NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS 

TO POPE COUNTY 

ORDINANCE NO. 5, 

FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of July, 2024, the Pope County Board of Commissioners adopted amendments to the Pope County Floodplain Management Ordinance. 

The ordinance was based off the Minnesota DNR model floodplain ordinance, to satisfy the state and federal standards detailed in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103F; Minnesota Rules, parts 6120.5000 – 6120.6200; the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program in 44 CFR 59 to 78. The ordinance provides the general regulations for development in floodplains, as well as procedures guiding administrative responsibilities. 

A copy of the ordinance in its entirety is available for inspection at the Pope County Land & Resource Management department during regular courthouse hours, 8 am until 4:30 pm, and on the county website, https://www.popecountymn.gov/ordinances/.

July 22