly anchored. Must provide an elevation certificate if greater than 150 square feet.

8. AE Flood Zones Lower level enclosures which are below the Base Flood Elevation should: Not be used for human habitation Not be finished or conditioned (heated or cooled) Be constructed entirely of flood resistant materials Be used only for ….. Parking of vehicles Entry to the living area Limited storage of maintenance equipment used in connection with the premises.

9. X Flood Zones Areas of minimal flood risk Even properties located in an X zone are subject to flooding and eligible for Federal Flood Insurance

10. How do I know which Flood Zone my property is in? NCFloodmaps.com

11. Why Bother? There is a 5% chance of a home fire. For a house located within the Special Flood Hazard Area, there is a 26% chance that it will be inundated by a 100 year flood during the life of a 30-year mortgage.

12. Questions? Contact Us Town of Kill Devil Hills Planning Department (252) 449-5318 PS – also great information at www.floodsmart.com