Detached garages, sheds and similar structures that are incidental to a residential use are exempt from the 100-year flood elevation requirements where the following criteria are satisfied.
(A) The structure shall not be used for human habitation. The structure shall be used solely for low flood damage potential purposes such as vehicle parking and limited storage.
(B) Structure shall be designed to have low flood damage potential. Its size shall not exceed 600 square-feet in size. Those portions of the structure located less than 1-foot above the 100-year flood elevation must be constructed of flood-resistant materials.
(C) The structure shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer minimum resistance to the flow of flood waters.
(D) The structure shall be firmly anchored to prevent flotation, which may result in damage to other structures.
(E) The structure’s service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment shall be elevated or flood-proofed to at least one foot above the 100-year flood level.
(F) The structure’s walls shall include openings that satisfy the provisions of § 158.058(C)(1) of this chapter.
(G) Exemption from the 100-year flood elevation requirements for such a structure may result in increased premium rates for flood insurance coverage of the structure and its contents.
(2011 Code, § 34.04050.23) (Ord. 2343, passed 9-17-2018)