Item #AA

Amendment provided to revise a heading and for consistent formatting.

7.5.3     Development Restrictions and Related Standards In and Near Special Flood Hazard Areas and Future Conditions Flood Hazard Areas

(G)        Additions/Improvements to Pre-FIRM Structures

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(H)        Accessory Structures

When accessory structures (sheds, detached garages, etc.) are to be placed within a Special Flood Hazard Area or Future Conditions Flood Hazard Area, the following criteria shall be met:

(1)        Accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation (including working, sleeping, living, cooking or restroom areas);

(2)        Accessory structures shall not be temperature-controlled;

(3)        Accessory structures shall be designed to have low flood damage potential;

(4)        Accessory structures shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters;

(5)        Accessory structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance with Section 7.5.3 (C)(1);

(6)        All service facilities such as electrical shall be installed in accordance with Section 7.5.3(D)(2)(a);

(7)        Flood openings to facilitate automatic equalization of hydrostatic flood forces shall be provided below regulatory flood protection elevation in conformance with Section 7.5.3(D)(2)(b)1‑4.

An accessory structure with a footprint less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet that satisfies the criteria outlined above does not require an elevation or floodproofing certificate. Elevation or floodproofing certifications are required for all other accessory structures in accordance with Section 7.5.3(E)(3).