What it means: Under this amendment, a non-conforming structure located in the Special Flood Hazard Area that does not conform due to dimensional setbacks may be elevated if all of the following conditions are met:
- The structure is being elevated from its foundation, pilings or footings;
- The volume of the structure does not increase;
- The footprint of the structure is not changing unless to become more conforming to current requirements;
- The impervious coverage on the lot does not increase beyond what is existing excluding any additional stairs or ramp needed to access the structure;
- The structure is located entirely within the boundaries of the subject property and does not encroach onto any abutting properties;
- The structure height does not exceed the maximum that is permitted under Article IV, Section 4.4; and
- The structure is being elevated in accordance with Section 2.4 – FloodplainManagement Ordinance, including that this section shall not be construed as limiting the height of elevation to the minimum requirements of said Ordinance.
Those Opposed Say: The Zoning Board expressed disapproval of this amendment, stating that when a homeowner is planning to elevate a structure, it is a good time to have them come before the Zoning Board to receive input on ways in which the property could be brought into compliance on whatever makes the property “non-conforming” in the first place. The speaker expressed that there might be no additional cost or little additional cost in conjunction with the elevation process.
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