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Any development activity (construction, grading activities, utility work) that takes place in the regulatory floodplain, erosion hazard area, or mapped riparian habitat will require a Floodplain Use Permid (FPUP). An FPUP is the most common type of permit that the Regional Flood Control Districts (RFCD) issue. FPUP application requirements vary...

What Is a Floodplain? Guest Blog by Patricia Gilbert, Land & Home Site Specialist, Long Reality Co. and Principal Hydrologist at Pima County Regional Flood Control District A floodplain is any area associated with a watercourse (wash) which is covered by flood water due to rainfall. Large portions of floodplain...

written by Patricia Gilbert, Land & Home Site Specialist, Long Realty Co., and Pima County Floodplain Department Pima County has a Floodplain Management Ordinance (Floodplain Ordinance) which gives authority to Pima County to regulate the development of land, including the construction of residential and commercial development. For those who work...

Riparian habitat is a valuable resource in the Sonoran Desert. The preservation and restoration of riparian habitat benefits the community by protecting the natural function of a floodplain. This assists in preventing erosion and protecting water quality while providing shade and wildlife habitat. Protection of riparian habitat can benefit common...