The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department and the County of Santa Cruz Community Development & Infrastructure have submitted an application to FEMA for a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). Once approved, this will effectively update the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for downtown Santa Cruz and the San Lorenzo River Floodplain (from Pacific Ocean to approximately Henry Cowell State Park).
These annotated FIRMs show the proposed maps. These maps will be reviewed and confirmed by FEMA, after which the City and County will notify all affected property owners. FEMA will provide a comment period.
Project History and Current Status (Updated as of 10/9/2024):
- Application submitted to FEMA – November 2023
- Request for Additional Information received from FEMA – July 2024
- Response to Request for Additional Information submitted – October 2024
Next Steps (Timeline dependent on FEMA’s review)
- Proposed FIRMs reviewed and approved by FEMA
- City/County notify all affected property owners
- FEMA’s Public Comment period
- FEMA issues Letter of Map Revision
