§ 2-3. Official map.

(a) In general.

(1) The official floodplain map is the most current Flood Insurance Rate Map, as prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

(2) The official floodplain map:

(i) must be maintained by the Planning Department; and

(ii) is incorporated by reference as part of this Division I.

(b) Bases.

The minimum bases for establishing Regulated Flood Hazard Areas and their respective flood elevations are as follows:

(1) the most recent revision of the Flood Insurance Study for the City of Baltimore, dated June 16, 2021;

(2) the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map; and

(3) all subsequent amendments and revisions to the FIRM.