Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 160 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT less than one (1) foot above the Base Flood Elevation must be constructed of flood-resistant materials. b. The structure shall be used solely for low flood damage potential purposes such as vehicle parking and limited storage. The structure shall not be used for human habitation. c. The structure shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters. d. The structure shall be firmly anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement which may result in damage to other structures. e. The structure’s service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment shall be elevated or floodproofed to at least one (1) foot above the Base Flood Elevation. f. The structure’s walls shall include openings that satisfy the provisions of Section 160.05(1)(D)(1). (2) Exemption from the Base Flood Elevation requirements for such a structure may result in increased premium rates for flood insurance coverage of the structure and its contents. L. Recreational Vehicles and Campgrounds. (1) Recreational vehicles are exempt from the requirements of Section 160.05(1)(E) regarding anchoring and elevation of factory- built homes when the following criteria are satisfied: a. The recreational vehicle shall be located on the site for less than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days; and b. The recreational vehicle must 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 and is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices and has no permanently attached additions. (2) Recreational vehicles that are located on the site for more than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days or are not ready for highway use must satisfy requirements of Section 160.05(1)(E) regarding anchoring and elevation of factory-built homes. (3) Any campground with overnight lodging shall have an evacuation plan that includes the following: a. Responsible parties for carrying out the evacuation plan. b. Action stages that are based on stream levels, gage data, or weather forecasts, as appropriate. c. A detailed list of actions that need to be taken to ensure all vehicles and campers are evacuated, including how notifications are to be delivered. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1415 -