Floodplain ordinance updates
Summary
The Shelley Lane appellant revealed his basement has flooded repeatedly — most recently this April — and that public easements and city drainage eat up most of his yard. The assessor gave him a 20% land-value discount, but said older-home basement flooding otherwise doesn't move the needle on value.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The flooding and easement issues shaved about $12,700 off the land value at 256 Shelley Lane.
The Shelley Lane owner, whose assessment came down $25,000 total.
Homeowners in flood-prone areas whose basements flood but whose assessments may not reflect the risk.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Plan Commission - Jul 27, 2026
State-required housekeeping adding three federal map revisions to the floodplain ordinance — no big practical change for most residents.
Board of Review - Jun 9, 2026
The Shelley Lane appellant revealed his basement has flooded repeatedly — most recently this April — and that public easements and city drainage eat up most of his yard. The assessor gave him a 20% land-value discount, but said older-home basement flooding otherwise doesn't move the needle on value.
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