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A. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy. Small structures not triggering a building permit also require anchoring.

B. All manufactured and mobile homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure by providing over-the-top and frame ties to ground anchors. Specific requirements shall be that:

1. Over-the-top ties be provided at each of the four corners of the mobile home, with two additional ties per side at intermediate locations, with mobile homes less than fifty feet long requiring one additional tie per side;

2. Frame ties be provided at each corner of the home with five additional ties per side; at intermediate points, with mobile homes less than fifty feet long requiring four additional ties per side;

3. All components of the anchoring system be capable of carrying a force of four thousand eight hundred pounds; and

4. Any additions to the mobile home be similarly anchored.

C. An alternative method of anchoring involving a system designed to withstand a wind force of ninety miles per hour or greater may be permitted. Certification must be provided to the Building Official that this standard has been met. (Ord. 3006 § 2 (part), 2020: Ord. 2737 § 2 (part), 2014: Ord. 2202 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 863 § 8(1), 1979).