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The downloadable map on this page shows ABFE
contours as lines labeled with coastal flood elevations, which are
measured relative to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88)
or roughly sea level. The whole-foot ABFE listed on each contour can be
directly applied to properties located along that contour; for
properties situated between contour lines, the ABFE must be
interpolated. For example, if a property is located halfway between the
19- and 20-foot ABFE contours, the ABFE at the site is approximately
19.5 feet. Property owners should seek assistance from the Code
Enforcement Department for site-specific ABFE determinations.
Since the ABFEs are measured relative to NAVD88 (or roughly sea level),
property owners will need ground elevations to determine how high above
grade a structure should be elevated to meet the ABFE. In
other words, if your ABFE is 20 and your ground elevation is 15 you will
need to raise your home 5 feet in order to reach the ABFE.
The map can be downloaded in
pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format. If you need to install the FREE reader
just go here first, install the FREE Adobe Reader, then download the
map. You can zoom in and pan until you find your parcel of
property.
If you have further questions
or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact the City of
Pascagoula's Code Enforcement office. We are located at 4015 14th
St. We can also be reached by telephone at (228)938-6620. | 
