Frequently Asked Questions
Private Development & Utility
PROBABLY THE MOST REPETITIVE QUESTIONS ARE:
IS MY HOUSE IN A FLOOD ZONE?
ANSWER: THESE CALLS CAN BE ANSWERED BY OUR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING PERSONNEL OR
ME BECAUSE WE ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT HAVE THE NECESSARY MAPS TO REFER TO.
WHAT CAN I DO TO GET MY HOUSE TAKEN OUT OF A FLOOD ZONE?
ANSWER: THERE IS A LENGTHY FORM THE OWNER CAN FILL OUT AND SUBMIT TO THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA). THE PHONE NUMBER FOR REQUESTING SUCH A FORM AND
INSTRUCTIONS IS 1-800-358-9616. IF ONLY THE STRUCTURE IS BEING REMOVED FROM A FLOOD ZONE
THE APPLICANT SHOULD PROCESS A "LETTER OF MAP AMENDMENT" APPLICATION. IF AN
ENTIRE PROPERTY OR AREA IS BEING REMOVED FROM A FLOOD ZONE THE APPLICANT SHOULD PROCESS A
"LETTER OF MAP REVISION" APPLICATION. BOTH REQUIRE A REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE BY
THE CITY OF TEMPE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO FEMA. FEMA CHARGES A FEE FOR THE REVIEW. THE CITY
MAY HAVE ELEVATION INFORMATION THE APPLICANT CAN USE TO COMPLETE THE FORMS BUT IF THIS
INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE THE APPLICANT WILL NEED TO ENLIST THE SERVICES OF A
REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR FOR OBTAINING THE NECESSARY ELEVATION INFORMATION. THE SAME CITY
PERSONNEL LISTED IN (1) ABOVE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE APPLICANT THROUGH THE PROCESS.
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF QUESTIONS ASKED EVERYDAY. PLEASE
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS VIA E-MAIL TO: jim_bond@tempe.gov
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