Unified Land Development Committee Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL CHAMBERS ULDC ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA December 17, 2020-4:00 P.M. Jo Siciliano (Seat 1) Lisa Trzepacz (Seat 2) Cassie Suchy (Seat 3) Laura Cacioppo (Seat 4) Todd McLendon (Seat 5) Tom Goltzene (Alt.) Simon Fernandez (Alt.) Administration Town Manager Jamie Titcomb Town's Planning Consultant, Jim Fleishmann Town Clerk, Lakisha Q. Burch Civility: Being "civil" is not a restraint on the First Amendment right to speak out, but it is more than just being polite. Civility is stating your opinions and beliefs, without degrading someone else in the process. Civility requires a person to respect other people's opinions and beliefs even if he or she strongly disagrees. It is finding a common ground for dialogue with others. It is being patient, graceful, and having a strong character. That's why we say "Character Counts" in Town of Loxahatchee. Civility is practiced at all Town meetings. Special Needs: In accordance with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall within three business days prior to any proceeding, contact the Town Clerk's Office, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, (561) 793-2418. The ULDC Advisory Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of each month subject to the direction of the Town Council. CALL TO ORDER OPENING: NOTE - THE MEETING IS LIMITED TO ONE HOUR DUE TO THE JOINT ULDC/PZB MEETING COMMENCEMENT AT 5:30) 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda Town ofLoxahatchee Groves December 17, 2020 ULDC Advisory Committee Page No.2 REGULAR AGENDA PLEASE BRING YOUR NOTEBOOKS FROM LAST MEETING 1. Continued Discussion of Ordinance 2020-07: Recreational Vehicles. The Town Council directed the ULDC to review and comment on Ordinance 2020-07 in time to present a recommendation to the Town Council at its January 5, 2021 meeting. The ULDC therefore needs to make a recommendation regarding the ordinance no later than its December meeting. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS SET NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURNMENT  TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES ORDINANCE NO. 2020-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING PART II "ZONING DISTRICTS", ARTICLE 20 "RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS" BY ENACTING SECTION 20-050 "RECREATIONAL VEIDCLES"; AMENDING ARTICLE 175 "FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT", DIVISION XV "RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND PARK TRAILERS", TO PROVIDE FOR AND MODIFY REGULATIONS REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DA TE. WHEREAS, the Town Council believes it is necessary to enact regulations regarding recreational vehicles; and, WHEREAS, this proposed ordinance modifies the current code by enacting and modifying regulations governing recreational vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the enactment of this ordinance is for a proper municipal purpose and in the best interests of the residents of the Town. NOTE: Areas highlighted in yellow reflect revisions made by the Committee at the November 18, 2020 meeting). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. The Town of Loxahatchee Groves hereby amends Part II "Zoning Districts", Article 20 "Residential Zoning Districts" by enacting Section 20-050 "Recreational vehicles" to read as follows: Sec. 20-050. - Temporary Recreational vehicles. U!) for 12.rsmerties which have an equestrian use with a barn or agricultural structure of at least 1,000 29. ft. and a minimum of 6 stalls within -Wi-tm-R the agricultural residential zoning district recreational vehicles shall be allowed on a temporary basis.-:----A~AB-e&--ffi1e.re-1-S--a residential dwelling on the parcel, for living and sleeping purposes for a period not to exceed 180 consecutive days and are subject to the following conditions: (1) A registration permit, (the fee for the registration permit shall by set by a resolution of the Town Council) which shall only be valid for a six (6) month period and shall be required, provided there are no code violations on the 2roperty and any penalties paid, for each recreational vehicle s--i-t-e parking space on an annual basis and shall be placed on the recreational vehicle occupying the s+te 12arking s2ace where it can be seen from the exterior; 1 Ordinance No. 2020-07 (2) No recreational vehicle shall be allowed on a 12_arcel less than one ( 1) acre; G-!w one (1) recreational vehicle shall be allowed on parcels less than two (2)acres; a maximum of two (2) recreational vehicles shall be allowed on parcels consisting of 2 acres and less than ten (10) acres; and no more than four ( 4) recreational vehicles shall be allowed on parcels consisting of ten (10) acres or more; (3) The person or persons residing in the recreational vehicle must demonstrate a permanent residence in another location; (4) The placement of the recreational vehicle must be setback from all property lines by at least 25 feet; (5) The recreational vehicle shall be hooked up to or have access toappropriate electrical service, potable well and sanitary sewer facilities (bathroom and septic tank) that have been installed pursuant to permits issued by , or approved by, thehealth department and applicable building and zoning codes, where required; portable/ pump­ able septic tanks as well as the waste removal therefrom are permitted under this section subject to the requirements set forth hereinabove. (6) Upon expiration of the registration permit the recreational vehicle shall not remain on property parked or stored and shall be removed from the property arrl any application for a new