Applications for building and structures within the scope of
the building code that are proposed in flood hazard areas shall comply
with the applicable requirements of the building code.
(Ord. CS 1301 §2, 2021)
Detached garages and accessory storage structures used only
for parking or storage are permitted below the base flood elevation
provided the garages and accessory storage structures:
A.
Are
one story and not larger than six hundred square feet in area when
located in special flood hazard areas.
B.
Are
anchored to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement resulting
from flood loads.
C.
Have
flood openings in accordance with the building code.
D.
Have
flood damage-resistant materials used below the base flood elevation.
E.
Have
mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, including plumbing fixtures,
elevated to or above the base flood elevation.
(Ord. CS 1301 §2, 2021)
Utility and Miscellaneous Group U includes buildings that are
accessory in character and miscellaneous structures not classified
in any specific occupancy in the building code, including, but not
limited to, agricultural buildings, aircraft hangars (accessory to
a one- or two-family residence), barns, carports, fences more than
six feet (1,829 mm) high, grain silos (accessory to a residential
occupancy), greenhouses, livestock shelters, private garages, retaining
walls, sheds, stables, and towers. In addition to the building code
requirements for fire and life safety, the following shall apply to
Utility and Miscellaneous Group U buildings and structures in flood
hazard areas:
A.
New
construction and substantial improvement of such buildings and structures
shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement
resulting from flood loads, including the effects of buoyancy, during
conditions of the design flood.
B.
New
construction and substantial improvement of such buildings and structures,
when fully enclosed by walls, shall be elevated such that the lowest
floor, including basement, is elevated to or above the design flood
elevation in accordance with ASCE 24 or shall be dry floodproofed
in accordance with ASCE 24.
C.
Unless
dry floodproofed, fully enclosed areas below the design flood elevation
shall be constructed in accordance with ASCE 24 and limited to parking,
storage, and building access.
D.
When
fully enclosed by walls, flood openings shall be installed in accordance
with ASCE 24.
E.
Flood
damage-resistant materials shall be used below the design flood elevation.
F.
Mechanical,
plumbing and electrical systems, including plumbing fixtures, shall
be located or installed in accordance with ASCE 24.
(Ord. CS 1301 §2, 2021)
Construction or substantial improvement of agricultural structures permitted in accordance to Section 16.05.040 of the Stanislaus County Code that are not elevated or dry floodproofed may be permitted in flood hazard areas, provided the requirements of this section are satisfied, and:
A.
A determination
has been made 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 or uses,
and will be restricted to such exclusive uses.
2.
Has
low damage potential.
3.
Does
not increase risks and pose a danger to public health, safety, and
welfare if flooded and contents are released, including, but not limited
to, the effects of flooding on manure storage, livestock confinement
operations, liquefied natural gas terminals, and production and storage
of highly volatile, toxic, or water reactive materials.
B.
Wet
Floodproofing Construction Requirements.
1.
Anchored
to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
2.
When
enclosed by walls, walls have flood openings that comply with the
flood opening requirements of ASCE 24, Chapter 2.
3.
Flood
damage-resistant materials are used below the base flood elevation.
4.
Mechanical,
electrical, and utility equipment are elevated above the base flood
elevation.
(Ord. CS 1301 §2, 2021)
