Baker City's floodplain ordinance was last amended in 2002 and needs to be amended again to ensure that Baker City's Code is consistent with the minimum regulations required as a condition of the City's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The primary benefits of participating in the NFIP include subsidized flood insurance for property owners, disaster funding, and disaster assistance.

• Ordinance No. 3310 is being proposed to consider amendments to City Code Chapter 151 which regulates development in the floodplain. Click here to review Ordinance No. 3310.
• Two public hearings will be held regarding the adoption of Ordinance No. 3310. Click here to review the Public Notice.
• The floodplain ordinance is applicable to all land located within the 100-year floodplain. Click here to view the Floodplain Map.
• For additional information about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), FEMA has published a booklet called "Answers to Questions About the NFIP". Click here to download the FAQ booklet.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our City Planner Jenny Long at (541) 524-2028 or jlong@bakercity.com. The Planning Department Office is also open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. if you would like to meet in person

A new page has been created on the City Website to track the cryptosporidium and water treatment issues facing Baker City. The page will be constantly updated so check back often. Click here to learn more...

Baker City Fire Department has run several recent calls involving potential carbon monoxide (CO) emergencies. Those calls varied from a simple dying battery alarm to a very serious CO exposure of an entire family. We are not alone; in the US there are more than 10,000 injuries annually from CO. According to the Journal of American Medical Association, approximately 2,100 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning every year in the US. So, questions come to mind like: What is carbon monoxide? Where does carbon monoxide come from? Why is carbon monoxide harmful? What do I need to do to protect myself and my family?