registration permit for that site may only occur after aminimum time period of 6 months has expired, unless the site was initially used for a period of less than 6 months, then a permit may be issued for the time period remaining on the initial 6 month time period; (7) The parcel owner, where the recreational vehicle(s) site is located, shall be required to allow town staff, or its agents , to inspect the recreational vehicle(s) insuch a manner and time as determined by the town manager, upon at least 24 hours' notice . {NOTE: COMMITTEE REVIEW ENDED HERE ON 11/18/2020 (8) Recreational vehicles shall only be used for their designed and intended purpose as evidenced by the manufacturer's certification. (9) A recreational vehicle that is not occupied must be owned or leased by the property owner or tenant of the property. (10) Unoccupied recreational vehicles shall not be used for storage or any other non-residential use for which it was not designed and manufactured as evidenced by the manufacturer's certification. (11) No recreational vehicle shall be kept in an abandoned, inoperable, junked, disabled, wrecked, discarded or othe 1wise unused condition. (b) This section shall not apply to caretaker's quarters, groom's quarters atl construction trailers . (c) Any violation of this section may subject the property owner and/or recreational vehicle user to code enforcement action, or any other legal action as determined by the town. (d) Requests for such a registration permit shall be submitted in writing to the town manager together with such fees, if any, as the town requires and is set forth in the town code. Section 3. The Town of Loxahatchee Groves hereby amends Part II "Zoning Districts" , Article 175 "Floodplain Management", Division XV "Recreational Vehicles and Park Trailers" , to read as follows: 2  Ordinance No. 2020-07 DIVISION XV. - RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND PARK TRAILERS Section 175-355. - Temporary placement. Recreational vehicles and park trailers placed temporarily in flood hazard areas shall: (I) Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days; or (2) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, which means the recreational vehicle or park model is on wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick-disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanent attachments such as additions, rooms, stairs, decks and porches. Section 175-360. - Permanent placement. Recreational vehicles and pf ark trailers that do not meet the limitations in Section 175-355 of this article for temporary placement shall meet the requirements of Division XIV of this article for manufactured homes. Section 4. Conflict. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. Severability. If any clause, section, or other part or application of this Ordinance shall be held by any comi of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutional or invalid part or application shall be considered as eliminated and so not affecting the validity of the remaining portions or applications remaining in full force and effect. Section 6. Codification. It is the intention of the Town Council of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, FIO 1ida, that the Sections ofthis ordinance may be renumbered, re-lettered, and the word nordinance 11 may be changed to "Sectionn, n.Article" or such other word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention. Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective iimnediately upon its passage and adoption. Council Member_______offered the foregoing ordinance. Council Member_____seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, ON FIRST READING, THIS _DAY OF_ , 2020. Council Member_ _ _ _ _offered the foregoing ordinance. Council Member_______seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: 3 Ordinance No. 2020-07 Aye Nay Absent LISA EL-RAMEY, MAYOR D D D MARGE HERZOG, VICE MAYOR D D D LAURA DANOWSKI, COUNCIL MEMBER D D D PHILLIS MANIGLIA, COUNCIL MEMBER D D D ROBERT SHORR, COUNCILMEMBER D D D PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING, THIS _ DAY OF ·········································2020. Council Member_ _ _ _ _offered the foregoing ordinance. Council Member_ _ _ _ _ _seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Aye Nay Absent LISA EL-RAMEY, MAYOR D D D MARGE HERZOG, VICE MAYOR D D D LAURA DANOWSKI, COUNCIL MEMBER D D D PHILLIS MANIGLIA, COUNCIL MEMBER D D D ROBERT SHORR, COUNCILMEMBER D D D TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ATTEST: Mayor Lisa El-Ramey Lakisha Q. Burch, Town Clerk Vice Mayor Marge Herzog APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Council Member Laura Danowski James Brako, Town Attorney Council Member Phillis Maniglia Council Member Robert Shorr 4  11/19/2020 Statutes & Consti tution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine F4'~1'.4 S,AitJT&-5 C.fi/rP~ ~2c> Select Year: I ?020 v ~ The 2020 Florida Statutes Title XXIII ChaRter 320 View Entire ChaRter MOTOR VEHICLES MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES 320.01 Definitions, general. - As used in the Florida Statutes, except as otherwise provided, the term: (1) "Motor vehicle" means: (a) An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semitrailer, truck tractor and semitrailer combination , or any other vehicle operated on the roads of this state, used to transport persons or property, and propelled by power other than muscular power, but the term does not include traction engines, road rollers, motorized scooters, micromobility devices , personal delivery devices and mobile carriers as defined ins. 316.003, special mobile equipment as defined in s. 316.003 , vehicles that run only upon a track, bicycles, electric bicycles, swamp buggies , or mopeds . (b) A recreational vehicle -type unit primarily designed as temp(?rary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicle-type units , when traveling on the public roadways of this state, must comply with the length and width provisions of s. 316. 