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ORDINANCE NO. 32-90
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 611, BUILDING CODE, OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA, BY ADOPTING THE LATEST
REVISIONS OF THE STANDARD CODE;
REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, as follows :
SECTION 1. Chapter 611, Building Code is hereby amended by
repealing Section 611.01 in it ' s entirety and replacing with the
following:
Sec. 611.01 Building Code Adopted. The
following Code is hereby adopted by reference as
though it was copied herein fully: Standard
Building Code - 1988 Edition, with 1989 and 1990
Revisions, including Appendixes "A" through "S",
with the exception of Appendix "N" which is not
adopted.
SECTION 2. All portions of the Code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 3rd day of January , 1991.
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
NAME YES NO
KEDZIERSKI YES
PORTER YES
RANDELS YES
SALAMONE YES
THURM YES
First Reading 12-18-90
Posted: 12-19-90
Advertised: 12-21-90
Second Reading: 1-3-91
City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 407 783-1100
November 27 , 1990
FILE COPY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Edward Spenik, City Manager
FROM: James Morgan, Building Official
SUBJECT: 1990 Revisions to Standard Building Code
Chapter 611 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances should be
revised to include the 1990 Revisions to the Standard Building Code
as follows :
Section 611 . 01 , Building Code Adopted. The following Code is
hereby adopted by reference as though it was copied herein fully:
Standard Building Code - 1988 Edition, with 1989 and 1990
Revisions , including Appendixes "A" through "s" with the exception
of Appendix "N" which is not adopted. [signature]
Cityof Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 407 783-1100
CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL
November 27 , 1990
MEMORANDUM
TO: Edward Spenik, City Manager
FROM: James Morgan, Building Official
SUBJECT: 1990 Revisions to Standard Building Code
Chapter 611 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances should be
revised to include the 1990 Revisions to the Standard Building Code
as follows :
Section 611 . 01 , Building Code Adopted. The following Code is
hereby adopted by reference as though it was copied herein fully:
Standard Building Code - 1988 Edition, with 1989 and 1990
Revisions , including Appendixes "A" through "s" with the exception
of Appendix "N" which is not adopted. [signature]
Jan for Codification
Chapter 611 Building Permit Code
Codified May 1990 LDR
ORDINANCE NO. 7-90
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 611 ,
BUILDING CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY ADOPTING
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE STANDARD
BUILDING CODE; ESTABLISHING THE
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS AS
AN INDEPENDENT CODE CHAPTER 612 ;
REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral , Brevard County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1 . Chapter 611 , Building Code , is hereby repealed
in its entirety and replaced with the following:
_______ CHAPTER 611
BUILDING CODE
Sec. 611 . 01 Building Code Adopted. The following
Code is hereby adopted by reference as though it was
copied herein fully: Standard Building Code - 1988
Edition, with 1989 Revisions, including Appendixes "A"
through "S" , with the exception of Appendix "N" which
is not adopted.[star symbol]
Sec. 611 .02 Appendix "A" Amended . Appendix "A" of
the Standard Building Code, as adopted, is hereby
amended by amending sub-sections A101 . 4 . 1 and A101 . 4 . 2
to read as follows:
A101 . 4 . 1 - Building Official Qualifications . The
Building Official shall have at least 10 years expe-
rience or equivalent, as an architect, engineer,
inspector, contractor , or superintendent of construc-
tion, or any combination of these for 5 years of
which he shall have been in responsible charge of
work.
A101 . 4 . 2 - Inspector Qualifications . The Building
Official may appoint such number of officers , inspec-
tors , assistants and other employees as shall be
authorized from time to time . A person shall not be
appointed as inspector of construction who has not
had at least 5 years experience as a Building Inspec-
tor , engineer , architect, or as a superintendent,
foreman or competent mechanic in charge of
construction.[star symbol]
Sec. 611 . 03 Standpipe Section Amended . Section
902 , "Standpipes" of the Standard Building Code , as
adopted, is hereby amended by amending sub-section
902 . 3 . 2 to read as follows :
All residential structures (Group R) , twenty -five
( 25) feet or more in height, when not equipped
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throughout with a complete automatic fire-
extinguishing system, shall be provided with a
Class III standpipe system.[star symbol]
Sec. 611 . 05 Administrative Authority or Official .
Whenever the term Administrative Authority or
Official is used in the Standard Building Code it
shall be construed to mean the Building Official of
the City of Cape Canaveral , Florida, or his
authorized representative.
Sec. 611 . 07 Penalty. Any and all persons who
shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter
or shall fail to comply therewith, or who shall
violate or fail to comply with any order or
regulation made thereunder, or who shall build in
violation of any detailed statement or specifications
or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any
certificate or permit issued thereunder, shall
severally for each and every such violation and non-
compliance, respectively, be punished as provided in
§ 801 .01 .[star symbol] (See 611.20 old Code Chapter)
SECTION 2 . Chapter 612 , Coastal Construction Code is hereby
established as follows:
CHAPTER 612
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CODE
Sec. 612 . 01 Title. The provisions contained herein
shall constitute the "Coastal Construction Code" for
construction within the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida.
Sec. 612 . 03 Purpose. The purpose of the Coastal
Construction Code is to provide minimum standards for
the design and construction of buildings and structures
to reduce the harmful effects of hurricanes and other
severe storms occurring along the coastal area of the
City of Cape Canaveral , which fronts the Atlantic Ocean.
These standards are intended to specifically address
design features which affect the structural stability
of the beach, dunes, and topography of adjacent proper-
ties . The Coastal Construction Code is site specific
to the coastal building zone as defined herein and is
not applicable to other locations . In the event of a
conflict between this chapter and other chapters of
this code , the requirements resulting in more restric-
tive design shall apply. No provisions in this chapter
shall be construed to permit any construction in any
area prohibited by city, county, state or federal
regulation.
Sec. 612 .05 Applicability. The requirements of
this Coastal Construction Code shall apply to the fol-
lowing types of construction in the coastal building
zone and on coastal barrier islands in the City of Cape
Canaveral .
A. The new construction of , or substantial improve-
ment to major structures , nonhabitable major
structures, and minor structures as defined herein.
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B. Construction which would change or otherwise
have the potential for substantial impact on coastal
zones ( i .e . excavation, grading, paving) .
C. Construction located partially within the
coastal building zone.
D. Reconstruction, redevelopment or repair of a
damaged structure from any cause which meets the defin-
ition of substantial improvement as defined herein.
Sec. 612. 07 Exceptions. The requirements of this
chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. Minor work in the nature of normal beach
cleaning and debris removal .
B. Structures in existence prior to the effective
date of the code, except for substantial improvements
as defined herein.
C . Construction for which a valid and unexpired
building permit was issued prior to the effective date
of this code.
D. Construction extending seaward of the seasonal
high-water line which is regulated by the provisions of
Section 161 . 041 , Florida Statutes ( i .e. groins,
jetties, moles, breakwaters, seawalls, piers, revet-
ments, beach nourishment, inlet dredging, etc. ) .
E. Construction of non-habitable major structures
as defined herein, except for the requirements of
Section 612. 19 .
F. Construction of minor structures as defined here-
in, except for the requirements of Section 612 . 21 .
G. Structures listed in the National Register of
Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic
Places.
H . Construction for improvement of a major struc-
ture to comply with existing state or local health,
sanitary, or safety code specifications which are
solely necessary to assure safe living conditions.
Sec. 612 .09 Application for Permits. Applications
for building permits for construction in the coastal
building zone, if not of normal or usual design, may be
required by the Building Official to be certified by an
architect or professional engineer registered in the
State of Florida. Such certifications shall state that
the design plans and specifications for the construc-
tion are in compliance with the criteria established by
this Chapter.
Sec. 612 . 11 Definitions. The following terms are
defined for general use in the Coastal Construction
Code.
Beach means the zone of unconsolidated material that
extends landward from the mean low water line to the
place where there is a marked change in material or
physiographic form, or to the line of permanent vege-
tation, usually the effective limit of storm waves .
"Beach" is alternatively termed "shore" .
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Breakaway Wall or Frangible Wall means a partition
independent of supporting structural members that will
withstand design wind forces , but which will fail under
hydrodynamic, wave, and runup forces associated with
the design storm surge . Under such conditions , the
wall shall fail in a manner such that it breaks up into
components which minimize the potential for damage to
life or adjacent property. It shall be a character-
istic of a breakaway or frangible wall that it shall
have a horizontal design loading resistance of no less
than 10 nor more than 20 pounds per square foot.
Building Support Structure means any structure which
supports floor , wall or column loads, and transmits
them to the foundation. The term shall include beams,
grade beams, or joists, and includes the lowest horizon-
tal structural member exclusive of piles, columns, or
footings.
Coastal Barrier Islands means geological surface
features above mean high water which are completely
surrounded by marine waters , that front upon the open
waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Florida
Bay, or Straits of Florida and are composed of quartz
sands, clays, limestone, oolites, rock, coral, coquina,
sediment, or other material, including soil disposal.
Mainland areas which were separated from the mainland
by artificial channelization for the purpose of assist-
ing marine commerce shall not be considered coastal
barrier islands .
Coastal Building Zone means:
a. For mainland areas which front directly upon
the open waters of either the Gulf of Mexico,
Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, or Straits of Florida,
the land area between the seasonal highwater line
and a line 1500 feet landward from the coastal con-
struction control line.
b. For mainland areas where a coastal construc-
tion control line has not been established, the
coastal building zone shall be the land area seaward
of the most landward velocity zone (V-zone) boundary
line established by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
c. For coastal barrier islands, the land area
between the seasonal high-water line and a line 5000
feet landward from the coastal construction control
line or the entire island, whichever is less.
d. For coastal barrier islands on which no
coastal construction control line has been estab-
lished, the land area seaward of the most landward
velocity zone (V-zone) boundary line established by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency and shown on
the Flood Insurance Rate Maps .
Coastal Construction Control Line means the landward
extent of that portion of the beach-dune system which
is subject to severe fluctuations based upon a 100-year
storm surge, storm waves, or other predictable weather
conditions as established by the Department of Natural
Resources in accordance with Section 161 . 053, Florida
Statutes .
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Construction means the building of or substantial
improvement to any structure or the clearing , filling
or excavation of any land. It shall also mean any alte-
rations in the size or use of any existing structure or
the appearance of any land. When appropriate to the
context, "construction" refers to the act of construc-
tion or the result of construction.
Dune means a mound or ridge of loose sediments, usu-
ally sand-sized, deposited by natural or artificial
means, which lies landward of the beach.
Major Structure includes but is not limited to resi-
dential buildings including mobile homes, commercial ,
institutional , industrial, and other construction
having the potential for substantial impact on coastal
zones.
Mean High-Water Line means the intersection of the
tidal plane of mean high water with the shore. Mean
high water is the average height of high waters over a
nineteen ( 19 ) year period.
