HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2025-629ORDINANCE NO. 2025 - _JZJ,
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTIONS 161-10,161-11, AND 161-14 OF CHAPTER 161 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION", TO SPECIFY
ELEVATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS; PROVIDING
FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166 — Municipalities,
Florida Statutes, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed
to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach participates in the National Flood Insurance
Program and participates in the NFIP's Community Rating System, a voluntary incentive program
that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the
minimum program requirements and achieved a CRS rating of Class 8 making citizens who
purchase NFIP flood insurance policies eligible for premium discounts; and
WHEREAS, in 2020 the NFIP Community Rating System established certain minimum
prerequisites for communities to qualify for or maintain class ratings of Class 8 or better; and
WHEREAS, to satisfy the prerequisite and for the City of Sunny Isles Beach to maintain the
current CRS rating, all manufactured homes installed or replaced in special flood hazard areas
must be elevated to or above at least the base flood elevation plus 1 foot, which necessitates
modification of the existing requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission determined that it is in the public interest to amend the
floodplain management regulations to better protect manufactured homes and to continue
participating in the Community Rating System at the current class rating.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:'
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part by this Ordinance
upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. Amendment to Chapter 161. Chapter 161 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended as follows:
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Chapter 161 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
ARTICLE I Administration
ARTICLE 11 Definitions
§ 161-10. Definitions.
ALTERATION OF A WATERCOURSE. A dam, impoundment, channel relocation, change in channel
alignment, channelization, or change in cross-sectional area of the channel or the channel
capacity, or any other form of modification which may alter, impede, retard or change the
direction and/or velocity of the riverine flow of water during conditions of the base flood.
APPEAL. A request for a review of the Floodplain Administrator's interpretation of any provision
of this chapter.
ASCE 24. A standard titled Flood -Resistant Design and Construction that is referenced by the
Florida Building Code. ASCE 24 is developed and published by the American Society of Civil
Engineers, Reston, VA.
BASE FLOOD. A flood having a 1 -percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
[Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.] The base flood is commonly referred to as the "100 -year
flood" or the "one -percent -annual chance flood."
BASE FLOOD ELEVATION. The elevation of the base flood, including wave height, relative to the
National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) or other
datum specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
BASEMENT. The portion of a building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides.
[Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202; see "Basement (for flood loads)".]
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE. The line established by the State of Florida pursuant
to F.S. § 161.053, and recorded in the official records of the community, which defines that
portion of the beach -dune system subject to severe fluctuations based on a 100 -year storm
surge, storm waves or other predictable weather conditions.
COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA. A special flood hazard area extending from offshore to the inland
limit of a primary frontal dune along an open coast and any other area subject to high velocity
wave action from storms or seismic sources. Coastal high hazard areas are also referred to as
"high hazard areas subject to high velocity wave action" or "V Zones" and are designated on Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) as Zone V1430, VE, or V.
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DESIGN FLOOD. The flood associated with the greater of the following two areas: [Also defined
in FBC, B, Section 202.]
(1) Area with a floodplain subject to a one -percent or greater chance of flooding in any year; or
(2) Area designated as a flood hazard area on the community's flood hazard map, or otherwise
legally designated.
DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION. The elevation of the "design flood," including wave height, relative
to the datum specified on the community's legally designated flood hazard map. In areas
designated as Zone AO, the design flood elevation shall be the elevation of the highest existing
grade of the building's perimeter plus the depth number (in feet) specified on the flood hazard
map. In areas designated as Zone AO where the depth number is not specified on the map, the
depth number shall be taken as being equal to two feet. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
DEVELOPMENT. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not
limited to, buildings or other structures, tanks, temporary structures, temporary or permanent
storage of equipment or materials, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavations, drilling
operations or any other land disturbing activities.
ENCROACHMENT. The placement of fill, excavation, buildings, permanent structures or other
development into a flood hazard area which may impede or alter the flow capacity of riverine
flood hazard areas.
EXISTING BUILDING AND EXISTING STRUCTURE. Any buildings and structures for which the "start
of construction" commenced before September 10, 2003. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA). The federal agency that, in addition to
carrying out other functions, administers the National Flood Insurance Program.
FLOOD OR FLOODING. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of
normally dry land from: [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
(1) The overflow of inland or tidal waters.
(2) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA). The federal agency that, in addition to
carrying out other functions, administers the National Flood Insurance Program.
FLOOD OR FLOODING. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of
normally dry land from: [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
(1) The overflow of inland or tidal waters.
(2) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
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FLOOD DAMAGE -RESISTANT MATERIALS. Any construction material capable of withstanding
direct and prolonged contact with floodwaters without sustaining any damage that requires
more than cosmetic repair. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
FLOOD HAZARD AREA. The greater of the following two areas: [Also defined in FBC, B, Section
202.]
