Garages, sheds, or other minor accessory structures constructed ancillary to an existing residential use may be permitted; provided the following conditions are met:
(A) The garage or shed must be non-habitable;
(B) The garage or shed must be used only for the storage of vehicles and tools and cannot be modified later into another use;
(C) The garage or shed must be located outside of the floodway or have the appropriate state and/or federal permits;
(D) The garage or shed must be on a single-family lot and be accessory to an existing principal structure on the same lot;
(E) Below the base flood elevation, the garage or shed must be built of materials not susceptible to flood damage;
(F) All utilities, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical must be elevated above the flood protection elevation;
(G) The garage or shed must have at least one permanent opening on each wall not more than one foot above grade with one square inch of opening for every one square foot of floor area;
(H) The garage or shed must be less than $10,000 in market value or replacement cost, whichever is greater, or less than 500 square feet;
(I) The structure shall be anchored to resist floatation and overturning;
(J) All flammable or toxic materials (gasoline, paint, insecticides, fertilizers, and the like) shall be stored above the flood protection elevation; and
(K) The lowest floor elevation should be documented and the owner advised of the flood insurance implications.
(Ord. 10-01, passed 7-12-2010)