Minor Structure includes but is not limited to pile-
supported, elevated dune and beach walkover structures;
beach access ramps and walkways; stairways; pile-
supported elevated viewing platforms, gazebos, and
boardwalks; lifeguard support stands; public and
private bathhouses; sidewalks, driveways, parking
areas , shuffleboard courts, tennis courts , handball
courts, racquetball courts, and other uncovered paved
areas; earth retaining walls; sand fences, privacy
fences, ornamental walls, ornamental garden structures,
aviaries , and other ornamental construction. It shall
be a characteristic of minor structures that they are
considered to be expendable under design wind, wave,
and storm forces .
Mobile Home means manufactured housing which con-
forms to the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction
and Safety Standards or the Uniform Standards code ANSI
A-119 . 1 pursuant to Section 320 . 823 , Florida Statutes .
Nonhabitable Major Structure includes but is not
limited to swimming pools; parking garages; pipelines;
piers; canals , lakes , ditches, drainage structures , and
other water retention structures; water and sewage
treatment plants; electrical power plants, transmission
and distribution lines, transformer pads, vaults, and
substations; roads , bridges , streets , and highways; and
underground storage tanks.
NGVD means National Geodetic Vertical Datum - a geo-
detic datum established by the National Ocean Service
and frequently referred to as the 1929 Mean Sea Level
Datum.
One Hundred Year Storm, or 100-Year Storm means a
shore incident hurricane or any other storm with accom-
panying wind, wave, and storm surge intensity having a
one percent chance of being equalled or exceeded in any
given year, during any 100-year interval .
Seasonal High-Water Line means the line formed by
the intersection of the rising shore and the elevation
of 150 percent of the local mean tidal range above mean
high water .
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State Minimum Building Code means the Standard Build-
ing Code referred to in Section 611 . 01 of this Chapter .
Substantial Improvement means any repair, recon-
struction, or improvement of a structure, the cost
of which equals or exceeds a cumulative total of 50
percent of the market value of the structure, either
(a) before the repair or improvement is started, or (b)
if the structure has been damaged and is being
restored, before the damage occurred.
For the purposes of this definition, "substantial
improvement" is considered to occur when the first
alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor , or other struc-
tural part of the building commences , whether or not
that alteration affects the external dimensions of the
structure . The term does not, however , include either
any project for improvement of a structure to comply
with existing state or local health, sanitary, or
safety code specifications which are solely necessary
to assure safe living conditions; or any alterations of
a structure listed on the National Register of Historic
Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places .
Sec. 612. 13 Coastal Construction Requirements.
Construction within the coastal building zone shall
meet the requirements of this Chapter. All structures
shall be designed so as to minimize damage to life,
property, and the natural environment . Assistance in
determining the design parameters to minimize such dam-
age may be found in the reference documents listed in
Section 612 . 27 .
Sec. 612 . 15 Structural Requirements for Major Struc-
tures.
A. Design and Construction. Major Structures,
except for mobile homes , shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with Section 1205 of the Stan-
dard Building Code using a fastest-mile wind velocity
of 110 miles per hour. Major structures , except mobile
homes, shall also comply with the applicable standards
for construction found elsewhere in this code.
B. Mobile Homes . Mobile homes shall conform to the
Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards
or the Uniform Standards Code ANSI A119 . 1 , pursuant to
Section 320 . 823, Florida Statutes , as well as the
requirements of Paragraph C. , below.
C . Elevation, Floodproofing , and Siting . All major
structures shall be designed, constructed and located
in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Regu-
lations as found in 44 CFR. Parts 59 and 60 , or Chapter
624 , Flood Damage Prevention, whichever is more restric-
tive.
Sec. 612. 17 Design Conditions .
A. Velocity Pressure . Major structures, except
mobile homes, shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements of Section 1205 of the Standard Building
Code using a minimum fastest-mile wind velocity of 110
or 115 mph as appropriate. These minimum design
pressures are as follows:
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Table 1205. 2A
Velocity Pressure (psf)
Building Height 60 Feet or Less
Fastest Mile
Mean Roof Wind Velocity, V (mph)
Height ( ft) 110
0 - 15 25
20 28
40 34
60 38
Table 1205.3A
Gust Velocity Pressure (psf)
Building Height Greater than 60 Feet
Fastest-Mile
Wind Velocity, V (mph)
Coastal Exposure
Height ( ft) 110
0 - 30 35
31 - 50 40
51 - 100 47
100 - 200 54
200 - 300 61
300 - 400 66
400 - 500 70
B. Foundations . The elevation of the soil surface
to be used in the design of foundations , calculation of
pile reactions and bearing capacities shall not be
greater than that which would result from the erosion
reasonably anticipated as a result of design storm con-
ditions. Foundation design and construction of a major
structure shall consider all anticipated loads acting
simultaneously with live and dead loads. Erosion compu-
tations for foundation design shall account for all
vertical and lateral erosion and scour producing
forces, including localized scour due to the presence
of structural components . Foundation design and con-
struction shall provide for adequate bearing capacity
taking into consideration the type of soil present and
the anticipated loss of soil above the design grade as
a result of localized scour. Erosion computations are
not required landward of coastal construction control
lines established or updated since June 30, 1980 . Upon
request, the Department of Natural Resources may pro-
vide information as to those areas within coastal
building zones where erosion and scour of a 100-year
storm event is applicable.
C . Wave Forces. Calculations for wave forces
resulting from design storm conditions on building foun-
dations and superstructures may be based upon the
minimum criteria and methods prescribed in the Naval
Facilities Engineering Command Design Manual, NAVFAC
DM-26, U.S. Department of Navy; Shore Protection manual.
U.S. Department of the Army Corps of Engineers; U.S.
Department of the Army Coastal Engineering Research
Center Technical Papers and Reports; the Technical and
Design Memoranda of the Division of Beaches and Shores,
Florida Department of Natural Resources; or other pro-
fessionally recognized methodologies which produce
equivalent design criteria. Breaking, broken, and
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nonbreaking waves shall be considered as applicable.
Design wave loading analysis shall consider vertical
uplift pressures and all laterial pressures to include
impact as well as dynamic loading and the harmonic in-
tensification resulting from repetitive waves .
D. Hydrostatic Loads . Calculations for hydrostatic
loads shall consider the maximum water pressure result-
ing from a fully peaked, breaking wave superimposed
upon the design storm surge with dynamic wave setup.
Both free and hydrostatic loads shall be considered.
Hydrostatic loads which are confined shall be deter-
mined using the maximum elevation to which the confined
water would freely rise if unconfined. Vertical hydro-
static loads shall be considered both upward and
downward on horizontal or inclined surfaces of major
structures ( i .e . , floors, slabs, roofs, walls ) .
Lateral hydrostatic loads shall be considered as forces
acting horizontally above and below grade on vertical
or inclined surfaces. Hydrostatic loads on irregular
or curved geometric surfaces shall be determined by
considering the separate vertical and horizontal compon-
ents acting simultaneously under the distribution of
the hydrostatic pressures.
E . Hydrodynamic Loads . Hydrodynamic loads shall
consider the maximum water pressures resulting from the
motion of the water mass associated with the design
storm. Full intensity loading shall be applied on all
structural surfaces above the design grade which would
affect the flow velocities.
Sec. 612 . 19 Structural Requirements for Nonhabit-
able Major Structures. Nonhabitable major structures
need not meet the specific structural requirements of
Sec. 611 . 104 . 2 , except that they shall be designed to
produce the minimum adverse impact on the beach and
dune system and shall comply with the applicable stan-
dards of construction found in the Standard Building
Code . All sewage treatment and public water supply
systems shall be flood-proofed to prevent infiltration
of surface water anticipated under design storm
conditions. Underground utilities , excluding pad trans-
formers and vaults , shall be flood-proofed to prevent
infiltration of surface water expected under design
storm conditions or shall otherwise be designed to
function when submerged under such storm conditions .
Sec. 612 . 21 Structural Requirements for Minor Struc-
tures. Minor structures need not meet the specific
structural requirements of Sec. 612 . 15 , except that
they shall be designed to produce the minimum adverse
impact on the beach and dune system and shall comply
with the applicable standards of construction found in
the Standard Building Code.
Sec. 612. 23 Location of Construction. Construc-
tion, except for elevated walkways, lifeguard support
stands , piers , beach access ramps, gazebos, and coastal
or shore protection structures, shall be located a suf-
ficient distance landward of the beach to permit
natural shoreline fluctuations and to preserve dune
stability. Construction, including excavation, may
occur to the extent that the natural storm buffering
and protection capability of the dune is not
diminished.
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Sec. 612 . 25 Public Access . Where the public has
established an accessway through private lands to lands
seaward to mean high tide or water line by prescrip-
tion, prescriptive easement, or any other legal means,
development or construction shall not interfere with
such right of access unless a comparable alternative
accessway is provided. The developer shall have the
right to improve, consolidate , or relocate such public
accessways so long as they are:
A. Of substantially similar quality and convenience
to the public;
B. Approved by the local government and approved by
the Department of Natural Resources whenever improve-
ments are involved seaward of the coastal construction
control line; and
C . Consistent with the coastal management element
of the local comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to
Section 163 . 3178 , Florida Statutes .
Sec. 612.27 References. Assistance in determining
the design parameters and methodologies necessary to
comply with the requirements of this chapter may be
obtained from:
Shore Protection Manual , U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers, 4th edition, 1984 .
U .S . Department of the Army, Coastal Engineering
Research Center ' s Technical Papers and Reports.
Florida Department of Natural Resources , Division of
Beaches and Shores Technical and Design Memoranda.
NAVFAC DM-26, U.S . Department of the Navy.
Coastal Construction Manual , Federal Emergency
Management Agency, February 1986 . (Please note that
the wind design section is based upon the 1982 edition
of the Standard Building Code with the 1984 accumulated
amendments and not the 1985 edition of the Standard
Building Code with the 1986 revisions as required by
Section 161 . 55 (1) (d) , Florida Statutes.
Sec. 612.29 Penalty. Any and all persons who shall
violate any of the provisions of this Chapter or shall
fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail
to comply with any order or regulation made thereunder,
or who shall build in violation of any detailed state-
ment or specifications or plans submitted and approved
thereunder or any certificate or permit issued there-
under , shall severally for each and every such
violation and non-compliance, respectively, be punished
as provided in § 801.01.
SECTION 3. All portions of the Code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 4 . This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral ,
Florida, this 6th day of March , 1990.
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
NAME YES NO
ARABIAN YES
PORTER YES
RANDELS YES
SALAMONE YES
THURM YES
First Reading 2/20/90
Posted: 2/21/90
Advertised: 2/22/90
Second Reading: 3/6/90
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History File Chapter 611
Ord. 7-90
28 §611. 01 BUILDING CODE §611. 03
CHAPTER 611
BUILDING CODE
Sec . 611. 01 Building Code Adopted. The following
Code is hereby adopted by reference as though it- was
copied herein fully: Standard Building Code - 1988 Edi-
tion with 1989 revisions, including Appendixes "A" through "S " with the
exception of Appendix "N" which is not adopted. (Ord.
