ORD NO 31-2023 City of Van Buren, Arkansas
Municipal Complex
1003 Broadway • Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
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Shawnna M. Reynolds
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CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO.34 -2023
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS ADDING FLOOD BOUNDARY
REQUIREMENTS ON FINAL PLATS
WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance 07-2003 for the purpose of adopting subdivision
regulations establishing regulations governing development of land in the City of
Van Buren; and
WHEREAS, flood boundary information from the flood insurance rate maps needs to be shown
on all final subdivision plats; and
WHEREAS, notice of a Public Hearing was duly published,and a Public Hearing was conducted
by the Van Buren Planning Commission on October 3, 2023, to consider this
proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes herein were recommended by a majority vote of the entire
Planning Commission; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: Article III, Section B (3)of the Subdivision Regulations is amended to add the
following new subparagraph:
S. Flood boundaries as identified on the official flood insurance rate maps
(FIRM).
SECTION 2: Severability: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are
hereby declared to be severable, and, if any section or part of a section,
or any provision or part of a provision herein, is declared to be
unconstitutional, inappropriate, or invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remainder of
this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto are declared to be
severable.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,, the City of Van l3uren, Arkansas, by its City
Council, did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 0 against, the
foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting held on the 23`d of October 2023.
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City of Van Buren Jo ph Hurst
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ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Munid . Complex
1003 Broadway ® Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
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VAN BUREN CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
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TO: MAYOR JOE HURST AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WALLY BAILEY,PLANNING DIRECTOR j
SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT—FLOOD BOUNDARY
REQUIREMENT ON FINAL PLATS i
DATE: OCTOBER 13,2023
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During a recent audit by a Community Rating System Specialist,some items were identified in
their evaluation that we need to address. One item is that our minimum information required to
be shown on a final plat does not include the requirement to show the flood boundaries as
identified on the official flood insurance rate map.
I have enclosed some information about the Community Rating System. These regulatory
improvements will increase our credit points which could create a flood insurance premium
reduction.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend this amendment to the City
Council.
We recommend the City Council approve an ordinance approving the amendment to the
subdivision regulations.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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3. Information in Final Plat
The Final Plat shall show and contain the following information:
a. Name of Sub-Division.
b. Boundaries and legal description of property being subdivided. Boundary
survey and legal description of platted property shall be certified and sealed
by a Registered Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Arkansas.
c. Names and addresses of the owner and developer.
d. Acreage in subdivision tracts.
e. Date,north arrow,and scale.
f. Location and description of all monuments.
g. Location of and names of all streets,highways, alleys,parks, or public
purpose areas, if any, and Basements with dimensions and proper legal
description within the proposed subdivision.
h. Location of all streets, and utility easements and areas for public uses,if any,
to be dedicated.
i. Dimensions and number of all lots.
j. Bearings in degrees,minutes and seconds of all lot lines and street lines, as
well as a basis on which the bearing system was determined.
k. Street Curvature characteristics.
1. Dedication of all streets, easements, alleys,parks and other lands for public
use.
in. Certificate of Ownership and Dedication(as defined in Article VI,paragraph
H).
n. Certificate of Approval of Water and Sewer System by the Municipal Utilities
Department.
o. Certificate of Approval of Streets.
p. Certificate of Plat Acceptance from City Council.
q. Lot Addresses shall be noted.
r.. Geo-referenced data including corner monuments tied to the coordinate system
NAD 1983 StatePlane Arkansas North FIPS 0301 Feet.
s. Flood boundaries as identified on the official flood insurance rate.map(FIRM);
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Floodplain Mailagernept
Community Rating System
-English
Coordinat6i's Manual Forms Participating Communities Discounts on Flood insurance Data Visualizations
Case.Studlps,'Blogs&ract,Sheets
The.Commuhity Rating System,(CR§)is a Voluntary incentivie'program that recognizesand encourages communk r floodplain
management practices that exceed the minimum requirements'of the National'Flood Insurance ProgonjNa),.Ovoi-.1,500comiTiunities
participate nationwide.
In CRScommunffies,flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect the reduced flood"risk resulting from the community's
efforts that address the.three goals of the program:
1.Reduce and avoid flood damage to insurable property
2.Strengthenand support the insurance aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program
3.Foster tomprellensive floodplain management
The brochure,Community Rating system•The Lout-0-fticL-IL- Is-Guide—to-Saving 1fives,Preventi gy o IJOA r y Damage and Reducing the Cost of Flood insurance Introduces the Community Rating System as away of
promoting,the awareness af flood insurance.
Contact Us
Sign up for the bi-monthly NF1P/CRS Up
datenewslelLer.or email the Community Rating System team with questions.
