When accessory structures (sheds, detached garages and the like) are to be placed within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the following criteria shall be met:
(A) Accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation (including working, sleeping, living, cooking or restroom areas);
(B) Accessory structures shall not be temperature-controlled;
(C) Accessory structures shall be designed to have low flood damage potential;
(D) Accessory structures shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters;
(E) Accessory structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance with § 151.30(A);
(F) All service facilities such as electrical shall be installed in accordance with § 151.30(D);
(G) Openings to relieve hydrostatic flood forces shall be provided below regulatory flood protection elevation in conformance with § 151.31(4)(C); and
(H) An accessory structure with a footprint less than 150 square feet that satisfies the criteria outlined above is not required to meet the elevation or floodproofing standards of § 151.31(2). Elevation or floodproofing certifications are required for all other accessory structures in accordance with § 151.21(3).
(Ord. 2018-24, passed 5-21-18)