New Richmond Floodplain Ordinance

notice of public hearing

city of new richmond

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to all persons in the City of New Richmond that a public hearing will be held on March 3, 2009 at 5:30 p.m., to solicit comments on proposed floodplain zoning ordinance revisions that are required by state and federal law. These revisions are on file in the office of the City Clerk.

The proposed regulations are intended to protect life, health and property in floodplain areas and will govern uses permitted in mapped floodplains. Activities such as dredging, filling, excavating and construction of buildings are generally allowed, but may be restricted according to which flood zone the property is in. A copy of the proposed ordinance will be on file and open for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk for a period of two weeks prior to this public hearing.

All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to:

City of New Richmond Plan Commission

Dated at New Richmond, WI this 12th day of February, 2009.

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