A variance is authorized to be issued for the construction or substantial improvement of accessory structures and agricultural structures provided the respective requirements of each respective structure set out herein below are satisfied:
(A) Accessory structures. A determination that the proposed accessory structure:
(1) Represents a minimal investment and has low damage potential (amount of physical damage, contents damage, and loss of function).
(2) Is larger than the size limits specified in § 151.36(J).
(3) Complies with the wet floodproofing construction requirement of § 151.53(C).
(B) Agricultural structures. A determination that the proposed agricultural structure:
(1) Is used exclusively in connection with the production, harvesting, storage, raising, or drying of agricultural commodities and livestock, or storage of tools or equipment used in connection with these purposes of uses, and will be restricted to such exclusive uses.
(2) Has low damage potential (amount of physical damage, contents damage, and loss of function).
(3) Does not pose a risk and likelihood of increased harm and danger to the public health, safety, and welfare in the event of flooding and the release of the structure’s contents, including, but not limited to, the effects of flooding on manure storage, livestock confinement operations, liquified natural gas terminals, and production and storage of highly volatile, toxic, or water-reactive materials.
(4) Complies with the wet floodproofing construction requirements of division (C) of this section.
(C) Wet floodproofing construction requirements. Wet flood-proofed structures shall:
(1) Be anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
(2) Have flood damage resistant materials below the base flood elevation built in accordance with Technical Bulletin 2, Flood Damage Resistant Materials Requirement.
(3) Have mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment in compliance with the requirements of § 151.35(F).
(4) In special flood hazards area, have flood openings in compliance with the requirements of § 151.36(D).
(Ord. 2508, passed 6-2-08; Am. Ord. 114, passed 1-21-14; Am. Ord. 2221, passed 5-17-21)