Decree-Law No. 364/98 establishing the obligation to draw up a map concerning urban areas subject to flood risk. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Environmental planning Flood Urban land Agricultural land Use restrictions Zoning Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law establishes the obligation to draw up a map concerning urban areas subject to flood risk. It consists of 5 articles establishing the requirements to be satisfied by the Municipal Plans for Territory Management (PMOT) in order to prevent water flood and to guarantee soil protection within the involved areas. PMOT Regulations establish necessary restrictions in order to avoid flood risks. Full text Portuguese