Coastal High Hazard Area

Definition/Description
NFIP Requirement
Guidance
Related Keywords
Special Topic Resources

Definition/Description

An area of special flood hazard extending from offshore to the inland limit of a primary frontal dune along an open coast and any other area subject to high velocity wave action from storms or seismic sources. The coastal high hazard area is identified as Zone V on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Special floodplain management requirements apply in V Zones including the requirement that all buildings be elevated on piles or columns.

NFIP Requirement

59.1 - Definition
60.3 (e) - Requirements in V Zones

Guidance

IS-9 Managing Floodplain Development Through The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (page 3-25)
Coastal Construction Manual (FEMA 55) (Section 6.4.3.3)

Related Keywords

Breakaway Wall
Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS)
Foundation
Mangrove Stand
Obstructions
Sand Dunes
Setback
V-Zone Certificate
Zone V
Zone VE and V1-30

Special Topic Resources

Building Design and Construction
Building Location
- Managing Floodplain Development (IS-9) p. 5-47

Last Modified: Monday, 16-Apr-2007 22:10:01 EDT