The initial floodplain regulations were adopted December 1981. The Ordinance has been revised three times. August 1984, July 1987 and January 2. 1996. A copy of the current Ordinance may be purchased at the District offices in Prescott and the Cottonwood - annex. The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors also act as the Board of Directors for the District.
Copies are available for purchase at both District offices.
The District performs floodplain management for all of the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County and the incorporated communities within Yavapai County that have not adopted a local floodplain management ordinance. In general terms, the policy means that the District will not require conformance with the District Ordinance when the tributary drainage area at the point of the potential violation is less than 80 acres. This policy does not relieve property owners from potential liability resulting from watercourse alterations. The 80 acre drainage policy does not apply to the review and approval of new subdivisions, use permits, zone changes and related items. For more specific information regarding this policy contact the District office.