Within SFHAs, new construction or the placement of an accessory structure must meet the following standards:
(A) Shall have a floor area of 400 square feet or less;
(B) Use shall be limited to the parking of vehicles and limited storage;
(C) Shall not be used for human habitation;
(D) Shall be constructed of flood-resistant materials;
(E) Shall be constructed and placed on the lot to offer minimum resistance to flow of floodwaters;
(F) Shall be firmly anchored to prevent flotation;
(G) Service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment shall be elevated or floodproofed to or above the FPG;
(H) Shall be designed to allow for the entry and exit of floodwaters to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls as required for elevated structures in § 152.077(C) of this chapter; and
(I) Shall not have subsequent additions or improvements that would preclude the structure from its continued designation as an accessory structure.
(Ord. 2022-1, passed 3-8-2022)