No . 3-72 , §2 , 18 Apr 72 ; Ord . No . 13-82 , §1 , 7 Sep
[star symbol] 82; Ord. No. 19-83 , §1, 6 Sep 83; Ord. No. 4-86, §1, 27
Feb 86; Ord. No. 7-90, §1, 6 MAR 90]
Sec . 611. 02 Appendix "A" Amended. Appendix "A" of
the Standard Building Code, as adopted,
is hereby amended by amending sub-sections A101. 4 . 1 and
A101. 4 . 2 to read as follows:
A101 . 4 . 1 - Building Official Qualifications . The
Building Official shall have at least 10 years ex-
perience or equivalent, as an architect, engineer,
inspector , contractor , or superintendent of con-
struction , or any combination of these for 5 years
of which he shall have been in responsible charge of
work.
A101 . 4 . 2 Inspector, Qualifications . The Building
Official may appoint such number of officers , in-
spectors , assistants and other employees as shall be
authorized from time to time. A person shall not be
appointed as inspector of construction who has not
had at least 5 years experience as a building in-
spector , engineer , architect, or as a superinten-
dent , foreman or competent mechanic in charge of
construction. [Ord. No. 14-87, §1, 5 May 87; Ord. No.
7-90, §1, 6 MAR 90]
Sec . 611 . 03 Standpipe Section Amended. Section
902, "Standpipes" , of the Standard Building Code,
is hereby amended by amending subsection
902. 3 .2 to read as follows:
All residential structures ( Group R) , twenty-five
( 25 ) feet or more in height , when not equipped
throughout with a complete automatic fire-extinguish-
ing system, shall be provided with a Class III stand-
pipe system. [Ord. No. 10-86 , §1, 15 Apr 86; Ord. No.
7-90, §1, 6 MAR 90]
PAGE REVISED
5 MAY 87
§611. 05 BUILDING ,CODE §611.101.1 28
Sec . 611 . 05 Administrative Authority or Official.
Whenever the term Administrative Authority or Official
is used in the Standard Building Code it shall be con-
strued to mean the Building Official of the City of
Cape Canaveral, Florida , or his authorized representa-
tive. [ Ord. No. 13-82 , §7 , 7 Sep 82 ; Ord . No. 4-86 ,
§1, 27 Feb 86 ]
Sec. 611.07 (same verbage as 611.20)
Sec . 612.01 Title. The provisions contained
herein shall constitute the "Coastal Construction Code"
for construction within the City of Cape Canaveral ,
[2 star symbols] Florida. [Ord. No. 7-90, §2, 6 Mar 90]
Sec 612.03 Purpose. The purpose of the Coastal
Construction Code is to provide minimum standards for the design and
construction of buildings and structures to reduce the
harmful effects of hurricanes and other severe storms
occurring along the coastal area of the City of Cape
Canaveral , which fronts the Atlantic Ocean . These
standards are intended to specifically address design
features which affect the structural stability of the
beach, dunes , and topography of adjacent properties.
The Coastal Construction Code is site specific to the coastal build-
ing zone as defined herein and is not applicable to
other locations . In the event of a conflict between
this chapter and other chapters of this code, the re-
quirements resulting in more restrictive design shall
apply . No provisions in this chapter shall be con-
strued to permit any construction in any area prohibit-
ed by city, county, state or federal regulation.
This will go after each section of Chapter 612[in reference to the 2 star symbols]
CHAPTER REVISED
16 DEC 86
28. §611. 102. 1 BUILDING CODE §611. 102 . 2
Sec. 612.05 Applicability. The requirements of
this Coastal Construction Code shall apply to the following types of
construction in the coastal building zone and on
coastal barrier islands in the City of Cape Canaveral.
A. The new construction of, or substantial improve-
ment to major structures , nonhabitable major struct-
ures, and minor structures as defined herein.
B . Construction which would change or otherwise
have the potential for substantial impact on coastal
zones ( i .e. excavation, grading, paving) .
C . Construction located partially within the
coastal building zone.
D . Reconstruction , redevelopment or repair of a
damaged structure from any cause which meets the defin-
ition of substantial improvement as defined herein .
Sec . 612.07 Exceptions. The requirements of this
Chapter shall not apply to the following:
A . Minor work in the nature of normal beach
cleaning and debris removal.
B . Structures in existence prior to the effective
date of the code, except for substantial improvements
as defined herein.
C . Construction for which a valid and unexpired
building permit was issued prior to the effective date
of this code.
D. Construction extending seaward of the seasonal
high-water line which is regulated by the provisions of
Section 161 . 041 , Florida Statutes ( i . e . groins ,
jetties , moles , breakwaters , seawalls , piers , revet-
ments, beach nourishment, inlet dredging, etc. ) .
E. Construction of non-habitable major structures
as defined herein , except for the requirements of
Paragraph 611. 104. 4 .
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§611. 102 . 2 BUILDING CODE §611. 103. 1 28.
F. Construction of minor structures as defined here-
in, except for the requirements of Paragraph 611. 104 . 5.
G. Structures listed in the National Register of
Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic
Places.
H. Construction for ' improvement of a major struct-
ure to comply with existing state or local health, sani-
tary, or safety code specifications which are solely
necessary to assure safe living conditions . [Ord. No.
4-86, §1, 27 Feb 86; Ord. No. 34-86 , §1, 16 Dec 86]
Sec. 612.09 Application for Permits. Applicat-
ions for building permits for construction in the
coastal building zone, if not of normal or usual de-
sign , may be required by the Building Official to be
certified by an architect or professional engineer reg-
istered in the State of Florida . Such certifications
shall state that the design plans and specifications
for the construction are in compliance with the
criteria established by this Chapter . [ Ord . No.
4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 86; Ord. No. 34-86 , §1 16 Dec 86]
Sec. 612.11 Definitions . The following terms
are defined for general use in the Coastal Construction Code.
Beach means the zone of unconsolidated material that
extends landward from the mean low water line to the
place where there is a marked change in material or
physiographic form, or to the line of permanent vege-
tation , usually the effective limit of storm waves .
"Beach" is alternatively termed "shore".
Breakaway wall or frangible wall means a partition
independent of supporting structural members that will
withstand design wind forces, but which will fail under
hydrodynamic , wave, and runup forces associated with
the design storm surge . Under such conditions , the
wall shall fail in a matter such that it breaks up into
components which minimize the potential for damage to
life or adjacent property. It shall be a character-
istic of a breakaway or frangible wall that it shall
have a horizontal design loading resistance of no less
than 10 nor more than 20 pounds per square foot.
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28 §611. 103. 1 BUILDING CODE §611. 103. 1
Building Support Structure means any structure which
supports floor , wall or column loads , and transmits
them to the foundation . The term shall include beams,
grade beams, or joists, and includes the lowest horizon-
tal structural member exclusive of piles, columns, or
footings.
Coastal Barrier Islands means geological surface
features above mean high water which are completely
surrounded by marine waters , that front upon the open
waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Florida
Bay, or Straits of Florida and are composed of quartz
sands, clays, limestone, oolites, rock, coral , coquina ,
sediment, or other material, including soil disposal.
Mainland areas which were separated from the mainland
by artificial channelization for the purpose of assist-
ing marine commerce shall not be considered coastal
barrier islands .
Coastal Building . Zone means:
a. For mainland areas which front directly upon the
open waters of either the Gulf of Mexico , Atlantic
Ocean , Florida Bay, or Straits of Florida , the land
area between the seasonal highwater line and a line
1500 feet landward from the coastal construction
control line.
b. For mainland areas where a coastal construction
control line has not been established , the coastal
building zone shall be the land area seaward of the
most landward velocity zone ( V- zone ) boundary line
established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
and shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
c. For coastal barrier islands , the land area
between the seasonal high-water line and a line 5000
feet landward from the coastal construction control
line or the entire island, whichever is less.
d. For coastal barrier islands on which no coastal
construction control line has been established , the
land area seaward of the most landward velocity zone
(V-zone) boundary line established by the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency and shown on the Flood Insur-
ance Rate Maps.
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§611. 103.1 BUILDING CODE §611. 103. 1
Coastal Construction Control Line means the landward
extent of that portion of the beach-dune system which
is subject to severe fluctuations based upon a 100-year
storm surge, storm waves, or other predictable weather
conditions as established by the Department of Natural
Resources in accordance with Section 161 . 053 , Florida
Statutes .
Construction means the building of or substantial
improvement to any structure or the clearing , filling
or excavation of any land. It shall also mean any alte-
rations in the size or use of any existing structure or
the appearance of any land. When appropriate to the
context, "construction" refers to the act of construct-
ion or the result of construction.
Dune means a mound or ridge of loose sediments, usu-
ally sand-sized, deposited by natural or artificial
means, which lies landward of the beach.
Major Structure includes but is not limited to resi-
dential buildings including mobile homes , commercial ,
institutional , industrial , and other construction
having the potential for substantial impact on coastal.
zones.
Mean High-Water Line means the intersection of the
tidal plane of mean high water with the shore . Mean
high water is the average height of high waters over a
nineteen ( 19 ) year period.
Minor Structure includes but is not limited to pile-
supported, elevated dune and beach walkover structures ;
beach access ramps and walkways ; stairways ; pile-
supported elevated viewing platforms , gazebos , and
boardwalks ; lifeguard support stands ; public and
private bathhouses ; sidewalks , driveways , parking
areas , shuffleboard courts , tennis courts , handball
courts, racquetball courts , and other uncovered paved
areas ; earth retaining walls ; sand fences , privacy
fences, ornamental walls , ornamental garden structures ,
aviaries , and other ornamental construction. It shall
be a characteristic of minor structures that they are
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8 §611. 103. 1 BUILDING CODE §611. 103. 1
considered to be expendable under design wind, wave,
and storm forces.
Mobile Home means manufactured housing which con-
forms to the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction
and Safety Standards or the Uniform Standards code ANSI
A-119 . 1 pursuant to Section 320.823, Florida Statutes.
Nonhabitable Major Structure includes but is not
limited to swimming pools; parking garages ; pipelines ;
piers ; canals, lakes, ditches, drainage structures, and
other water retention structures ; water and sewage
treatment plants; electrical power plants, transmission
and distribution lines , transformer pads , vaults , and
substations; roads, bridges, streets, and highways; and
underground storage tanks.
NGVD means National Geodetic Vertical Datum - a geo-
detic datum established by the National Ocean Service
and frequently referred to as the 1929 Mean Sea Level
Datum.
One Hundred Year Storm, or 100-Year Storm means a
shore incident hurricane or any other storm with ac-
companying wind, wave, and storm surge intensity having
a one percent chance of being equalled or exceeded in
any given year, during any 100-year interval.
- Seasonal High-Water Line means the line formed by
the intersection of the rising shore and the elevation
of 150 percent of the local mean tidal range above mean
high water.
State Minimum Building Code means the Standard Build-
ing Code referred to in Section 611. 01 of this Chapter.
Substantial Improvement means any repair , recon-
struction , or improvement of a structure , the cost
of which equals or exceeds a cumulative total of 50
percent of the market value of the structure, either:
a. Before the repair or improvement is started, or
b. If the structure has been damaged and is being
restored, before the damage occurred.
