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09/26/2005 34 <br />7. Temporary structures. Prior to the issuance of a floodplain development permit for a <br />temporary structure, the following requirements shall be met: <br />a. Applicants shall submit to t ~~ dplain Administrator ' <br />' a plan for the removal of such structure(s) in the event of a <br />hurricane or flash flood warning notification. The plan shall include the following <br />information: <br />i. A specified time period for which the temporary use will be permitted; <br />ii. The name, address, and phone number of the individual responsible for the removal <br />of the temporary structure; <br />iii. The time frame prior to the event at which a structure will be removed (i.e., minimum <br />of 72 hours before landfall of a hurricane or immediately upon flood warning <br />notification); <br />iv. A copy of the contract or other suitable instrument with a trucking company to ensure <br />the availability of removal equipment when needed; and <br />v. Designation, accompanied by documentation, of a location outside the SFHA to <br />which the temporary structure will be moved. <br />f41 <br />b. The above information ' shall be submitted in writing to <br />the Floodplain Administrator for review and written approval. <br />8. Accessory Structures. When accessory structures (sheds, detached garages, etc.) -~~ <br />~~~nnn ,.,.'~^^,are to be placed within a SFHA, the following criteria shall be met: <br />a. Accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation (including work, sleeping, <br />living, cooking or restroom areas); <br />b. Accessory structures shall be designed to have low flood damage potential; <br />c. Accessory structures shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer the <br />minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters; <br />d. ~ Accessory structures shall be firmly anchored according to Section 42-91; <br />e. All service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment, shall be installed according <br />to Section 42-91; a~ <br />f. Openings to relieve hydrostatic pressure during a flood shall be provided belaw <br />conforming to subsection (5) of this section; <br />g. An accessory structure with any dimension that is twelve feet or less in height, width, or <br />depth does not require an elevation or flood proofing certificate. Elevation or flood <br />(5) <br />