Accessory or appurtenant structures shall not exceed 120 square feet in size, and are located within Zones A, A1-A30, AH, AO or AE must be:
(A) Detached from a residence;
(B) On the same parcel of property as the principal structure to be insured;
(C) Incidental to the use of the principal structure;
(D) Is solely used for parking or limited storage and not human habitation;
(E) Is low valued, represents a minimal investment and must be unfinished on the interior;
(F) As required in 44 C.F.R. § 60.3(a)(iii):
(1) Be designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy;
(2) Be constructed with materials resistant to flood damage below the BFE, be designed to allow for the automatic entry of floodwaters and meet all applicable building codes;
(3) Be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damages; and
(4) Be constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
(G) Comply with the floodway encroachment “no-rise” provisions of the NFIP Regulations and § 151.62 of this chapter;
(H) Not be used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, working, sleeping and living; and
(I) Include, in the submittal for a floodplain development permit, sufficient documentation demonstrating full compliance with this section, including, but not limited to, the use of flood-resistant materials, anchoring and flood openings.
(Ord. 2020-12-1, passed 12-14-2020)