Fill

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000078",
  "term": "Fill",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "Earthen fill is sometimes placed in an Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) to reduce flood risk to the filled area. The placement of fill is considered development and will require a permit under applicable Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Fill is prohibited within the floodway unless it has been demonstrated that it will not result in any increase in flood levels. Some communities limit the use of fill in the flood fringe to protect storage capacity or require compensatory storage. The use of fill is prohibited for structural support of buildings in V Zones.\n\nNational Flood Insurance Program Requirements\n\n• 60.3 - Floodplain management criteria for flood-prone areas\n\nOther Applicable NFIP Regulations\n\n• 60.3 (d)(3) - Floodway Requirement\n\n• 60.3 (e)(6) - Fill in V Zones",
  "subject": "National Flood Insurance Program",
  "references": [
    "FEMA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/fill/"
}