Public hearing to amend Town Code relating to flood damage

The Oyster Bay Town Board will discuss a proposed amendment to Town Code relating to Flood Damage Prevention at the Tues., June 30, 7 p.m. Town Board meeting, according to Town Supervisor John Venditto. "This proposed amendment to Chapter 121, which is entitled Flood Damage Prevention, relates to the Enforcement of Floodplain Development Regula­tions," Supervisor Venditto stated. "This amendment is necessary to be in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program, which affords those home-owners living in high-risk flood zones to purchase lost cost insurance from the federal government."

The proposed legislation provides for stricter build­ing requirements in very high-risk flood and wave velocity zones. The proposed legislation also incor­porates the latest flood zone maps prepared for the Town of Oyster Bay. Additionally, the proposed leg­islation will vest the Town Zoning Board of Appeals with the power to grant variances from the provisions of the new building requirements. Thispower previ­ously rested with the Town Board. The meeting will be held in the hearing room of Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. Begin­ning at 7 p.m., the regular Town calendar, including the above-mentioned hearing, will be called. Follow­ing the regular Town business, the Town Board will be available to listen to public comment on any matter.