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§611. 103 . 1 BUILDING CODE §611. 104. 2 89
For the purposes of this definition , "substantial im-
provement" is considered to occur when the first alter-
ation of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural
part of the building commences , whether or not that
alteration affects the external dimensions of the
structure. The term does not, however , include either
any project for improvement of a structure to comply
with existing state or local health , sanitary , or
safety code specifications which are solely necessary
to assure safe living conditions; or any alterations of
a structure listed on the National Register of Historic
Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places .
Sec. 612.13 Coastal Construction Requirements.
Construction within the coastal building zone shall
meet the requirements of this chapter. All structures
shall be designed so as to minimize damage to life ,
property, and the natural environment. Assistance in
determining the design parameters to minimize such dam-
age maybe found in the reference documents listed in
Section 611.105. 1.
Sec . 612.15 Structural Requirements for Major
Structures.
A. Design and Construction. Major Structures, ex-
cept for mobile homes, shall be designed and construct-
ed in accordance with Section 1205 of the
Standard Building Code using a
fastest-mile wind velocity of 110 miles per hour .
Major structures , except mobile homes , shall also
comply with the applicable standards for construction
found elsewhere in this code.
B . Mobile Homes. Mobile homes shall conform to the
Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards
or the Uniform Standards Code ANSI A119 . 1, pursuant to
Section 320 .823, Florida Statutes , as well as the re-
quirements of Paragraph C. , below.
C . Elevation, Floodproofing, and Siting. All major
structures shall be designed, constructed and located
in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Regu-
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§611. 104. 2 BUILDING CODE §611. 104. 3
lations as found in 44 CFR Parts 59 and 60, or Chapter
624 , Flood Damage Prevention , whichever is more re-
strictive
. Sec. 612.14 Design Conditions.
A . Velocity Pressure. Major structures , except
mobile homes, shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements of Section 1205 of the
Standard Building Code using a minimum fastest-
mile wind velocity of 110 or 115 mph as appropriate.
These minimum design pressures are as follows:
Table 1205. 2A
Velocity Pressure (psf )
Building Height 60 Feet or Less
Fastest Mile
Mean Roof Wind Velocity, V (mph)
Height ( ft) 110
0 - 15 25
20 28
40 34
60 38
Table 1205. 3A
Gust Velocity Pressure (psf)
Building Height Greater than 60 Feet
Fastest-Mile Wind Velocity, V (mph)
Coastal Exposure
Height (ft) 110
0 - 30 35
31 - 50 40
51 - 100 47
100 - 200 54
200 - 300 61
300 - 400 66
400 - 500 70
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§611. 104 . 3 BUILDING CODE §611. 104. 3 29
B . Foundations . The elevation of the soil surface
to be used in the design of foundations, calculation of
pile reactions and bearing capacities shall not be
greater than that which would result from the erosion
reasonably anticipated as a result of design storm con-
ditions. Foundation design and construction of a major
structure shall consider all anticipated loads acting
simultaneously with live and dead loads . Erosion compu-
tations for foundation design shall account for all
vertical and lateral erosion and scour producing
forces , including localized scour due to the presence
of structural components . Foundation design and con-
struction shall provide for adequate bearing capacity
taking into consideration the type of soil present and
the anticipated loss of soil above the design grade as
a result of localized scour . Erosion computations are
not required landward of coastal construction control
lines established or updated since June 30, 1980 . Upon
request, the Department of Natural Resources may pro-
vide information as to those areas within coastal build-
ing zones where erosion and scour of a 100-year storm
event is applicable.
C . Wave Forces . Calculations for wave forces re-
sulting from design storm conditions on building found-
ations and superstructures may be based upon the '
minimum criteria and methods prescribed in the Naval
Facilities Engineering Command Design Manual, NAVFAC
DM-26 , U.S. Department of Navy; Shore Protection manual.
U . S . Department of the Army Corps of Engineers ; U.S.
Department of the Army Coastal Engineering Research
Center Technical Papers and Reports; the Technical and
Design Memoranda of the Division of Beaches and Shores ,
Florida Department of Natural Resources; or other pro-
fessionally recognized methodologies which produce equi-
valent design criteria . Breaking , broken , and
nonbreaking waves shall be considered as applicable .
Design wave loading analysis shall consider vertical
uplift pressures and all laterial pressures to include
impact as well as dynamic loading and the harmonic
intensification resulting from repetitive waves.
D . Hydrostatic Loads. Calculations for hydrostatic
loads shall consider the maximum water pressure result-
ing from a fully peaked, breaking wave superimposed
upon the design storm surge with dynamic wave setup.
Both free and hydrostatic loads shall be considered.
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29 §611. 104 . 3 BUILDING CODE §611. 104. 5
Hydrostatic loads which are confined shall be deter-
mined using the maximum elevation to which the confined
water would freely rise if unconfined. Vertical hydro-
static loads shall be considered both upward and down-
ward on horizontal or inclined surfaces of major
structures ( i . e . , floors , slabs , roofs , walls ) .
Lateral hydrostatic loads shall be considered as forces
acting horizontally above and below grade on vertical
or inclined surfaces . Hydrostatic loads on irregular
or curved geometric surfaces shall be determined by
considering the separate vertical and horizontal compon-
ents acting simultaneously under the distribution of
the hydrostatic pressures.
E. Hydrodynamic Loads . Hydrodynamic loads shall
consider the maximum water pressures resulting from the
motion of the water mass associated with the design
storm. Full intensity loading shall be applied on all
structural surfaces above the design grade which would
affect the flow velocities.
Sec . 612.19 Structural Requirements for
Nonhabitable Major Structures . Nonhabitable major
structures need not meet the specific structural re-
quirements of Sec. 611. 104 . 2 , except that they shall be
designed to produce the minimum adverse impact on the
beach and dune system and shall comply with the applic-
able standards of construction found in the Standard
Building Code. All sewage treatment and public water
supply systems shall be flood-proofed to prevent infil-
tration of surface water anticipated under design storm
conditions. Underground utilities, excluding pad trans-
formers and vaults , shall be flood-proofed to prevent
infiltration of surface water expected under design
storm conditions or shall otherwise be designed to
function when submerged under such storm conditions.
Sec . 612.21 Structural Requirements for Minor
Structures . Minor structures need not meet the
specific structural requirements of Sec . 611 . 104 . 2 ,
except that they shall be designed to produce the mini-
mum adverse impact on the beach and dune system and
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§611. 104 . 5 BUILDING CODE §611. 105. 1 2
shall comply with the applicable standards of construct-
ion found in the Standard Building Code .
Sec . 612 . 23 Location of Construction .
Construction, except for elevated walkways , lifeguard
support stands, piers, beach access ramps, gazebos, and
coastal or shore protection structures , shall be
located a sufficient distance landward of the beach to
permit natural shoreline fluctuations and to preserve
dune stability. Construction , including excavation,
may occur to the extent that the natural storm
buffering and protection capability of the dune is not
dimished.
Sec . 612.25 Public Access. Where the public has
established an accessway through private lands to lands
seaward to mean high tide or water line by prescript-
ion, prescriptive easement , or any other legal means ,
development or construction shall not interfere with
such right of access unless a comparable alternative
accessway is provided . The developer shall have the
right to improve, consolidate, or relocate such public
accessways so long as they are:
A. Of substantially similar quality and convenience
to the public;
B . Approved by the local government and approved by
the Department of Natural Resources whenever improve-
ments are involved seaward of the coastal construction
control line; and
C . Consistent with the coastal management element
of the local comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to
Section 163. 3178, Florida Statutes.
Sec . 612.27 References. Assistance in determin-
ing the design parameters and methodologies necessary
to comply with the requirements of this chapter may be
obtained from:
Shore Protection Manual , U . S . Army Corps of
Engineers, 4th edition, 1984.
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2 §611. 105. 1 BUILDING CODE §611. 20
U . S . Department of the Army, Coastal Engineering
Research Center' s Technical Papers and Reports.
Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of
Beaches and Shores Technical and Design Memoranda.
NAVFAC DM-26 , U.S. Department of the Navy.
Coastal Construction Manual , Federal Emergency
Management Agency, February 1986 . ( Please note that
the wind design section is based upon the 1982 edition
of the Standard Building Code with the 1984 accumulated
amendments and not the 1985 edition of the Standard
Building Code with the 1986 revisions . as required by
Section 161 . 55 ( 1 ) ( d ) , Florida Statutes . [Ord. No.
4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 86; Ord. No. 34-86 , §1, 16 Dec 86 ]
Sec. 612.29 Penalty. Any and all persons who shall
violate any of the provisions of this Chapter or shall
fail to comply ' therewith, or who shall violate or fail
to comply with any order or regulation made thereunder,
or who shall build in violation of any detailed state-
ment or specifications or plans submitted and approved
thereunder or any certificate or permit issued there-
under , shall severally for each and every such vio-
lation and non-compli ce, respectively, be punished as
provided in § 801 . 01 .[Ord. No. 7-90, §1, 6 Mar 90]
Angel - all of that go after Sec. 611.07
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Codified 1987
ORDINANCE NO. 14-87
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 611, BUILDING
CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTIONS A101. 4 . 1 AND A101. 4 . 2 OF
APPENDIX "A" OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE;
REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 611. 02 of the Code of Ordinances is
hereby established as follows:
Sec. 611. 02 Appendix "A" Amended. Appendix "A" of the Standard
Building Code, 1985 Edition, as adopted, is hereby amended by
amending sub-sections A101. 4 . 1 and A101. 4 . 2 to read as follows:
A101. 4. 1 - Building Official Qualifications. The
Building Official shall have at least 10 years
experience or equivalent, as an architect, engineer,
inspector, contractor, or superintendent of con
struction, or any combination of these for 5 years of
which he shall have been in responsible charge of work.
A101.4. 2 Inspector Qualifications. The Building
Official may appoint such number of officers,
inspectors, assistants and other employees as shall be
authorized from time to time. A person shall not be
appointed as inspector of construction who has not had
at least 5 years experience as a building inspector,
engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman or
competent mechanic in charge of construction. [Ord. No. 14-87,
§1, 5 May 87]
SECTION 2.All portions of the Code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 5th day of May , 1987.
[signature]
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First Reading: April 21, 1987
Posted: April 22, 1987
Advertised: April 25, 1987
Second Reading: May 5, 1987
NAME YES NO
HOOG YES
KIDD YES
LEE Absent
MARCHETTI YES
MURPHY YES
ORDINANCE NO. 34-86
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 611, BUILDING
CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA;
REPEALING SECTION 611.10, APPENDIX "S" ,
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODE, IN ITS
ENTIRETY; ADOPTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA 1986
MODEL COASTAL CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODE;
REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral has previously adopted
the State of Florida 's Model Coastal Construction Building Code;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has amended said Code, it is
now incumbent upon the City to amend their coastal regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 611, "Building Code" , is amended by
deleting Section 611. 10 in its entirety and replacing with the
following:
Sec. 611. 10 Appendix "S" , Coastal Construction
Building Code, Established. The State of Florida's
_Model Coastal Construction Code is hereby adopted as
Appendix "S" , Coastal Construction Building Code, of
the 1985 edition of the Standard Building Code. For
clarity, the numerals to the right of the decimal in
this chapter shall correspond to the same numerals in
other appendixes to the Standard Building Code. For
example, 611. 101 of the City Code shall correspond to
§101, etc. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 100. 1 Title. The provisions contained
herein shall constitute the "Coastal Construction
Code" for construction within the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, and shall be referred to as the
"Coastal Code" . [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 101. 1 Purpose. The purpose of the Coastal
Code is to provide minimum standards for the design and
construction of buildings and structures to reduce the
harmful effects of hurricanes and other severe storms
occurring along the coastal area of the City of Cape
Canaveral, which fronts on the Atlantic Ocean. These
standards are intended to specifically address design
features which affect the structural stability of the
beach, dunes, and topography of adjacent properties.
