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AREA OF SHALLOW FLOODING

An “AO” zone designated on a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with base flood depths from one to three feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate, and where velocity flow may be evident.

Cary, NC Land Development Ordinance On-line VIC Version - This site last updated 3/4/2008

Note: This is not the official version of the Cary Land Development Ordinance