Floodplain Development
Development within the floodplain of the Town and its ETJ is regulated by the Town of Cedar Point Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and requires a Floodplain Development Permit from the Town. Permit applications may be submitted online using the link below, or in person at Cedar Point Town Hall, 427 Sherwood Avenue, Cedar Point, NC 28584.
The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance was last updated on April 28, 2020 to accommodate several changes to the Town's flood maps which were updated by FEMA on July 19, 2020. The new flood maps brought with them a floodplain designation new to Cedar Point, the Coastal A Zone. The Coastal A zone is a strip of land located within an AE Zone waterward of the LIMWA line. LIMWA is an abbreviation for the Limit of Moderate Wave Action and is the area where waves between 1.5 feet and 3 feet might be expected in a significant flooding event. Due to the potential wave action within the Coastal A Zone, it is regulated similarly to a V Zone. While structures within a flood zone require certain changes from construction outside a flood zone, those structures within a V Zone or Coastal A zone require the most substantial changes. Residents are highly encouraged to reach out to the town prior to developing plans for construction within the town to help you identify the applicable flood zone and make sure your proposed construction will comply the flood zone requirements applicable to that zone. Residents within the Town of Cedar Point and it's ETJ may obtain Flood Insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as a result of actions taken by the Town to reduce flood damages.
- Construction Certificate Management Procedures
- Policy Concerning Substantial Improvement/ Substantial Damage Determinations
Finding your Flood Zone:
Other Helpful Links & Information:
- Flood Smart
- US Fish & Wildlife Wetlands Map
- Flood Gauge Status
- Zone Diagram
- Requirements for Flood Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures Below Elevated Buildings (2020) - NFIP Technical Bulletin 1
- Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements (2025) - NFIP Technical Bulletin 2
- Requirements for the Design and Certification of Dry Floodproofed Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Buildings (2021) - NFIP Technical Bulletin 3
- Elevator Installation for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (2019) - NFIP Technical Bulletin 4
- Free-of-Obstruction Requirements for Buildings Located in Coastal High Hazard Areas (2020) - NFIP Technical Bulletin 5
- Wet Floodproofing Requirements and Limitations for Buildings and Structures (2022) - NFIP Technical Bulletin 7
- Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls (2021) - NFIP Technical Bulletin 9
- Lowest Floor Guide
- Benefits of Freeboard
- LIMWA and Higher Construction Standards - FEMA Fact Sheet
- Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference - FEMA P-758
- Answers to Questions about Substantially Improved/Damaged Buildings - FEMA-213
- Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction- FEMA-P-499
- Recommended Residential Construction in Coastal Areas- FEMA-P-550
- Answers to Questions about the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program)
- Flood Insurance - Rate Explanation Guide
- NFIP- Summary of Flood Insurance Coverage
- Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House- FEMA-347
- Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods- FEMA-P-85
- Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Area- FEMA-257
- Protecting Utility Systems from Flood Damage- FEMA-P-348
- Reducing Flood Risk to Residential Buildings that Cannot be Elevated- FEMA-P-1037
- ABCs of Returning to Flooded Buildings- FEMA
- Six Ways to Protect your Home From Flooding- FEMA-P-312
- Evacuation Information- Carteret County
- Evacuation- Safety Tips and Other Considerations
- Be Ready! Flood Safety Tips