Section 104.2.1 of the California Building Code is amended to read:
104.2.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in flood hazard areas, the city engineer or designee shall determine if the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage. Where the city engineer or designee determines that the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage, and where required by this code, the city engineer or designee shall require the building to meet the requirements of Section 1612 of the California Building Code, Section R322 of the California Residential Code as amended, or Palo Alto Municipal Code 16.52 Flood Hazard Regulations, whichever is more stringent.
(Ord. 5564 § 1 (part), 2022)