Article 1375
EXISTING STRUCTURES IN IDENTIFIED FLOODPLAIN AREAS
Sections:
1375.01 Existing structures.
The provisions of this title do not require any changes or improvements to be made to lawfully existing structures. However, when an improvement is made to any existing structure in any identified floodplain area, the following standards and requirements apply:
(a) No expansion or enlargement of an existing structure shall be allowed within any floodway area that would cause any increase in the elevation of the base flood elevation.
(b) No expansion or enlargement of an existing structure shall be allowed within any special flood hazard area that would, together with all other existing and anticipated development, increase the BFE more than one foot at any point.
(c) Any modification, alteration, reconstruction, or improvement of any kind to an existing structure, to an extent or amount of 50 percent or more of its market value, shall constitute a substantial improvement and shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the provisions of this title.
(d) The above activity shall also comply with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Construction Code. (Ord. 3702 § 1, 2012)