WAC 173-158-084. Submittal of local ordinances

Communities shall submit to the department of ecology and to the federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regional office newly adopted or amended flood damage prevention ordinances to incorporate the requirements of chapter 86.16 RCW and this chapter. Such ordinances or amendments shall take effect thirty days from filing with the department unless the department disapproves such ordinance or amendment, in writing, within that time period. The department may disapprove any ordinance or amendment which does not comply with the requirements of the NFIP, or WAC 173-158-040 , 173-158-064 , or 173-158-070 . The department will provide guidance and assistance to communities in preparation and review of draft ordinances upon request by the community.