(1) The area within a floodplain subject to a one -percent or greater chance of flooding in any
year.
(2) The area designated as a flood hazard area on the community's flood hazard map, or
otherwise legally designated.
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM). The official map of the community on which the Federal
Emergency Management Agency has delineated both special flood hazard areas and the risk
premium zones applicable to the community. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS). The official report provided by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency that contains the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the Flood Boundary and
Floodway Map (if applicable), the water surface elevations of the base flood, and supporting
technical data. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR. The office or position designated and charged with the
administration and enforcement of this chapter (may be referred to as the Floodplain Manager).
FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT OR APPROVAL. An official document or certificate issued
by the community, or other evidence of approval or concurrence, which authorizes performance
of specific development activities that are located in flood hazard areas and that are determined
to be compliant with this chapter.
FLOODWAY. The channel of a river or other riverine watercourse and the adjacent land areas
that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the
water surface elevation more than one foot. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
FLOODWAY ENCROACHMENT ANALYSIS. An engineering analysis of the impact that a proposed
encroachment into a floodway is expected to have on the floodway boundaries and base flood
elevations; the evaluation shall be prepared by a qualified Florida licensed engineer using
standard engineering methods and models.
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE. The family of codes adopted by the Florida Building Commission,
including Florida Building Code, Building; Florida Building Code, Residential; Florida Building
Code, Existing Building; Florida Building Code, Mechanical; Florida Building Code, Plumbing;
Florida Building Code, Fuel Gas.
FUNCTIONALLY DEPENDENT USE. A use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is
located or carried out in close proximity to water, including only docking facilities, port facilities
that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and
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ship repair facilities; the term does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing
facilities.
HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE. The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to
construction next to the proposed walls or foundation of a structure.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE. Any structure that is determined eligible for the exception to the flood
hazard area requirements of the Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Chapter 12 Historic
Buildings.
LETTER OF MAP CHANGE (LOMC). An official determination issued by FEMA that amends or
revises an effective Flood Insurance Rate Map or Flood Insurance Study. Letters of Map Change
include:
u LETTER OF MAP AMENDMENT (LOMA): An amendment based on technical data showing
that a property was incorrectly included in a designated special flood hazard area. A LOMA
amends the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and establishes that a specific
property, portion of a property, or structure is not located in a special flood hazard area.
ll LETTER OF MAP REVISION (LOMR): A revision based on technical data that may show
changes to flood zones, flood elevations, special flood hazard area boundaries and floodway
delineations, and other planimetric features.
(3) LETTER OF MAP REVISION BASED ON FILL (LOMR-F): A determination that a structure or
parcel of land has been elevated by fill above the base flood elevation and is, therefore, no
longer located within the special flood hazard area. In order to qualify for this determination,
the fill must have been permitted and placed in accordance with the community's floodplain
management regulations.
(4) CONDITIONAL LETTER OF MAP REVISION (CLOMR): A formal review and comment as to
whether a proposed flood protection project or other project complies with the minimum
NFIP requirements for such projects with respect to delineation of special flood hazard
areas. A CLOMR does not revise the effective Flood Insurance Rate Map or Flood Insurance
Study; upon submission and approval of certified as -built documentation, a Letter of Map
Revision may be issued by FEMA to revise the effective FIRM.
LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK. As defined in 40 C.F.R. 86.082-2, any motor vehicle rated at 8,500 pounds
Gross Vehicular Weight Rating or less which has a vehicular curb weight of 6,000 pounds or less
and which has a basic vehicle frontal area of 45 square feet or less, which is:
(1) Designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property or is a derivation of such a
vehicle; or
(2) Designed primarily for transportation of persons and has a capacity of more than 12 persons;
or
(3) Available with special features enabling off-street or off-highway operation and use.
LOWEST FLOOR. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area of a building or structure, including
basement, but excluding any unfinished or flood -resistant enclosure, other than a basement,
usable solely for vehicle parking, building access or limited storage provided that such enclosure
is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the non -elevation requirements of the
Florida Building Code or ASCE 24. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
MANUFACTURED HOME. A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is eight feet
or more in width and greater than 400 square feet, and which is built on a permanent, integral
chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the
required utilities. The term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle" or
"park trailer." [Also defined in 15C-1.0101, F.A.C.]
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION. A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided
into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
MARKET VALUE. The pFiee at ,.,hien a pFepe y will ehan„^ hands b„+,.,eeR a willing b ye- and
The value of
buildings and structures, excluding the land and other improvements on the parcel. Market value
may be ^s+^""sheed by a qualified a ^r, is the Actual Cash Value (in-kind
replacement cost depreciated for age, wear and tear, neglect, and quality of construction)
determined by a qualified independent appraiser, or tax assessment value adjusted to
approximate market value by a factor provided by the County Property Appraiser.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. For the purposes of administration of this chapter and the flood -resistant
construction requirements of the Florida Building Code, structures for which the "start of
construction" commenced on or after September 10, 2003, and includes any subsequent
improvements to such structures.
