Official floodplain map.
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 17.36.180
in effect17.36.180 - Official floodplain map.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps, along with specific basin studies that have been approved by the director of the department of public works shall constitute the official floodplain map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. In addition, the floodplain regulations of this title and Chapter 15.64 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws shall apply to lands which can be demonstrated to lie within a floodplain. Conversely, any lands which can be demonstrated by competent engineering to lie beyond the floodplain shall not be subject to these regulations. In cases of discrepancy, the official floodplain map maintained by the department of public works shall take precedence over generalized floodplain boundaries referenced on the official zoning map.
(Ord. 96-555 § 9.5(B), 1997)
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT17ZO_CH17.36OVDI_ARTVFLOVDI_17.36.180OFFLMAFetched: 10/28/2026