Community Rating System Coordinator's Manual
The Coordinator's Manual is the guidebook for the community Rating System.the Coordinator's Manual explains how the program
operates,flow credits are calculated,what documentation is required,and how class ratings are determined.It also acts as guidance for
communities In enhancingtheir flood loss reduction and resource protection activities.
Coordinator's Manual,2017 Edition
The current Coordinator's Manual is the 2017 Edition.
13 Section 100 gives general background Information on the CRS.
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a Section 200 explains the application and verification procedures. /
a .S'ections 300 through 70(I exptaiinthe credit points and calculations that are used toverify CR5 credit.
=, 2021-Adclenditrntotli.4Coordinetor'sMahlaal,2017Edition
a The addendum to'the"Coordinator's Manual became effectivein January 2021.
a The 20n Addendum and tile M7 CRS Coordinator's Manual.together constitute the official statement of CRS credits and
procedures.These two documents will remain effective until a fully revised edition of the Coordinator's Manual is issued in the
.future.
a Read.auswerstofr�uentivasic d ueP CianKabouefhe2621addendum;
Community Ratin.g.System Forests.
These forms are.used by.communities that wish to apply to the CRS and also by,communities tliat already participate.The forms and
their.pufposes are explained in the CRS Coordinator's Manual,2017 edition,as updated by'the2021 Addendum.The forms can also be
obtainedfrom..a community's ISO/CRSSpecialiist.
Community RatingSystem,App(caOon Letterof CRS ComMUnityCertifications(Appendix E df'the
iiiterestOhd QuiCR Check Coordinat6rS Manual)
This packet includ8z letter of interest and a"quiclt cheep"form; These certification forms are part.of the documentation heeded
both of which are used bya community to apply to the CRS and to obtain credit for certain activities under the CRS.
requestits Initial'CRS classification.
CRS?Coinmunity Certifications for..Envirohmiental
NFIP Repetitive loss Update Form(formerly AW- and Historic Preservation(Appendix F of'the
pj) Coordinator's Manual)
CRS communities use this form to submit corrections.and CRS communities use these forms to certify compliance with
updates to the list of repetitive flood loss'properties within their pertinent environmental and historic preservation requirements,
jurisdictions. needed to obtain CRS credit for certain activities.
CRS Participating Communities
View the Community RatingSystem eligible.communities,effective April 1,2023.
April2O23 CRS Eligible Communities-PDF April20?3 CkS[iigibleComnumities-Excel
The CRS Coinmunities Credit File provides detailed data about the credit points each CRS community receives. Individuals desiring
greater understanding of this data can find explanations in the CRS Coordinator's Manual.
cpS Comm uni ties.CreditFile
Future Participating Communities
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You can also,preview the upcoming Community Rating System d6cuments.that list the communities becoming eligible effective Oct.1,
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Discounts on Flood insurance Premiurhs for CRS Corrirrturi ties
Flood insurance premium discounts in'CRS com muni ties range from 5%to 45%,andare discounted in Increments of5%..A;Class 10 f
community is,notparticipating in the.CRS and receives no discount.A Class 9 communityreceives a 5%discount for aIt policies,a Class 8
Community receives a 10%discoun%.alt the way to a Class 1 community,which receives a 45%premium discount.
Classificatiohs are based on the community's CRS.creditpoints'obtained in 19 creditable activities.,The CRS activitiesare organized in
four.categories:
• :Public Information
s Mapping and Regulations
• flood Damage Reduction
A Warningand Response
`Under Risk Rat g2.0:Equity in Action,the CRS discountis applied to the full risk premium for all National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP)policies in the Regular Program in a participating,community,including policies outside of theSpecial Flood Hazard Area(SFHA).
The table below shows'the creditpoints earned,Classification awarded and premium reductions.
CRS-Credit Points,,Classes an`d P_e is p-iscbunfs
CRS Discount
CRS Credit Points CRS Class
(Premium Reduction)
4,500+ 1 450,,6
4,000-4,499 2 40016
3,500-3,999 3 350%
i 3,000-3,499 4 30010
2,500-2,999 5 25%
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2,000-2,499 6 200i6
1,500-1,999 7 1546
1,000-1,499 8 100/0
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500-999 t 9 5% +
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0-499 10 0 r
'See CRS Coordinator's i,ianual for additional inforniation.
CRS Data Visualizations
The data visualizations below allow users to search,visualize and interactwith data connected to the CRS.There are two tabsto
navigate,CRS Participation and State Profiles,which include participation maps and community lists;classification charts,state vs.
national comparisons,and scoring and Insurance information. By hovering,clicking,and filtering,users can drill down Into the
information that's most useful to them.