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Planning Process

Floodplain Regulations

New Floodplain Regulations for the City of Lawrence (PDF)

See the new Floodplain Regulations for the City of Lawrence adopted on January 9, 2003.

Official FEMA Floodplain Maps

The adopted FEMA floodplain maps may be viewed here, as well as contact information for the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Eudora, Baldwin City, and FEMA.

FEMA Elevation Certificate

Download a copy of the FEMA Elevation Certificate at the FEMA website.

Click here for a diagram from the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources showing the effects of development on the floodplain.

For additional information contact the Lawrence/Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Office at (785) 832-3159.