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December 15, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 1104 (b) Additions to post-FIRM structures with no modifications to the existing structure other than a standard door in the common wall shall require only the addition to comply with the standards for new construction. (c) Additions and/or improvements to post-FIRM structures when the addition and/or improvements in combination with any interior modifications to the existing structure are: (i) not a substantial improvement, the addition and/or improvements only must comply with the standards for new construction. (ii) a substantial improvement, both the existing structure and the addition and/or improvements must comply with the standards for new construction. (6) Recreational Vehicles. Recreational vehicles shall either: (a) be on site for fewer than 180 consecutive days and be fully licensed and ready for highway use (a recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities, and has no permanently attached additions); or (b) meet all the requirements for new construction (7) Temporary Non-Residential Structures. Prior to the issuance of a floodplain development permit for a temporary structure, the applicant must submit to the Floodplain Administrator a plan for the removal of such structure(s) in the event of a hurricane, flash flood or other type of flood warning notification. The following information shall be submitted in writing to the Floodplain Administrator for review and written approval: (a) a specified time period for which the temporary use will be permitted. Time specified may not exceed three (3) months, renewable up to one (1) year; (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 the entity responsible for physical removal of the structure; and (e) designation, accompanied by documentation, of a location outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, to which the temporary structure will be moved. (8) Accessory Structures. When accessory structures (sheds, detached garages, etc.) are to be placed within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the following criteria shall be met: (a) Accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation (including working, sleeping, living, cooking or restroom areas); (b) Accessory structures shall not be temperature-controlled; (c) Accessory structures shall be designed to have low flood damage potential; (d) Accessory structures shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters; (e) Accessory structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance with the provisions of Article 5, Section A(1); (f) All service facilities such as electrical shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Article 5, Section A(9); and