§ 63.226. Buildings and Structures.

(a)

Design and construction of buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code. Pursuant to Section 63.222(c) of this Part, 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 Section 63.231.1 of this Part.

(b)

Accessory structures . Accessory structures that are subordinate to and accessory to a primary structure are permitted below the base flood elevation provided the structures comply with Section 63.231.1(a) of this Part. Accessory structures that are enclosed by walls shall be used solely for parking of vehicles and storage and shall have flood openings. One electrical switch and one outlet are permitted if connected to a ground-fault interrupt breaker.

(c)

Temporary structures. Temporary structures are permitted below the base flood elevation provided the structure is mobile, or can be made mobile, and can be removed from intended locations with a minimum of four (4) hours warning, and remains on a site for less than 180 days. Temporary structures may be authorized only if the applicant submits a plan for removal of the structure. The plan for removal shall be attached to the permit, a copy shall be retained by the Floodplain Administrator, and a copy of the permit and plan shall be provided to the local emergency management coordinator. Plans for removal shall contain the following:

1.

Name, address, phone number and emergency contact point for the individual responsible for removal;

2.

The time at which the structure will be removed relative to anticipated flooding, such as landfall of a hurricane;

3.

Copy of a contract or other suitable instrument with a trucking company to ensure availability for removal when needed, together with the name, address, and emergency phone number of the responsible trucking company agent;

4.

Designation, accompanied by documentation of owner's consent, of a site outside of the special flood hazard area to which the temporary structure will be moved; and

5.

Signatures of the applicant and owner of the temporary structure, agreeing to abide by the terms of the plans for removal.

(Ord. No. 2018-27, § 2, 5-29-2018, Doc. #1805291205)