Flooding Questionnaire
For the purpose of identifying flood zones to determine flood
insurance rates, the Flood Insurance Rate Maps prepared by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency for Cook County, effective date
of November 6, 2000, are currently used.
For the purpose of regulating property development, the above
mentioned FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps are used to determine
whether or not a property is subject to special building
requirements. Ordinances containing these requirements are
found in Title 9, Section 14 of the City Code, entitled "Regulations
for Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas".
The ordinance and maps referenced above are available in the
Engineering Department of City Hall, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines,
Illinois 60016. Please feel free to call the department at
847-391-5390 with any questions you may have.
If you would like a written response for a flood plain
determination for your property, please complete a
Request for Information and return it to The City of Des Plaines
Engineering Department, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, Illinois
60016 or you may fax it to 847-391-5619.
For more information on flood protection, download these
publications from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources:
Guide
to Floodproofing
Quickguide to Floodplain Management
If you hire a contractor, please make sure that he is licensed to
work in the City of Des Plaines. Contact your insurance
company for recommendations, and to assess the level of repair
needed.
