15.04.157 Appurtenant structures (detached garages and small storage structures)

15.04.157 Appurtenant structures (detached garages and small storage structures).

For A Zones:

A. Appurtenant structures used solely for parking of vehicles or limited storage may be constructed such that the floor is below the BFE, provided the structure is designed and constructed in accordance with the following requirements:

1. Use of the appurtenant structure must be limited to parking of vehicles or limited storage;

2. The portions of the appurtenant structure located below the BFE must be built using flood resistant materials;

3. The appurtenant structure must be adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement;

4. Any machinery or equipment servicing the appurtenant structure must be elevated or floodproofed to or above the BFE;

5. The appurtenant structure must comply with floodway encroachment provisions in RMC 15.04.160.A;

6. The appurtenant structure must be designed to allow for the automatic entry and exit of flood waters in accordance with RMC 15.04.130;

7. The structure shall have low damage potential;

8. If the structure is converted to another use, it must be brought into full compliance with the standards governing such use; and

9. The structure shall not be used for human habitation.

B. Detached garages, storage structures, and other appurtenant structures not meeting the above standards must be constructed in accordance with all applicable standards in RMC 15.04.130.

C. Upon completion of the structure, certification that the requirements of this section have been satisfied shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator for verification. (Ord. 3006 § 2 (part), 2020).