This flood zone is located East of the Dune along Lantana Beach. This zone is considered high hazard because it not only has rising waters, but also has the velocity of the water to consider. This velocity can erode foundations and cause structural damage to buildings.
Enclosed areas below the base flood elevation are not allowed unless the walls are built as breakaway walls, and the area is not used as a habitable area. These breakaway walls are designed to collapse under the pressure of the water so the water can readily flow under the building without causing any erosion or structural damage.
All new construction and additions in these special flood hazard areas must comply with the special flood hazard requirements required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Remodeling projects whose costs exceed 50% of the existing value of the building or structure must also comply with flood damage control requirements. These requirements can be found at Chapter 6, Article VII, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT in the Town of Lantana Code of Ordinances.
The Town of Lantana participates in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System, and is rated a Class 9 community. This allows a property owner who purchases a flood insurance policy to receive a 5% reduction of the cost of the policy.
As part of our participation, the Building Department provides Flood Zone and Base Flood Elevation determinations from the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
You may view the FIRM Map and various publications on flood prevention at the Building Department, the Town of Lantana’s web site and the Lantana Public Library.
FLOOD AWARENESS
Your Building Department works to provide safe buildings for you through the permitting and inspection of construction work in Town. We are also responsible for Floodplain Management, so we can also provide you with information and assistance on flood zone questions. By enforcing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations the Town qualifies our property owners for flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. The Town of Lantana participates in the "Community Rating System", which benefits flood insurance policy holders in our town because we earn credit points to allow a discount in your flood insurance premium. By providing additional services, such as outreach programs to make information about the program more easily available, the Town earns additional credits and further reduces your premiums. Look for a Flood Information brochure in one of your future water bills.
Information about flooding and flood protection is available at the Town and County Libraries, Town Hall, the Building Department, and on our website. Also, the Town will provide copies of Elevation Certificates that we have on file and a flood zone determination for your property. Please call the Town of Lantana Building Department at 540-5780 for more information.
FLOOD ZONE MAP (Flood Insurance Rate Map)