515, as that section may hereafter be amended. As defined below, the basic entities are: 1. The "travel trailer," which is a vehicular portable unit, mounted on wheels, of such a size or weight as not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motorized vehicle. It is primarily designed and constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. It has a body width of no more than 8½ feet and an overall body length of no more than 40 feet when factory -equipped for the road . 2. The "camping trailer," which is a vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the campsite to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. 3. The "truck camper," which is a truck equipped with a portable unit designed to be loaded onto, or affixed to, the bed or chassis of the truck and constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational , camping, or travel use . 4. The "motor home," which is a vehicular unit which does not exceed the length, height, and width limitations provided in s. 316. 515, is a self-propelled motor vehicle, and is primarily designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. 5. The "private motor coach," which is a vehicular unit which does not exceed the length, width , and height limitations provided in s. 316. 515(9), is built on a self-propelled bus type chassis having no fewer than three load­ bearing axles, and is primarily designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. 6. The "van conversion," which is a vehicular unit which does not exceed the length and width limitations provided in s. 316. 515, is built on a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, and is designed for recreation, camping, and travel use. 7. The "park trailer," which is a transportable unit which has a body width not exceeding 14 feet and which is built on a single chassis and is designed to provide seasonal or temporary living quarters when connected to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. The total area of the unit in a setup mode, when measured from the exterior surface of the exterior stud walls at the level of maximum dimensions, not including any bay window, does not exceed 400 square feet when constructed to ANSI A-119. 5 standards, and 500 square feet when constructed to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Sta~s. The www. leg .state.fl .us/Statutes/index.cfm ?App _mode=Display_Statute& U RL=0300-0399/0320/Sections/0320.01 .html @ 1/5  11/19/2020 Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine length of a park trailer means the distance from the exterior of the front of the body (nearest to the drawbar and coupling mechanism) to the exterior of the rear of the body (at the opposite end of the body), including any protrusions. 8. The " fifth -wheel trailer," which is a vehicular unit mounted on wheels, designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, of such size or weight as not to require a special highway movement permit, of gross trailer area not to exceed 400 square feet in the setup mode, and designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle that contains a towing mechanism that is mounted above or forward of the tow vehicle's rear axle. (2)(a) "Mobile home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is 8 body feet or more in width and which is built on an integral chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. For tax purposes, the length of a mobile home is the distance from the exterior of the wall nearest to the drawbar and coupling mechanism to the exterior of the wall at the opposite end of the home where such walls enclose living or other interior space. Such distance includes expandable rooms, but excludes bay windows, porches, drawbars, couplings, hitches, wall and roof extensions, or other attachments that do not enclose interior space. In the event that the mobile home owner has no proof of the length of the drawbar, coupling, or hitch, then the tax collector may in his or her discretion either inspect the home to determine the actual length or may assume 4 feet to be the length of the drawbar, coupling, or hitch. (b) "Manufactured home" means a mobile home fabricated on or after June 15, 1976, in an offsite manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the building site, with each section bearing a seal certifying that it is built in compliance with the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Act. (3) "Owner" means any person, firm, corporation, or association controlling any motor vehicle or mobile home by right of purchase, gift, lease, or otherwise. (4) "Trailer" means any vehicle without motive power designed to be coupled to or drawn by a motor vehicle and constructed so that no part of its weight or that of its load rests upon the towing vehicle. (5) "Semitrailer" means any vehicle without motive power designed to be coupled to or drawn by a motor vehicle and constructed so that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. (6) "Net weight" means the actual scale weight in pounds with complete catalog equipment. (7) "Gross weight" means the net weight of a motor vehicle in pounds plus the weight of the load carried by it. (8) "Cwt" means the weight per hundred pounds, or major fraction thereof, of a motor vehicle. (9) "Truck" means any motor vehicle with a net vehicle weight of 5,000 pounds or less and which is designed or used principally for the carriage of goods and includes a motor vehicle to which has been added a cabinet box, a platform, a rack, or other equipment for the purpose of carrying goods other than the personal effects of the passengers. (10) "Heavy truck" means any motor vehicle with a net vehicle weight of more than 5,000 pounds, which is registered on the basis of gross vehicle weight in accordance withs. 