PARK TRAILER. A transportable unit which has a body width not exceeding 14 feet and which is
built on a single chassis and is designed to provide seasonal or temporary living quarters when
connected to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. [Defined in F.S.
§ 320.01.]
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A vehicle, including a park trailer, which is: [See F.S. § 320.01.]
(1) Built on a single chassis;
(2) Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection;
(3) Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck; and
(4) Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for
recreational, camping, travel or seasonal use.
SAND DUNES. Naturally occurring accumulations of sand in ridges or mounds landward of the
beach.
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA. An area in the floodplain subject to a one percent or greater
chance of flooding in any given year. Special flood hazard areas are shown on FIRMs as Zone A,
AO, Al -A30, AE, A99, AH, V1 -V30, VE or V. [Also defined in FBC, B Section 202.1
START OF CONSTRUCTION. The date of issuance of permits for new construction and substantial
improvements, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
addition, placement, or other improvement is within 180 days of the date of the issuance. The
actual start of construction means either the first placement of permanent construction of a
building (including a manufactured home) on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the
installation of piles, or the construction of columns.
Permanent construction does not include land preparation (such as clearing, grading, or
filling), the installation of streets or walkways, excavation for a basement, footings, piers,
or foundations, the erection of temporary forms or the installation of accessory buildings
such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main buildings.
For a substantial improvement, the actual "start of construction" means the first
alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of a building, whether or not
that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. [Also defined in FBC, B
Section 202.]
SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. Damage of any origin sustained by a building or structure whereby the
cost of restoring the building or structure to its before -damaged condition would equal or exceed
50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the damage occurred. [Also
defined in FBC, B Section 202.1
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT. Any combination of repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
alteration, addition, or other improvement of a building or structure taking place during a ten-
year period, the cumulative cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of
the building or structure before the improvement or repair is started. The period of accumulation
begins when the first improvement or repair of each building is permitted subsequent to July 15,
1999. If the structure has incurred "substantial damage," any repairs are considered substantial
improvement regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however,
include either: [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.]
(1) Any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing health, sanitary, or
safety code violations identified by the building official and that are the minimum necessary
to assure safe living conditions.
(2) Any alteration of a historic structure provided the alteration will not preclude the structure's
continued designation as a historic structure.
VARIANCE. A grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter, or the flood -resistant
construction requirements of the Florida Building Code, which permits construction in a manner
that would not otherwise be permitted by this chapter or the Florida Building Code.
WATERCOURSE. A river, creek, stream, channel or other topographic feature in, on, through, or
over which water flows at least periodically.
ARTICLE 111 Flood -Resistant Development
§ 161-11. Buildings and structures.
A. Design and construction of buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida
Building Code. Pursuant to § 161-4.0 of this chapter, buildings, structures, and facilities that
are exempt from the Florida Building Code, including substantial improvement or repair of
substantial damage of such buildings, structures and facilities, shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the flood load and flood -resistant construction
requirements of ASCE 24. Structures exempt from the Florida Building Code that are not
walled and roofed buildings shall comply with the requirements of § 161-17 of this chapter.
B. Buildings and structures seaward of the coastal construction control line. If extending, in
whole or in part, seaward of the coastal construction control line and also located, in whole
or in part, in a flood hazard area:
(1) Buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to comply with the more
restrictive applicable requirements of the Florida Building Code, Building, Section 3109
and Section 1612 or Florida Building Code, Residential, Section R322.
(2) Minor structures and non -habitable major structures as defined in F.S. § 161.54, shall
be designed and constructed to comply with the intent and applicable provisions of this
chapter and ASCE 24.
C. Specific methods of construction and requirements. Pursuant to Chapter 8, Article III of the
Miami -Dade County Code, the following specific methods of construction and requirements
apply:
(1) Cumulative Substantial Improvement. In the Florida Building Code, Building, and Florida
Building Code, Existing Building, definitions for the term "Substantial Improvement"
shall be as defined in § 161-10 of this chapter. fellewFs: Substantial �vemep . APY
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(2) Limitations on Enclosures Under Elevated Buildings. Enclosed areas shall: a. Have the
minimum necessary access to allow for parking of vehicles (garage door), limited
storage of maintenance equipment used in connection with the premises (standard
exterior door), or entry to the elevated building (stairway or elevator); b. Not have the
interior portion partitioned or finished into separate rooms.
