A. Anchoring Requirements: Every home in a park or subdivision shall be anchored and tied down for safety purposes in a manner equivalent to the following:
1. Homes up to thirty feet (30') in length shall require two (2) frame ties per side;
2. Homes thirty feet (30') to fifty feet (50') in length shall require three (3) frame ties per side;
3. Homes fifty feet (50') to seventy feet (70') in length shall require four (4) frame ties per side;
4. Homes over seventy feet (70') in length shall require five (5) frame ties per side; and
5. Over the home ties shall also be installed as close to each end as possible with straps at stud and rafter locations.
B. Installation Of Ties: All ties attached to concrete pads or ribbons must be located in footings or foundation piers. If "dead man" ties are used, ties must be installed in soil to a depth of at least six feet (6').
C. Additional Requirements In Flood Prone Areas: Additional tie down requirements for homes in flood prone areas shall also be met. (1992 Code § 10-34; amd. Ord. 307, 6-19-2019)