The Coastal Code is site specific to the coastal build-
ing zone as defined herein and is not applicable to
other locations. In the event of a conflict between
this chapter and other chapters of this code, the
requirements resulting in the more restrictive design
shall apply. No provisions in this chapter shall be
construed to permit any construction in any area pro-
hibited by city, county, state or federal regulation.
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PAGE 1 OF 9 PAGES
Sec. 611. 102 . 1 Applicability. The requirements of
this Coastal Code shall apply to the following types of
construction in the coastal building zone and on
coastal barrier islands in the City of Cape Canaveral.
A. The new construction of, or substantial
improvement to major structures, nonhabitable major
structures, and minor structures as defined herein.
B. Construction which would change or otherwise
have the potential for substantial impact on coastal
zones ( i.e. excavation, grading, paving).
C. Construction located partially within the
coastal building zone.
D. Reconstruction, redevelopment or repair of a
damaged structure from any cause which meets the
definition of substantial improvement as defined
herein. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 102. 2 Exceptions. The requirements of the
coastal code shall not apply to the following:
A. Minor work in the nature of normal beach
cleaning and debris removal.
B. Structures in existence prior to the effect-
ive date of the code, except for substantial improve-
ments as defined herein.
C. Construction for which a valid and unexpired
building permit was issued prior to the effective
date of this code.
D. Construction extending seaward of the sea-
sonal high-water line which is regulated by the
provisions of Section 161. 041, Florida Statutes
( i .e. groins, jetties, moles , breakwaters, seawalls,
piers, revetments, beach nourishment, inlet dredg-
ing, etc. ) . [star symbol]
E. Construction of non-habitable major struc-
tures as defined herein, except for the requirements
of paragraph 611. 104 . 4 .
F. Construction of minor structures as defined
herein, except for the requirements of paragraph
611. 104. 5.
G. Structures listed in the National Register of
Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic
Places.
H. Construction for improvement of a major struc-
ture to comply with existing state or local health,
sanitary, or safety code specifications which are
solely necessary to assure safe living conditions. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 102. 3 Application for Permits. Applica-
tions for building permits for construction in the
coastal building zone, if not of normal or usual
design, may be required by the Building Official to be
certified by an architect or professional engineer
registered in the State of Florida. Such certifica-
tions shall state that the design plans and specifica-
tions for the construction are in compliance with the
criteria established by this Coastal Code. [star symbol]
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PAGE 2 OF 9 PAGES
Sec. 611. 103. 1 Definitions. The following terms
are defined for general use in the Coastal Code.
Beach means the zone of unconsolidated material that
extends landward from the mean low water line to the
place where there is a marked change in material or
physiographic form, or to the line of permanent vegeta-
tion, usually the effective limit of storm waves.
"Beach" is alternatively termed "shore" .
Breakaway wall or frangible wall means a partition
independent of supporting structural members that will
withstand design wind forces, but which will fail under
hydrodynamic, wave, and runup forces associated with
the design storm surge. Under such conditions, the
*wall shall fail in a manner such that it breaks up into
components which minimize the potential for damage to
life or adjacent property. It shall be a characteris-
tic of a breakaway or frangible wall that it shall have
a horizontal design loading resistance of no less than
10 nor more than 20 pounds per square foot.
Building Support Structure means any structure which
supports floor, wall or column loads, and transmits
them to the foundation. The term shall include beams,
grade beams, or joists, and includes the lowest horizon-
tal structural member exclusive of piles, columns, or
footings.
Coastal Barrier Islands means geological surface
features above mean high water which are completely
surrounded by marine waters, that front upon the open
waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Florida
Bay, or Straits of Florida and are composed of quartz
sands, clays, limestone, oolites , rock, coral, coquina,
_sediment, or other material, including soil disposal.
Mainland areas which were separated from the mainland
by artificial channelization for the purpose of assist-
ing marine commerce shall not be considered coastal
barrier islands.
Coastal Building Zone means:
A. For mainland areas which front directly upon
the open waters of either the Gulf of Mexico, Atlan-
tic Ocean, Florida Bay, or Straits of Florida, the
land area between the seasonal high-water line and a
line 1500 feet landward from the coastal construc-
tion control line.
B. For mainland areas where a coastal construc-
tion control line has not been established, the
coastal building zone shall be the land area seaward
of the most landward velocity zone (V-zone) boundary
line established by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
C. For coastal barrier islands, the land area
between the seasonal high-water line and a line 5000
feet landward from the coastal construction control
line or the entire island, whichever is less.
D. For coastal barrier islands on which no
coastal construction control line has been estab-
lished, the land area seaward of the most landward
velocity zone (V-zone) boundary line established by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency and shown on
the Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
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PAGE 3 OF 9 PAGES
Coastal Construction Control Line means the landward
extent of that portion of the beach-dune system which
is subject to severe fluctuations based upon a 100-year
storm surge, storm waves, or other predictable weather
conditions as established by the Department of Natural
Resources in accordance with Section 161. 053, Florida
Statutes.
Construction means the building of or substantial
improvement to any structure or the clearing, filling,
or excavation of any land. It shall also mean any
alterations in the size or use of any existing struc-
ture or the appearance of any land. When appropriate
to the context, "construction" refers to the act of
construction or the result of construction.
Dune means a mound or ridge of loose sediments,
usually sand-sized, deposited by natural or artificial
means, which lies landward of the beach.
Major Structure includes but is not limited to
residential buildings including mobile homes, commer-
cial, institutional, industrial, and other construction
having the potential for substantial impact on coastal
zones.
Mean High-Water Line means the intersection of the
tidal plane of mean high water with the shore. Mean
high water is the average height of high waters over a
nineteen ( 19 ) year period.
Minor Structure includes but is not limited to
pile-supported, elevated dune and beach walkover
structures; beach access ramps and walkways; stairways;
pile-supported elevated viewing platforms, gazebos, and
. boardwalks; lifeguard support stands; public and pri-
vate bathhouses; sidewalks, driveways, parking areas,
shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, handball courts,
racquetball courts, and other uncovered paved areas;
earth retaining walls; sand fences, privacy fences,
ornamental walls, ornamental garden structures, aviar-
ies, and other ornamental construction. It shall be a
characteristic of minor structures that they are con-
sidered to be expendable under design wind, wave, and
storm forces.
Mobile Home means manufactured housing which con-
forms to the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction
and Safety Standards or the Uniform Standards Code ANSI
A-119 . 1 pursuant to Section 320. 823, Florida Statutes.
Nonhabitable Major Structure includes but is not
limited to swimming pools; parking garages; pipelines;
piers; canals, lakes, ditches, drainage structures, and
other water retention structures; water and sewage
treatment plants; electrical power plants, transmission
and distribution lines , transformer pads, vaults, and
substations; roads, bridges, streets, and highways;
and underground storage tanks.
NGVD means National Geodetic Vertical Datum - a geo-
detic datum established by the National Ocean Service
and frequently referred to as the 1929 Mean Sea Level
Datum.
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One Hundred Year Storm, or 100-Year Storm means a
shore incident hurricane or any other storm with accom-
panying wind, wave, and storm surge intensity having a
one percent chance of being equalled or exceeded in any
given year, during any 100-year interval.
Seasonal High-Water Line means the line formed by
the intersection of the rising shore and the elevation
of 150 percent of the local mean tidal range above mean
high water.
State Minimum Building Code means the Standard
Building Code referred to in Section 611.01 of this
Chapter.
Substantial Improvement means any repair, reconstruc-
tion, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which
equals or exceeds a cumulative total of 50 percent of
the market value of the structure, either:
A. Before the repair or improvement is started,
or
B. If the structure has been damaged and is
being restored, before the damage occurred.
For the purposes of this definition, "substantial
improvement" is considered to occur when the first
alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other
structural part of the building commences, whether or
not that alteration affects the external dimensions of
the structure. The term does not, however, include
either any project for improvement of a structure to
comply with existing state or local health, sanitary,
or safety code specifications which are solely neces-
sary to assure safe living conditions; or. any alter-
ation of a structure listed on the National Register of
Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic
Places. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104. 1 Coastal Construction Requirements.
Construction within the coastal building zone shall
meet the requirements of this chapter. All structures
shall be designed so as to minimize damage to life,
property, and the natural environment. Assistance in
determining the design parameters to minimize such
damage may be found in the reference documents listed
in Section 611. 105. 1.[star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104 . 2 Structural Requirements for Major
Structures.
A. Design and Construction. Major structures,
except for mobile homes, shall be designed and con-
structed in accordance with Section 1205 of the 1986
revisions to the 1985 Standard Building Code using a
fastest-mile wind velocity of 110 miles per hour.
Major structures, except mobile homes, shall also
comply with the applicable standards for construc-
tion found elsewhere in this code.
B. Mobile Homes. Mobile homes shall conform to
the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety
Standards or the Uniform Standards Code ANSI A119 . 1,
pursuant to Section 320.823, Florida Statutes, as
well as the requirements of paragraph C. , below.
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C. Elevation, Floodproofing, and Siting. All
major structures shall be designed, constructed and
located in compliance with the National Flood Insur-
ance Regulations as found in 44 CFR Parts 59 and 60,
or Chapter 624, Flood Damage Prevention, whichever
is more restrictive. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104. 3 Design Conditions.
A. Velocity Pressure. Major structures, except
mobile homes, shall be designed in accordance with
the requirements of Section 1205 of the 1986 revi-
sions to the 1985 Standard Building Code using a
minimum fastest-mile wind velocity of 110 or 115 mph
as appropriate. These minimum design pressures are
as follows:
Table 1205. 2A
Velocity Pressure (psf)
Building Height 60 Feet or Less
Mean Roof Fastest-Mile Wind Velocity, V (mph)
Height (ft) 110
0 - 15 25
20 28
40 34
60 38
Table 1205.3A
Gust Velocity Pressure (psf )
Building Height Greater Than 60 Feet
Fastest-Mile Wind Velocity, V (mph)
Coastal Exposure
Height (ft) 110
0 - 30 35
31 - 50 40
51 - 100 47
100 - 200 54
200 - 300 61
300 - 400 66
400 - 500 70
B. Foundations. The elevation of the soil
surface to be used in the design of foundations,
calculation of pile reactions and bearing capacities
shall not be greater than that which would result
from the erosion reasonably anticipated as a result
of design storm conditions . Foundation design and
construction of a major structure shall consider all
anticipated loads acting simultaneously with live
and dead loads . Erosion computations for foundation
design shall account for all vertical and lateral
erosion and scour producing forces, including local-
ized scour due to the presence of structural compo-
nents. Foundation design and construction shall
provide for adequate bearing capacity taking into
consideration the type of soil present and the
anticipated loss of soil above the design grade as a
result of localized scour. Erosion computations are
not required landward of coastal construction con-
trol lines established or updated since June 30,
1980. Upon request, the Department of Natural
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Resources may provide information as to those areas
within coastal building zones where erosion and
scour of a 100-year storm event is applicable.
