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County Advisory Flood Study Map Policy <br />October 5, 2017 <br />Page 2 <br />• A flood study as required by Hawaii County Code (NCC), Chapter 27, Section 27-24 to be <br />used to determine Base Flood Elevations (BFE) in the general floodplain, Zone A. These <br />flood studies are typically done for single lot developments as a condition of the building <br />permit process. <br />• A flood study as required for subdivisions, as described in HCC, Chapter 27, Section 27-20. <br />• A flood study as required for improvements adjacent to drainage facilities, as described in <br />HCC, Chapter 27, Section 27-25. <br />POLICY <br />A County advisory flood study map shall be used for informational purposes only. It will not be <br />used for regulatory purposes. It is recommended, but not required, that proposed <br />development be built in compliance with these advisory maps. <br />Should you have any questions, please contact Bryce Harada of the Engineering Division at <br />(808) 961-8042. <br />Allan G. Simeon, P.E. <br />Deputy Director <br />AGS/BH:vmht <br />t <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />