17-17.8 Agricultural Structures.
A variance is authorized to be issued for the construction or substantial improvement of agricultural structures that are not elevated or dry floodproofed, provided the requirements of this section are satisfied and:
a. A determination has been made that the proposed agricultural structure:
1. Is used exclusively in connection with the production, harvesting, storage, raising, or drying of agricultural commodities and livestock, or storage of tools or equipment used in connection with these purposes or uses, and will be restricted to such exclusive uses.
2. Has low damage potential.
3. Does not increase risks and pose a danger to public health, safety, and welfare if flooded and contents are released, including but not limited to the effects of flooding on manure storage, livestock confinement operations, liquified natural gas terminals, and production and storage of highly volatile, toxic, or water reactive materials.
4. Complies with the wet floodproofing construction requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
b. Wet Floodproofing Construction Requirements.
1. Anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
2. When enclosed by walls, walls have flood openings that comply with the flood opening requirements of ASCE 24, Chapter 2.
3. Flood damage-resistant materials are used below the base flood elevation.
4. Mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment are elevated above the base flood elevation. (Ord. #256-2021, S2 (107-8))