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Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.21: Flood Regulations Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-154 a. If a proeprty bound by a non-conversion agreement is modified to remove the enclosed areas below the RFPE, the owner may request release from the agreement after staff inspection and submittal of confirming documentation. (7) Temporary Non-Residential Structures Prior to the issuance of a floodplain development permit for a temporary structure, the applicant shall submit in writing for the review and approval of the Floodplain Administrator, a plan for the removal of such structure(s) in the event of a hurricane or flash flood warning notification. The plan shall include the following information: (a) A specified time period for which the temporary use will be permitted. Time specified may not exceed three months.; (b) The name, address, and phone number of the individual responsible for the removal of the temporary structure; (c) The time frame prior to the event at which a structure will be removed (i.e., minimum of 72 hours before landfall of a hurricane or immediately upon flood warning notification); (d) A copy of the contract or other suitable instrument with a trucking company to ensure the availability of removal equipment when needed; and (e) Designation, accompanied by documentation, of a location outside the SFHA to which the temporary structure will be moved. (8) Accessory Structures When accessory structures (sheds, detached garages, etc.) are to be placed within near38 a SFHA, the following criteria shall be met: (a) Accessory structures, other than efficiency apartments as detailed in Section 5.5.2 of this Ordinance, shall not be used for human habitation (including work, sleeping, living, cooking or restroom areas); (b) Accessory structures shall be designed to have low flood damage potential; (c) Accessory structures shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters; (d) Accessory structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance with this Section; (e) All service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment, shall be installed in accordance with this Section; (f) Openings to relieve hydrostatic pressure during a flood shall be provided conforming to the requirements of this Section; (g) An accessory structure with any dimension that is 12 feet or less in height, width, or depth does not require an elevation or flood proofing certificate. Elevation or flood proofing certifications are required for all other accessory structures according to Section 2.6.4; and (h) The accessory structure shall meet all zoning and building code requirements. 38 Staff is eliminating an existing conflict. Current regulations do not permit new construction/development within the SFHA. Language in this section would seem to indicate we allow for accessory structures within the SFHA. Staff has determined this was not our intent and have modified this section accordingly. Formatte 75