Street Closure: SE High School Drive will be closed starting June 11 to August 17, 2026. It is closed from SE Spy Glass Ridge Dr. to SE 48th Pl. The closure is due to the Nelscott Pressure Gravity Main project. Click here for more information.
Street Closure: SE 48th Place is closed between High School Drive and SE Jetty Ave. To maintain access to the Bayview neighborhood, SE 48th Place between SE Jetty and SE 51st Street will be open to local and emergency vehicles only.
How do I know if my property is in the Floodplain?
The FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (Firm) for Lincoln City are available by clicking on the applicable link provided on this page. You can also visit https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home and enter your address in the self-service portal.
How do I submit an application for a Floodplain Development Permit?
A completed application for a Floodplain Development Permit must be submitted via email to planning@lincolncity.org. The applicable application fee must also accompany the submittal, which may be paid using the Online Credit Card Authorization Form.
What is considered “development” for purposes of a Floodplain Development Permit?
Development means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials.
What type of work or activities require a Floodplain Development Permit prior to commencement of the work or activity?
A Floodplain Development Permit is required for work or activity for any area that is horizontally within a flood zone. The permit is required prior to any development taking place.
Where can I find the application for a Floodplain Development Permit?
The fillable application for a Floodplain Development Permit is available on the City’s website at https://www.lincolncity.org/government/documents-forms. The form is also on this page right below the link to the flood damage prevention code.
Why does the City of Lincoln City require Floodplain Development Permits prior to development in the floodplain?
The City of Lincoln City is a participating member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP provides flood insurance to Lincoln City residents that is not typically available on the private market. As a participant of the NFIP, property owners are required to adhere to the Floodplain Development standards adopted by the City in Chapter 15.16 of the Lincoln City Municipal Code. Not only does participating in the NFIP allow for citizens to acquire much needed flood insurance, it also promotes safe and responsible development within areas subject to flooding.