C. Wave Forces. Calculations for wave forces
resulting from design storm conditions on building
foundations and superstructures may be based upon
add line *the minimum criteria and methods prescribed in the
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Design Manual,
NAVFAC DM-26, U. S. Department of Navy; Shore Protec-
tion Manual. U.S. Department of the Army Corps of
Engineers; U.S. Department of the Army Coastal
Engineering Research Center Technical Papers and
Reports; the Technical and Design Memoranda of the
Division of Beaches and Shores, Florida Department
of Natural Resources; or other professionally recog-
nized methodologies which produce equivalent design
criteria.
Breaking, broken, and nonbreaking waves shall be
considered as applicable. Design wave loading
analysis shall consider vertical uplift pressures
and all lateral pressures to include impact as well
as dynamic loading and the harmonic intensification
resulting from repetitive waves.
D. Hydrostatic Loads. Calculations for hydro-
static loads shall consider the maximum water pres-
sure resulting from a fully peaked, breaking wave
superimposed upon the design storm surge with
dynamic wave setup. Both free and hydrostatic loads
shall be considered. Hydrostatic loads which are
confined shall be determined using the maximum eleva-
tion to which the confined water would freely rise
if unconfined. Vertical hydrostatic loads shall be
considered both upward and downward on horizontal or
inclined surfaces of major structures ( i.e. , floors,
slabs, roofs, walls) . Lateral hydrostatic loads
shall be considered as forces acting horizontally
above and below grade on vertical or inclined surf-
aces. Hydrostatic loads on irregular or curved
geometric surfaces shall be determined by consider-
ing the separate vertical and horizontal components
acting simultaneously under the distribution of the
hydrostatic pressures.
E. Hydrodynamic Loads. Hydrodynamic loads shall
consider the maximum water pressures resulting from
the motion of the water mass associated with the
design storm. Full intensity loading shall be
applied on all structural surfaces above the design
grade which would affect the flow velocities. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104 . 4 Structural Requirements for Nonhab-
itable Major Structures . Nonhabitable major structures
need not meet the specific structural requirements of
Sec. 611.104 . 2, except that they shall be designed to
produce the minimum adverse impact on the beach and
dune system and shall comply with the applicable stand-
ards of construction found in the Standard Building
Code. All sewage treatment and public water supply
systems shall be flood-proofed to prevent infiltration
of surface water anticipated under design storm condi-
tions. Underground utilities, excluding pad trans-
formers and vaults , shall be flood-proofed to prevent
infiltration of surface water expected under design
storm conditions or shall otherwise be designed to
function when submerged under such storm conditions.[star symbol]
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Sec. 611. 104 . 5 Structural Requirements for Minor
Structures. Minor structures need not meet the
specific structural requirements of Sec. 611. 104. 2,
except that they shall be designed to produce the min-
imum adverse impact on the beach and dune system and
shall comply with the applicable standards of construc-
tion found in the Standard Building Code. [star symbol]
Add Sec. 611. 104 . 6 Location of Construction. Con-
struction, except for elevated walkways, lifeguard
support stands , piers, beach access ramps, gazebos, and
coastal or shore protection structures, shall be
located a sufficient distance landward of the beach to
permit natural shoreline fluctuations and to preserve
dune stability. Construction, including excavation,
may occur to the extent that the natural storm buf-
fering and protection capability of the dune is not
diminished. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104. 7 Public Access. Where the public has
established an accessway through private lands to lands
seaward of mean high tide or water line by prescrip-
tion, prescriptive easement, or any other legal means,
development or construction shall not interfere with
such right of access unless a comparable alternative
accessway is provided. The developer shall have the
right to improve, consolidate, or relocate such public
accessways so long as they are:
A. Of substantially similar quality and conven-
ience to the public;
B. Approved by the local government and approved
by the Department of Natural Resources whenever
improvements are involved seaward of the coastal
construction control line; and
C. Consistent with the coastal management ele-
ment of the local comprehensive plan adopted pursu-
ant to Section 163. 3178, Florida Statutes.
Sec. 611. 105. 1 References. Assistance in determin-
ing the design parameters and methodologies necessary
to comply with the requirements of this chapter may be
obtained from:
Shore Protection Manual, U. S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers, 4th edition, 1984 .
U.S. Department of the Army, Coastal Engineering
Research Center' s Technical Papers and Reports.
Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of
Beaches and Shores Technical and Design Memoranda.
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Design Manual,
NAVFAC DM-26, U. S. Department of the Navy.
Coastal Construction Manual, Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency, February 1986. (Please note that the
wind design section is based upon the 1982 edition of
the Standard Building Code with the 1984 accumulated
amendments and not the 1985 edition of the Standard
Building Code with the 1986 revisions as required by
section 161. 55 (1 ) (d) , Florida Statutes.
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SECTION 2. If any provision of this ordinance or the appli-
cation thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of
the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provi-
sion or application and to this end the provisions of this ordi-
nance are declared severable.
SECTION 3. All portions of the Code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 16th day of December , 1986.
[signature]
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First Reading: December 2, 1986
Posted: December 3, 1986
Advertised: December 6, 1986
Second Reading: December 16, 1986
NAME YES NO
HOOG YES
KIDD YES
LEE absent
MARCHETI YES
NICHOLAS YES
Cheryl - add Penalty Section from Old Code
Chapter as Sec 611.20
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§611. 01 BUILDING CODE §611. 101. 1
CHAPTER 611
BUILDING CODE
ok Sec . 611 . 01 Building Code Adopted. The following
Code is hereby adopted by reference as though it was
copied herein fully: Standard Building Code - 1985 Edi-
tion , including Appendixes "A" through "R" , with the
exception of Appendix "N" which is not adopted. [Ord.
No. 3-72 , §2 , 18 Apr 1972 ; Ord . No. 13-82 , §1 , 7 Sep
1982 ; Ord. No . 19-83 , §1 , 6 Sep 1983 ; Ord. No . 4-86,
§1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec. 611.02 Appendix "A" Amended (Copy from Ord. 14-87)
ok Sec . 611 . 03 Standpipe Section Amended. Section
902, "Standpipes" , of the Standard Building Code, 1985
OIL Edition , is hereby amended by amending subsection
902. 3 . 2 to read as follows:
ok All residential structures (Group R) , twenty-five
(25 ) feet or more in height, when not equipped through-
61C out with a complete automatic fire-extinguishing
system, shall be provided with a Class III standpipe
system. [Ord. No. 10-86 , §1, 15 Apr 86 ]
ok Sec . 611. 05 Administrative Authority or Official.
Whenever the term Administrative Authority or Official
is used in the Standard Building Code it shall be con-
1/ strued to mean the Building Official of the City of
6 Cape Canaveral, Florida , or his authorized representa-
tive. [Ord. No. 13-82 , §7, 7 Sep 1982 ; Ord. No. 4-86 ,
§1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
See ORD. 39-86 Sec . 611 . 10 Appendix "S" , Coastal Construction
Building Code , established . The State of Florida ' s
Model Coastal Construction Code is hereby adopted as
Appendix "S" , Coastal Construction Building Code, of
the 1985 edition of the Standard Building Code . For
clarity, the numerals to the right of the decimal in
4, r this chapter shall correspond to the same numerals in
other appendixes to the Standard Building Code . For
example, 611 . 101 of the City Code shall correspond to
§101, etc. [Ord. No. 4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 100 . 1 Title. The provisions herein con-
tained shall constitute the "Coastal Construction Build-
ing Code" for the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and
shall be referred to as the "Coastal Code" . [Ord . No .
4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 86 ; Ord. No. 34-86, §1, 16 Dec. 86] [star symbol]
Sec . 611 . 101. 1 Purpose. The purpose of the Coas-
tal Code is to provide minimum standards for the design
§611. 101. 1 BUILDING CODE §611. 102.4
and construction of buildings and structures to reduce
the harmful effects of hurricanes and other natural
disasters occurring along the coastal areas of the City
of Cape Canaveral . These standards are intended to
specifically address design features which affect the
structural stability of the beach , dunes , and
topography of adjacent properties. The Coastal Code is
site specific to the coastal building zone and coastal
barrier islands as defined herein and is not applicable
to other locations . In the event of a conflict between
this chapter and other chapters of this code , the
requirements resulting in more restrictive design shall
apply . No provisions in this chapter shall be
construed to permit any construction in any area
prohibited by local city, county or state regulation.
[Ord. No. 4-86, §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 102 . 1 Applicability. The requirements
of this Coastal Code shall apply to the following types
of construction in the City of Cape Canaveral.
A . The new construction of , or improvement to
major structures , nonhabitable major structures , and
minor structures as defined herein.
B. Construction which would change or alter the
character of the shoreline ( e. g . , excavation , grading ,
paving ) . The Coastal Code does not apply to minor work
in the nature of normal beach cleaning or debris remov-
al. [Ord. No. 4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 102 . 2 Existing Structures. The require-
ments of this chapter shall not apply to existing struc-
tures , structures under construction, or structures for
which a valid and unexpired building permit was issued
or applied for prior to the adoption of the Coastal
Code. [Ord. No. 4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 102 . 3 Multi-Zone Structures. For struc-
tures located partially in the coastal building zone
the requirements of the Coastal Code shall apply to the
entire structure. [Ord. No. 4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 102 . 4 Construction Seaward of Mean High
Water . Structures or construction extending seaward of
the mean high water line which are regulated by Section
161 . 041 , Florida Statutes , ( e . g . , groins , jetties ,
moles, breakwaters, seawalls, revetments, beach nourish-
ment , inlet dredging , e.tc . ) , are specifically exempt
from the provisions of this chapter. In addition, the
Coastal Code does not apply to piers , pipelines , or
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§611. 102. 4 BUILDING CODE §611. 103. 1
outfalls which are regulated pursuant to the provisions
of Section 161. 053 , Florida Statutes . [ Ord. No. 4-86 ,
§1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec. 611. 102. 5 Applications for Permits. Applica-
tions for building permits for all construction in the
coastal building zone and on coastal barrier islands,
if not of normal or usual design as determined by the
Building Official , shall be certified by an architect
or professioanl engineer registered in the State of
Florida . Such certification shall state that the de-
sign plans and specifications for the construction are
in compliance with the criteria established by this
Coastal Code. [Ord. No. 4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 103 . 1 Definitions. The following terms
are defined for general use in the Coastal Code.
Beach means the zone of unconsolidated material
that extends landward from the mean low water line to
the place where there is a marked change in material or
physiographic form, or to the line of permanent vegeta-
tion , usually the effective limit of storm waves .