320.08(4), and which is designed or used for the carriage of goods or designed or equipped with a connecting device for the purpose of drawing a trailer that is attached or coupled thereto by means of such connecting device and includes any such motor vehicle to which has been added a cabinet box, a platform, a rack, or other equipment for the purpose of carrying goods other than the personal effects of the passengers. (11) "Truck tractor" means a motor vehicle which has four or more wheels and is designed and equipped with a fifth wheel for the primary purpose of drawing a semitrailer that is attached or coupled thereto by means of such fifth wheel and which has no provision for carrying loads independently. (12) "Gross vehicle weight" means: (a) For heavy trucks with a net weight of more than 5,000 pounds, but less than 8,000 pounds, the gross weight of the heavy truck. The gross vehicle weight is calculated by adding to the net weight of the heavy truck the weight of the load carried by it, which is the maximum gross weight as declared by the owner or person applying for registration. ~ www.leg.state.fl .us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0320/Sections/0320.01 .html \:!!) 2/5  fr1)m 11'.l vS T~-r& V(L I £ c - /. O/£J/ lSC-1.0101 Definitions. For the purpose of Rules 15C-l.0102, 15C-l.0103 , 15C-l.01031, 15C-l.0104, 15C-l.0105, 15C-l.0106, 15C-l.0107, 15C-l.0108 and 15C-l.0109, F.A.C. , the following words have the meaning indicated: (1) "Department" means the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. (2) "Dealer Installer" means any licensed mobile/manufactured home dealer who is authorized by the department to install mobile/manufactured homes. (3) "Licensed Installer" means any person, other than direct employees of licensed dealers or manufacturers, who engages in mobile home installation and has obtained a license to do so from the department. (4) "Manufacturer Installer" means any licensed mobile/manufactured home manufacturer who is authorized by the department to install mobile/manufactured homes. (5) "Exposure D" means flat, unobstructed areas exposed to wind flowing over large bodies of water. This exposure shall apply only to those buildings and other structures exposed to the wind coming from over the water. Exposure "D" extends inland from the shoreline a distance of 1500 feet or 10 times the height of the building or structure, whichever is greater. (6) "Frame Tie or Tie Down" means any device or method approved by the department and used for the purpose of securing the mobile/manufactured home or park trailer to ground anchors in order to resist wind forces. (7) "Ground Anchor" means any device approved by the department and used for the purpose of securing a mobile/manufactured home or park trailer to the ground in order to resist wind forces. Ground anchors are rated by working load, which is the maximum load for design purposes. The ultimate load is the working or design load multiplied by the safety factor of 1.5. (8) " Mobile/Manufactured Home" means a structure, trans ortable in one ( ) or more sections, which is eight body feet (8') or more in width, greater than four hundred (400' square feet and whicJ1 is built on an. integral chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling when connected to the required litDities and includes the plumbing, heating, aiir conditioning and electrical systems contained herein. (9) "Over-Roof Tie" means any device approved by the mobile/manufactured home manufacturer or listed by the department and used for the purpose of securing the mobile/manufactured home systems to ground anchors in order to resist wind forces. Ties may be installed over or under roof material. (10) "Park Trailer" mea s a trans~ortable unit which has a body width not exceeding fourteen feet (14') and which is built on a si1ilgle chassis and is clesigtte to 1Jrovide seasonal or temporary living quarters when connected to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. (11) "Set-Up" means the operations performed by a licensed installer, dealer installer or manufacturer installer, at the occupancy site which render a mobile/manufactured home or park trailer fit for habitation. Such operations include, but are not limited to, transporting, positioning, blocking, leveling, supporting, tying down, making minor adjustments, assembling multiple or expandable units and connecting utility systems as defined in Rule l 5C-2.0072, F.A.C. (12) "Stabilizer Device" means a device approved by the department that is installed with the ground anchor to resist lateral movement of the mobile/manufactured home and anchor. (13) "Vertical Tie" means any device or method approved by the department and used for the purpose of securing the mobile/manufactured home or park trailer to ground anchors in order to resist vertical or uplift forces caused by the wind. (14) "Longitudinal Tie Downs" means anchor system or longitudinal stabilizing devices (system), designed to resist horizontal wind loads in the long direction of the home (i.e .: wind load applied to each end of the home). Rulemaking Authority 320.011, 320.8325(1) FS. Law Implemented 320.0l(l)(b)7., 320.01 (2), 320.822(12) FS. History-New 1-10-94, Amended 10- 2-95, 3-31-99. 11/19/2020 Lo aha c ee Groves, FL Unified L-{;)111_.