Illinois § 5-40001
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-40001, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-40001.
Floodplain regulations. Counties are authorized to adopt and enforce floodplain regulations consistent with Federal Emergency Management Agency regulations that implement the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended. For the purposes of preventing flood damages and preserving the flood carrying capacity of streams, floodplain regulations shall apply to all buildings, structures, construction, excavation, and filling in the floodplain whether or not the land, buildings, structures, construction, excavation, or filling are for agricultural purposes. The Department of Natural Resources shall prepare manuals and model ordinances and shall advise counties on achieving floodplain regulation purposes without unnecessarily interfering with land uses. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-40001
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-40001 cover?
Section 5-40001 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 5-40001?
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