"Beach" is alternatively termed "shore" .
Breakaway wall or frangible wall means a parti-
tion independent of supporting structural members that
will withstand design wind forces, but will fail under
hydrostatic, wave, and runup forces associated with the
design storm surge . Under such conditions , the wall
shall fail in a manner such that it breaks up into com-
ponents that will minimize the potential for damage to
life or adjacent property.
Building Support Structure means any structure
which supports floor, wall or column loads , and trans-
mits them to the foundation . The term shall include
beams, grade beams, or joists, and includes the lowest
horizontal structural member exclusive of piles, col-
umns, or footings.
Coastal Barrier Islands means geological features
which are completely surrounded by marine waters that
front upon the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlan-
tic Ocean, Florida Bay, or Strait of Florida and are
composed of quartz sands , clays , limestone , oolites,
rock, coral, coquina, sediment , or other material , in-
cluding soil disposal , which features lie above the
line of mean high water . Mainland areas which were
separated from the mainland by artifical channelization
for the purpose of assisting marine commerce shall not
be considered coastal barrier islands .
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§611. 103. 1 BUILDING CODE §611. 103 . 1
Coastal Building Zone means the land area 1500
feet landward of the coastal construction control line
established pursuant to Section 161. 053, Florida Stat-
utes . For those coastal cities and counties for which
no coastal construction control line has been estab-
lished, the "coastal building zone" is defined as that
land area 3 , 000 feet landward from the mean high water
line. On coastal barrier islands , the "coastal build-
ing zone" is defined as the area 5 , 000 feet landward
from the coastal construction control line or the en-
tire island, whichever is less. On barrier islands for
which no coastal construction control line has been
established, the "coastal building zone" is the area
5,000 feet landward from the mean high water line or
the entire island, whichever is less.
Column Action means the potential elastic insta-
bility in piles or columns resulting in axial or later-
al bending of the member due to compressive stress.
Construction means the carrying out of any build-
ing, clearing, filling, or excavation or the making of
any material change in the size or use of any structure
or the appearance of any land. When appropriate to the
context, "constuction" refers to the act of construc-
tion or the result of construction.
Dune means a mound or ridge of loose sediments,
usually sand-sized, lying landward of the beach , and
deposited by natural or artificial means.
Major Structure includes but is not limited to
residential buildings including mobile homes , commer-
cial, institutional, industrial, and other construction
having the potential for substantial impact on coastal
zones.
Mean High Water Line means the intersection of
the tidal plane of mean high water with the shore .
Mean high water is the average height of high waters
over a nineteen ( 19 ) year period . ( See Section
177. 27(15) , F. S. ) .
Minor Structure includes but is not limited to
pile-supported, elevated dune and beach walkover struc-
tures ; beach access ramps and walkways , stairways ;
pile-supported elevated viewing platforms, gazebos , and
boardwalks ; lifeguard support stands ; public and pri-
vate bathhouses; sidewalks , driveways; parking areas ,
shuffleboard courts , tennis courts , handball courts,
racquetball courts , and other uncovered paved areas ;
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§611. 103 . 1 BUILDING CODE §611. 104 . 2
earth retaining walls ; sand fences , privacy fences ,
ornamental walls, ornamental garden structures , aviar-
ies , and other ornamental construction. It shall be a
characteristic of minor structures that they are con-
sidered to be expendable under design wind, wave, and
storm forces.
Nonhabitable Major Structure includes but is not
limited to swimming pools; parking garages ; pipelines ;
piers ; canals, lakes, ditches, drainage structures, and
other water retention structures ; water and sewage
treatment plants; electrical power plants, transmission
and distribution lines , transformer pads , vaults , and
substations; roads , bridges , streets , and highways ;
underground storage tanks; communications buildings and
towers ; flagpoles and signs over fifteen ( 15) feet in
height.
NGVD means National Geodetic Vertical Datum - a
geodetic datum established by the National Ocean Serv-
ice and frequently referred to as the 1929 Mean Sea
Level Datum. [Ord. No. 4-86, §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 104 . 1 Coastal Construction Requirements.
Construction within the coastal building zone and on
coastal barrier islands shall meet the requirements of
this code. All structures shall be designed so as to
minimize damage to life, property and the natural envi-
ronment. Assistance in determining the design parame-
ters to minimize such damage may be found in the refer-
ence documents listed in Section 611 . 301 . 6 . [ Ord . No.
4-86, §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 104 . 2 Structural Requirements for Major
Structures
A . Foundations . All major structures shall be
anchored to their foundations in such a manner as to
prevent flotation , collapse, or lateral displacement.
Foundation design and construction shall consider all
anticipated loads resulting from design storm condi-
tions, including wave, hydrodynamic , hydrostatic , and
wind loads acting simultaneously with dead loads . Ero-
sion computations for foundation design shall account
for all vertical and lateral erosion and scour-produc-
ing forces, including localized scour due to the pres-
ence of structural components.
1 . Pile Foundations shall be required for build-
ings located in Federal Emergency Management Agency
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§611. 104 . 2 BUILDING CODE §611. 104 . 2
Flood Insurance Rate Map "V" (velocity) zones or where
impacted by wave action.
( a ) Pile dimensions , spacing and embedment
shall be designed consistent with the requirements of
the site, taking into account all vertical , lateral,
erosion and scour-producing forces.
( b ) Piles shall be driven to a penetration
which achieves adequate bearing capacity taking into
consideration the anticipated loss of soil above the
design grade.
( c ) In addition to the normal foundation
analysis, the pile foundation analysis shall consider
piles in column action , where appropriate, from the
bottom of the support structure to the design grade.
( d) Consideration shall also be given to the
degree of exposure to wave attack and the resulting
impact loads on lateral or diagonal bracing between
piles.
2 . Monolithic Foundations may be permitted in
Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance
Rate Map "A" or "B" zones or in locations not impacted
by wave action.
( a ) Monolithic foundations may be used if
soil conditions permit and if located at an elevation
which minimizes their effect on the beach and adjacent
properties . Due consideration shall be given to their
vulnerability to erosion under design storm conditions.
( b) In the event that a monolithic foundation
is used, the maximum elevation of the top of the slab
is to be below the design scour depth ( see Chapter
5. 28, Shore Protection Manual, U. S. Army Corps of Engin-
eers , 4th edition , 1984 ) unless positive methods are
provided to prevent scour.
( c ) Other types of spread footings such as
running footers or pads may be permitted when positive
methods are provided to prevent scour.
B. Understructures . No substantial walls or par-
titions shall be constructed below the level of the
first finished floor . This does not preclude the con-
struction of:
1. Stairways
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§611. 104 . 2 BUILDING CODE §611. 104 . 2
2 . Shearwalls essentially perpendicular to break-
ing waves
3 . Shearwalls essentially parallel to breaking
waves which do not exceed a maximum of twenty ( 20 ) per-
cent of the building length
4 . Wind or sand screens constructed of fabric or
wire mesh
5 . Light open lattice partitions with individual
wooden lattice strips no greater than three-quarter
( 3/4 ) inch thick or three ( 3 ) inches wide
6. Elevator shafts
7. Breakaway or frangible walls; or
8 . Substantial walls constructed above the wave
action and storm surge expected under design storm con-
ditions.
C . Buildings and Floor Elevations . The minimum
elevation for the underside of the building support
structure ( excluding foundation ) shall be above the
elevation of the design breaking wave crests or wave
uprush superimposed on the storm surge with dynamic
wave setup expected under design storm conditions . The
elevation of the storm surge with dynamic wave setup
shall be either the elevation established by the Flo-
rida Department of Natural Resources Coastal Construc-
tion Control Line Study or the base flood elevation for
the specific area established by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency as determined by the design engineer.
D . Erosion and Design Grade . The elevation of
the soil surface to be used in the design of founda-
tions, calculation of pile reactions and bearing capac-
ities shall not be greater than that which would result
from the erosion reasonably anticipated as a result of
design storm conditions . Calculation of the design
grade shall take into account localized scour due to
the presence of structural components . Erosion computa-
tions for foundation design shall consider all vertical
and lateral erosion and scour-producing forces.
E. Wave Force Design.
1 . Calculations for wave forces resulting from
design storm conditions on building foundations and
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§611. 104 . 2 BUILDING CODE §611. 104 . 2
superstructures may be based upon the minimum criteria
and methods prescribed in the Naval Facilities Engineer-
ing Command Design Manual , NAVFAC DM-26 , U. S. Depart-
ment of Navy Shore Protection Manual , U. S . Department
of the Army Corps of Engineers; U. S. Department of the
Army Coastal Engineering Research Center Technical
Papers and Reports ; the Technical and Design Memoranda
of the Division of Beaches and Shores , Florida Depart-
ment of Natural Resources ; or other professionally
recognized methodologies which produce equivalent
design criteria.
2 . Breaking , broken , and nonbreaking waves shall
be considered as applicable. Design wave loading analy-
sis shall consider vertical uplift pressures and all
lateral pressures to include impact as well as dynamic
loading and the harmonic intensification resulting from
repetitive waves.
F . Hydrostatic Loads . Calculations for hydro-
static loads shall consider the maximum water pressure
resulting from a fully peaked, breaking wave super-
imposed upon the design storm surge with dynamic wave
setup. Both free and hydrostatic loads shall be con-
sidered. Hydrostatic loads which are confined shall be
determined using the maximum elevation to which the
confined water would freely rise if unconfined . Ver-
tical hydrostatic loads shall be considered both
vertically downward and upward on horizontal or
inclined surfaces of major structures ( e .g . , floors,
slabs, roofs, walls ) . Lateral hydrostatic loads shall
be considered as forces acting horizontally above and
below grade on vertical or inclined surfaces . Hydro-
static loads on irregular or curved geometric surfaces
shall be determined by considering the separate ver-
tical and horizontal components acting simultaneously
under the distribution of the hydrostatic pressures.
G. Hydrodynamic Loads . Hydrodynamic loads shall
consider the maximum water pressures resulting from the
motion of the water mass associated with the design
storm. Full intensity loading shall be applied on all
structural surfaces above the design grade which would
affect the flow velocities.
H. Design Conditions - General .
1 . Foundations for all major structures shall be
designed for the horizontal and vertical pressures gen-
erated by wave forces between the elevation of the de-
sign breaking wave crests or wave uprush superimposed
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§611. 104 . 2 BUILDING CODE §611. 104.4
upon the storm surge and the stable soil elevation of
the site.
2 . All major structures , except mobile homes ,
shall , at a minimum, be designed and constructed in
accordance with section 1205 of the 1986 revisions to
the 1985 Standard Building Code using a fastest mile-
wind velocity of 110 miles per hour.
3 . Appropriate shape factors shall be applied for
resistance against overturning and uplift as required
elsewhere in this code. Internal pressures on internal
walls, ceilings and floors resulting from damaged win-
dows or doors shall also be considered in the design
unless the specified windows and doors have been tested
by an approved testing agency and have been shown to be
capable of withstanding the design pressures required
herein.