__,■~ ~ - .l nd DeveloP.ment Code ; ' _J f:... L>,v (_ U ~ Light-duty truck. As defined in 40 C.F.R. 6.0 2-2, any motor ve icl ra ecfa-(8,500 pounds Gross Vehicular Weight Rating or less which has a vehicular curb weight of 6,000 pounds or less and wh ich has a basic vehicle frontal area of 45 square feet or less, which is: A-{2:.-i-1~~ l ~r:tu-,iD fL.AtiJ (1) Designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property or is a derivation of such a vehicle, or (2) Designed primarily for transportation of persons and has a capacity of more than 12 persons; or (3) Available with special features enabling off-street or off-highway operation and use. Lowest floor. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area of a building or structure, including basement, but excluding any unfin ished or flood -resistant enclosure, other than a basement, usable solely for vehicle parking, building access or limited storage provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the non-elevation requirements of the Florida Building Code or ASCE 24. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.] Manufactured home. A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is eight feet or more in width and greater than 400 square feet, and which is built on a permanent, integral chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle" or "park trailer." [Also defined in 1SC-1.0101, F.A.C.] Manufactured home park or subdivision. A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale. Market value. The price at which a property will change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither party being under compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts. As used in this article, the term refers to the market value of buildings and structures, excluding the land and other improvements on the parcel. Market value may be established by a qualified independent appraiser, Actual Cash Value (replacement cost depreciated for age and quality of construction), or tax assessment value adjusted to approximate market value by a factor provided by the Property Appraiser. New construction. For the purposes of administration of this article and the flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code, structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after February 1, 1979 and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. New manufactured home park or subdivision. A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after February 1, 1979.Park trailer. A transportable unit which @ 4/6 11/19/2020 Loxahatchee Groves, FL Unified Land Development Code has a body width not exceeding 14 feet and which is built on a single chassis and is designed to provide seasonal or temporary living quarters when connected to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. [Defined in section 320.01, Florida Statutes] Recreational vehicle. A vehicle, including a park trailer, which is: [see in section 320.01, Florida Statutes] (1) Built on a single chassis; (2) Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection; (3) Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck; and (4) Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. Special flood hazard area. An area in the floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. Special flood hazard areas are shown on FIRMs as Zone A, AO, A1-A30, AE, A99, AH, V1-V30, VE or V. [Also defined in FBC, B Section 202.] Start of construction. The date of issuance of permits for new construction and substantial improvements, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement is within 180 days of the date of the issuance. The actual start of construction means either the first placement of permanent construction of a building {including a manufactured home) on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, or the construction of columns. Permanent construction does not include land preparation (such as clearing, grading, or filling), the installation of streets or walkways, excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations, the erection of temporary forms or the installation of accessory buildings such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main buildings. For a substantial improvement, the actual "start of construction" means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. [Also defined in FBC, B Section 202.] Substantial damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a building or structure whereby the cost of restoring the building or structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the damage occurred. [Also defined in FBC, B Section 202.] Substantial improvement. Any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alteration, addition, or other improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the improvement or repair is started. If the structure has incurred "substantial damage," any repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either: [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.] (1) Any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing health, sanitary, or safety code violations identified by the building official and that are the minimum ~ ~sary l.Y 5/6 11/19/2020 Loxahatchee Groves, FL Unified Land Development Code Section 175-355. - Temporary placement. Recreational vehicles and park trailers placed temporarily in flood hazard areas shall: (1) Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days; or (2) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, which means the recreational vehicle or park model is on wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick-disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanent attachments such as additions, rooms, stairs, decks and porches. ( Ord. No. 2017-19, § 2, 12-5-2017) 1/1