Ordinance No. 94-05 a
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 94- O
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO BE
CONSISTENT WITH STATE BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOWEST FLOOR
ELEVATIONS FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY STRUCTURES LOCATED WITHIN OR ADJACENT
TO THE FLOODPLAIN, CODE SECTION 18.84.026(I) .
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard finds it necessary to revise the Community
Development Code to bring it into conformance with other agency
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission reviewed the staff
recommendation at a public hearing on January 10, 1994 and voted to
recommgnd,approval„^of the amendment to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on March 8, 1994 to
consider the amendment.
THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE: The Community Development Code shall be amended as shown
in Exhibit "A Language to be added is underlined;
language to be deleted is shown in [brackets] .
SECTION TWO: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its
passage by the Council, approval by the Mayor, and
posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED:• By u nantmms vote of all Council members
present after being read by number and title only, this
q�`► day of `--M aAf-h 1994.
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APPROVED: This day of ` �'� 1994.
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Approved as to form:
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EXHIBIT "A°
[wcrds to be deleted are enclosed in brackets]
words to be added are underlined
# 18.-BQ-.026 General Provisions
I. Residential Construction
1. New construction and substantial improvement of any
residential structurei other than a manufactured
home, shall have the lowest floor, including the
basement, elevated [to or above at least one foot
above base flood elevation.
2. Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that
are subject to flooding are prohibited, or shall be
designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic
flood forces on exterior walls by allcrving for the
entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting
this requirement must _either be certified by a
registered professional engineer or architect, or
must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria:
a. A minimum of two openings having a total net
area of not less than one square inch for
every square foot of enclosed area subject to
flooding shall be provided;
b. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher
than one foot above grade; and
C. openings may be equipped with screens,
louvers, or other coverings or devices,
provided that they permit the automatic entry
and exit of floodwaters.
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