For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DESTROYED STRUCTURE. A structure that is a total loss or damaged to such an extent that repairs are not technically or economically feasible, that is, 50% or more of replacement cost at the time of damage or destruction.
INCIPIENT INLET. An ocean-to-sound inlet which has been formed, or an inlet in the first stages of formation, or an inlet which has opened and is now closed, as a result of a severe storm event.
INCIPIENT INLET HIGH HAZARD AREA. That land area on both sides of an inlet, an incipient inlet, or former inlet which has closed.
LOCAL DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAM. A damage assessment team, required by the state division of emergency management, whose function is to assess losses to property immediately after a storm. The assessment is used to determine if the area can qualify for federal or state disaster assistance.
MAJOR DAMAGED STRUCTURE. A structure that can be made habitable with extensive repairs. Damage may include foundation, roof structure and major structural components. The indicator for this category is if the cost to repair is greater than 10% and less than 50% of the replacement cost at the time of damage.
MINOR DAMAGED STRUCTURE. A structure that can be made habitable in a short period of time with minimal repairs. Damage may include doors, windows, floors, furnaces, water heaters and other minor structural damage. An indicator for this category is if the cost to repair is 10% or less of the replacement cost at the time of damage.
STORM EVENT.
(1) Any natural weather event causing damage and destruction of property.
(2) A storm event shall include, but not be limited to, hurricanes, northeasters, tornadoes, fire, waterspouts, and ice or snow storms.
(Ord. 02-03, passed 5-1-2002)