Town of Kill Devil Hills
Flood Plain Management & Regulations
October 2007
Am I in a Flood Zone?
Everyone is in a flood zone – It is important to know what type of flood zone and what risks and regulations are associated with
your property.
Kill Devil Hills has three types of flood zones – VE, AE, & X
Flood Zone Designations Zone AE replaces Zone A1 –
A30 (1% annual chance or 100-year flood area)
Zone VE replaces Zone V1 – V30 (1% annual chance or 100-year flood area)
“Shaded” Zone X replaces Zone B (0.2% annual chance or 500-year flood area)
“Unshaded” Zone X replaces Zone C (minimal flood risk area)
Objectives of the Kill Devil Hills Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Protect human life and health Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control
projects Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with
flooding Minimize prolonged business losses and interruptions Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and
development of flood prone areas Ensure that potential buyers are aware that property is in a
Special Flood Hazard Area
VE Flood Zones
Located primary along the Oceanfront and some areas across NC 12
All structures must be built on elevated pilings or piers
No lower level enclosures allowed except those enclosed by lattice, screening or break-away walls.
More stringent construction methods recommended by FEMA
AE Flood Zones
Much of the Town is located within an AE Flood Zone
AE areas are subject to occasional flooding
1% chance of flooding in every yearA Base Flood Elevation (BFE) has been
determined for all properties in Kill Devil Hills located in an AE Zone.
Accessory Structures located in AE Flood Zones
Shall not be used for human habitation Shall not be temperature-controlled Shall be designed to have low flood damage potential Shall be provided with flood openings Shall be constructed and placed on the site to minimize
resistance to the flow of floodwaters Shall be firmly anchored. Must provide an elevation certificate if greater than
150 square feet.
AE Flood Zones
Lower level enclosures which are below the Base Flood Elevation should:
Not be used for human habitation Not be finished or conditioned (heated or cooled) Be constructed entirely of flood resistant materials Be used only for …..
Parking of vehicles Entry to the living area Limited storage of maintenance equipment used in connection
with the premises.
X Flood Zones
Areas of minimal flood riskEven properties located in an X zone are
subject to flooding and eligible for Federal Flood Insurance
How do I know which Flood Zone my property is in?
NCFloodmaps.com
Why Bother?
There is a 5% chance of a home fire.
For a house located within the Special Flood Hazard Area, there is a 26% chance that it will be inundated by a 100 year flood during the life of a 30-year mortgage.
Questions?
Contact Us
Town of Kill Devil Hills
Planning Department
(252) 449-5318
PS – also great information at www.floodsmart.com