“Market value” shall be determined by estimating the cost to replace the structure in new condition and adjusting that cost figure by the amount of depreciation which has accrued since the structure was constructed.
A. The cost of replacement of the structure shall be based on a square foot cost factor, determined by reference to a building cost estimating guide recognized by the building construction industry.
B. The amount of depreciation shall be determined by taking into account the age, physical deterioration and functional obsolescence of the structure, as approved by the floodplain administrator, but shall not include economic or other forms of external obsolescence.
Use of replacement costs or accrued depreciation factors different from those contained in recognized building cost estimating guides may be considered, only if such factors are included in a report prepared by an independent professional appraiser and supported by a written explanation of the differences.
(Ord. 1397.15.22 § 1 (part), 2019; Ord. 1397.15.21 § 1 (part), 2007)