Certain types of structures (e.g., fruit stands, construction site offices, portable toilets and the like) may be situated temporarily on flood-prone property without having to comply with the elevation or flood-proofing criteria of § 20-63(A) and (B), respectively, of this chapter; provided that, the following criteria are met.
(A) All applicants must submit to the local administrator, prior to the issuance of the development permit, a written plan for the removal of any temporary structure or development in the event of a hurricane or flash flood warning notification. The plan shall be reviewed and approved in writing, and must include the following information:
(1) A specified time period for which the temporary use will be permitted;
(2) The name, address and phone number of the individual responsible for the removal of temporary structures or development;
(3) The timeframe prior to the event at which any structures will be removed (i.e., a minimum of 72 hours before landfall of a hurricane or immediately upon flood warning notification);
(4) A copy of the contract or other suitable instrument with a trucking company to ensure the availability of removal equipment when needed;
(5) Designation, accompanied by documentation, of a location outside the floodplain to which any temporary structure will be moved;
(6) A determination of permanent structures which would be adversely affected by increased flooding upstream or downstream and a method for covering this liability, such as a performance bond; and
(7) A plan to restore the area to its natural condition once the temporary permit expires or the temporary use is terminated, whichever is first.
(B) The structure is mobile, or can be made so, and is capable of being removed from the site with a maximum of four hours warning.
(C) The structure will not remain on the property for more than 180 days.
(Ord. 102, passed 2-3-2003)