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The LiMWA line identifies the \"Coastal A Zone,\" an area where wave action is sufficient to cause significant damage to structures not built to coastal standards. While not a formal regulatory boundary for the NFIP, many local building codes require V-Zone (coastal high hazard) construction standards seaward of this line.<\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV>", "summary": "An informational line on coastal flood maps marking the inland boundary where wave heights of 1.5 feet or greater are expected. Please visit FEMA for more information.", "title": "Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA)", "tags": [ "NassauCounty", "NCPAO", "FEMA", "LiMWA", "CoastalFlood", "WaveAction", "NFHL", "Floodplain" ], "type": "", "typeKeywords": [], "thumbnail": "", "url": "", "minScale": "NaN", "maxScale": "NaN", "spatialReference": "", "accessInformation": "Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); NCPAO GIS Department.", "licenseInfo": "

This is an informational line provided for risk assessment and planning. Construction requirements seaward of the LiMWA vary by jurisdiction; consult the local building department for specific requirements.<\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV>", "portalUrl": "" }