§ 161-14. Manufactured homes.
A. General. All manufactured homes installed in flood hazard areas shall be installed by an
installer that is licensed pursuant to F.S. § 320.8249, and shall comply with the requirements
of Chapter 15C-1, F.A.C. and the requirements of this chapter. If located seaward of the
coastal construction control line, all manufactured homes shall comply with the more
restrictive of the applicable requirements.
B. Foundations. All new manufactured homes and replacement manufactured homes installed
in flood hazard areas shall be installed on permanent, reinforced foundations that:
(1) In flood hazard areas (Zone A) other than coastal high hazard areas, are designed in
accordance with the foundation requirements of the Florida Building Code, Residential,
Section R322.2, and this chapter. Feumd-atie-ms fer M puf-.etwFe d homes subject t„-§
1-6144.P of this ehapteF aFe permitted to beF e+f 9Feed pief-s-.rQther
elements of at least equ-.lept 4rPs9t,
(2) In coastal high hazard areas (Zone V), are designed in accordance with the foundation
requirements of the Florida Building Code, Residential, Section R322.3, and this
chapter.
C. Anchoring. All new manufactured homes and replacement manufactured homes shall be
installed using methods and practices which minimize flood damage and shall be securely
anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse or
lateral movement. Methods of anchoring include, but are not limited to, use of over -the -top
or frame ties to ground anchors. This anchoring requirement is in addition to applicable state
and local anchoring requirements for wind resistance.
D. Elevation. All manufactured homes that are placed, replaced, or substantially improved in
flood hazard areas shall be elevated such that the bottom of the frame is at or above the
elevation required, as applicable to the flood hazard area, in the Florida Building Code,
Residential Section R3222.2 (Zone A) or Section R322.3 (Zone V and Coastal A Zones).
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G-. E. Enclosures. Enclosed areas below elevated manufactured homes shall comply with the
requirements of the Florida Building Code, Residential, Sections R322.2 or R322.3 for such
enclosed areas, as applicable to the flood hazard area.
#: F. Utility equipment. Utility equipment that serves manufactured homes, including electric,
heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities,
shall comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Residential, Section R322,
as applicable to the flood hazard area.
Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the
same, are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is
declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall not
be affected by such invalidity.
Section 5. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and made a part of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; that the sections of this Ordinance may be
renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance" shall
be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word, as required.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective ten (10) days after adoption
at second reading.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this'day of May, 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 17Aday of June, 2025.
ATTEST:.
Maur io Betancur, MC, City Clerk
First Reading �4skp� Motion: l,f�WIW1, � wI .
Second: hqof LAVA.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Al'ain E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin
& Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
Second Reading
Motion: �MMLSSWW Vt%6'0w-Ck
Second: &0I'St o rt. i/ jblS.
Vote on First Reading:
Mayor Svechin
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Lama
v7" (Yes)
--7(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Jospeh
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
✓ (Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
—7(Yes)
(No)
Vote on Second Reading:
Mayor Svechin - 4""Cow•T'
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Lama - 4ff 4fi. v'd W pe 00 ICA
Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
v7' (Yes)
(No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager.
FROM: Dylan Battles, Building Official
DATE: June 17, 2025
RE: Amendments to Chapter 161 of the City's Code of Ordinances a€" Flood
Damage Prevention
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this ordinance.
REASONS:
The City of Sunny Isles Beach participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and its
Community Rating System (CRS), a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and promotes
community floodplain management practices that exceed the NFIP's minimum requirements. The City
has achieved a CRS Class 8 rating, which allows residents who purchase NFIP flood insurance policies to
receive premium discounts.
In 2020, the NFIP's CRS program implemented new minimum prerequisites for communities to qualify
for or maintain a Class 8 or better rating. To comply with these updated requirements and maintain the
City's current CRS rating, manufactured homes installed or replaced within Special Flood Hazard Areas
must now be elevated to at least one foot above the base flood elevation (BFE). This change
necessitates an amendment to the City's existing floodplain management regulations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
While there are currently no residential manufactured homes within the City of Sunny Isles Beach, it is
important to note that temporary structures commonly used in development projects, such as sales
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trailers and construction site offices, are often classified as manufactured buildings under FEMA
guidelines. These structures, when placed within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), pose similar flood
risks and therefore must comply with the same elevation requirements.
The revised ordinance will require that any new manufactured structures installed or replaced in SFHAs
be elevated to at least the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) plus one foot, as mandated by the updated CRS
Class S prerequisites.
This requirement will apply to all new permit applications involving manufactured structures submitted
after the ordinance is adopted on second reading. Existing temporary structures will not be retroactively
affected but must comply with applicable standards in the event of replacement, relocation, or if
substantially improved.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance
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