4 . Mobile homes shall conform to the Federal
Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards of the
Uniform Standards Code ANSI book A-119 . 1, pursuant to
§320 . 823 , Florida Statutes , in addition to the other
requirements contained in this chapter. [Ord. No. 4-86 ,
§1, 27 Feb 1986 ; Ord. No. 21-86 , §1, 19 Aug 1986 ]
Sec. 611. 104 . 3 Structural Requirements for Nonhab-
itable Major Structures . Nonhabitable major structures
need not meet the specific structural requirements of
Sec. 611.104 . 2, except that they shall be designed to
produce the minimum adverse impact on the beach and
dune system and shall comply with the applicable stand-
ards of construction found elsewhere in this code. All
sewage treatment and public water supply systems shall
be flood-proofed to prevent infiltration of surface
water expected under design storm conditions . Under-
ground utilities , excluding pad transformers and
vaults, shall be flood-proofed to prevent infiltration
of surface water expected under design storm conditions
or shall otherwise be designed to function when sub-
merged under such storm conditions. [Ord. No. 4-86 , §1,
27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 104 . 4 Structural Requirements for Minor
Structures. Minor structures need not meet the specif-
ic structural requirements of Sec . 611. 104 . 2 , except
that they shall be designed to produce the minimum ad-
verse impact on the beach and dune system and shall
comply with the applicable standards of construction
found elsewhere in this code . [ Ord . No. 4-86 , §1 , 27
Feb 1986 ]
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§611. 104. 5 BUILDING CODE §611. 104 . 7
Sec . 611 . 104 . 5 Location of Construction . Con-
struction except for elevated walkways , lifeguard
support stands, piers, beach access ramps, gazebos, and
coastal or shore protection structures , shall be
located a sufficient distance landward of the beach to
permit natural shoreline fluctuations and to preserve
dune stability. Construction , including excavation,
may occur to the extent that the natural storm buffer-
ing and protection capability of the dune is not
dimished. [Ord. No. 4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 104 . 6 Public Access . Where the public
has established an accessway through private lands to
lands seaward of mean high tide or water line by pre-
scription , prescriptive easement , or any other legal
means , development or construction shall not interfere
with such right of access unless a comparable alterna-
tive accessway is provided. The developer shall have
the right to improve, consolidate , or relocate such
public accessways so long as they are:
A. Of substantially similar quality and conven-
ience to the public;
B. Approved by the local government; and
C . Consistent with the coastal management element
of the local comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to
Section 163 . 3178, Florida Statutes. [Ord. No. 4-86 , §1,
27 Feb 1986 ]
Sec . 611 . 104 . 7 References. Assistance in deter-
mining the design parameters and methodologies neces-
sary with the requirements of this chapter may be
obtained from:
Shore Protection Manual , U. S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers, 4th edition, 1984 .
U. S . Department of the Army, Coastal Engineering
Research Center ' s Technical Papers and Reports.
Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division
of Beaches and Shores Technical and Design Memoranda.
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Design Man-
ual, NAVFAC DM-26 , U. S . Department of the Navy. [Ord.
No. 4-86 , §1, 27 Feb 1986 ]
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Sec . 611 . 20 Penalty. Any and all persons who
shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter or
shall fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or
fail to comply with any order or regulation made there-
under , or who shall build in violation of any detailed
statement or specifications or plans submitted and ap-
proved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued
thereunder , shall severally for each and every such
violation and non-compliance, respectively, be punished
as provided in § 801 . 01 . [Ord. No. 3-72 , §3 , 18 Apr
1972 ; Ord. No. 13-82 , §8 , 7 Sep 1982 ; Ord. No. 4-86,
§1, 27 Feb 1986; Ord. No. 34-86, §1, 16 Dec 86]
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[seal of The State of Florida]
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2571 EXECUTIVE CENTER CIRCLE , EAST • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
BOB GRAHAM TOM LEWIS,JR.
Governor Secretary
November 12 , 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: Local Government Officials
FROM: Tom Lewis, Jr. , AIA, Secretary [signature]
SUBJECT: Coastal Building Zone and
Building Code Requirements
During the 1985 session the "Coastal Zone Protection Act of
1985" was enacted by the Florida Legislature. The provisions of
this act require all local governments with jursidictions fronting
on the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, or Straits of
Florida to establish a "coastal building zone." Within this
designated zone increased minimum standards for construction of
major habitable structures will apply. As prescribed in this
legislation local governments have two basic responsibilities:
1) implement new building code requirements for coastal areas; and
2) delineate the geographic boundary of the coastal building zone
for their respective jurisdictions.
It is anticipated that building code standards will be
addressed on a statewide basis through amendments to the State
Minimum Building Codes. These amendments have been approved by
the Board of Building Codes and Standards and should minimize the
necessity for each local government to revise their individual
code. Staff within the Department are currently working on rule
language to accomplish these amendments. Draft standards and
rule language should be available for public comment in early
December.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT•HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT•RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Memorandum - Local Government Officials
November 12 , 1985
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At this point all appropriate local governments should be in
the process of delineating coastal building zones for areas within
their jurisdictions. In areas where the coastal construction
control line is located on mainland areas, the coastal building
zone is defined as the land area from the seasonal high water line
to a line 1, 500 feet landward of the coastal construction control
line (CCCL) .
For coastal barrier islands the coastal building zone is to be
measured 5, 000 feet landward from the CCCL. Coastal barrier
islands are defined as geological features which are completely
surrounded by marine waters and that front upon the Gulf of Mexico,
Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, or Strait of Florida. Areas that were
once part of the mainland and are now surrounded by water due to
artificial channelization for the purpose of assisting marine
commerce are not to be considered coastal barrier islands.
Each affected local government must provide evidence to the
Department of Community Affairs not later than March 1, 1986 that a
coastal building zone and appropriate construction standards have
been adopted. Affected local governments that fail to adopt a
coastal building zone with appropriate building code standards may
be subject to sanctions by the Administration Commission.
Enclosed herein is an excerpt from Chapter 85-55, Florida
Statutes which contains language specific to the new requirements.
Also enclosed are graphic examples of coastal building zone
delineations. Should you have any questions or require further
information contact:
Building Codes - Jack Haslam (904) 487-1824
S/C 277-1824
Coastal Building Zone - Terry Jernigan (904) 488-9210
S/C 278-9210
TL:tjm
Enclosure
COASTAL BUILDING ZONES
DEFINED IN SECTIONS 161.54 AND 55, FLORIDA STATUTES
COASTAL BUILDING ZONE [hatched lines]
MAINLAND SANDY BEACH, BARRIER SPITS AND PENINSULAS
COASTAL BULDING ZONE IS THE AREA FROM MEAN HIGH-WATER TO A LINE 1500 FEET LANDWARD OF THE CCCL
[diagram]
COASTAL BARRIER ISLANDS
COASTAL BUILDING ZONE IS ENTIRE ISLAND, EXCEPT AREAS MORE
THEN 5000 FEET LANDWARD OF THE COOL
[diagram]
LOW ENERGY COAST, NO SANDY BEANCHES, NO COOL
COASTAL BUILDING ZONE IS THE AREA FROM MEAN HIGH-WATER TO A LINE
3000 FEET FROM MEAN HIGH-WATER
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COASTAL BARRIER ISLANDS
DEFINED IN SECTIONS 161.54 AND 55, FLORIDA STATUTES
[diagram]
[diagram]
COASTAL PROTECTION MEASURES OF CHAPTER 161, FLORIDA STATUTES
COASTAL BUILPINC ZONE
-MAJOR STRUCTURES MUST RESIST IMPACT OF -NO SUBSTANTAL WALLS OR PARTITIONS MAY BE
100 YEAR STORM EVENT. BUILT BELOW THE BUILDING SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
-MAJOR STRUCTURES MUST WITHSTAND 140 MPH -MOBILE HOMES MUST MEET ALL PEOCIREMEIITS, EXCEPT
WIMPS. FCR 140 MPH WIMP RESISTANCE
-MOJOPR STRUCTURES MUST BE ELEVATED ABOVE -BUILDINGS MUST BE LOCATED Sc AS TO HAVE
100 YEAR STORM SUPGE PLUS WAVE HEIGHTS. MINIMUM IMPACT ON BEACH AND DUNE SYSTEMS
-FOUNDATIONS OF MAJOR STRUCTURES MUST BE -WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS MUST
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE
ABLE TO RESIST EROSION AND SCOUR. BE FLOOD PROOFED.
-DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PERMIT -PERMIT REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN CHAPTER
REQUIRED TO BUILD SEAWARD OF THIS LINE. 16B-33, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
30 YEAR EROSION SETBACK
PREDICTED LINE OF SEASONAL HIGH-WATER 30 YEARS
AFTER THE DATE OF APPLICATION FOP A CCCL PERMIT,
NO BUILDING IS ALLOWED IN THE AREA PREDICTED
HIGH-WATER IN 30 YEARS.
TO BE BELOW SEASONAL
-SETBACK CAIINOT BE BEYOND THE CCCL.
-EXCEPTIONS CAM BE MADE FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
ON LOTS PLOTTED BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 1985
[diagram]
161.53 Short title.--Sections 161.52-161.SS may be
cited as the "Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985."
161.53 Legislative intent.--
(1) The Legislature recognizes that coastal areas play
an important role in protecting the ecology and the public
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, that
in recent years the coastal have been subjected to
increasing growth pressures, and that unless these pressures
ars controlled, the very features which melee coastal
economically, aesthetically, and ecologically rich will be
destroyed.
(2) The Legislature further recognise that coastal
form the first line of defense for the mainland against
both winter storm and hurricanes, that the dunes of coastal
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perform valuable protective functions for public and
private property, and that placement of permanent structures
In these protective areas may lead to increased risks to life
and property end increased costs to the public. Coastal
often protect lagoons, salt marshes, estuaries, bays, marine
habitats, end the mainland from the direct action of ocean
waves or storm surges, absorb the fprcee of oceanic activity
on their leeward sides and protect calmer waters and stable
shores to their landward sides, end are dynamic geologic
systems with topography that is subject to alteration by
, storm surges, flooding, or littoral currents.
(3) The Legislature further recognises that these
coastal areas are among Florida's most valuable resources and
have extremely high recreational and aesthetic value which
should be preserved and enhanced. Coastal areas provide
unique habitat for birds, wildlife, marine life. and plant
life and protect waters that are vital to the food chain.
(4) The Legislature further recognises that there is a
tremendous cost to the state for poetdisaster redevelopment in
the coastal areas that preventative measures should be taken
on a continuing baste in order to reduce the harmful
consequences of natural and manmade disasters or emergencies.
(5) It Is. therefore, the intent of the Legislature
that the most sensitive portion of the coastal area shell be
managed through the imposition of strict construction
standards in order to minimise damage to the natural
environment, privets property, and life.
161.54 Definitions.--In construing se. 161.52-161.SS,
(1) Coastal building zone mean. the land area from
the seasonal high-water line landward to a lips 1.500 feet
landward from the coastal construction control line es
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established pursuant to s. 161.053, and, for those coastal
fronting on the Culf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Florida
Bay, or Streit of Florida and not included under s. 161.033, a
line 7,000 feet landward from the wan high-water line.
(2) "Coastal barrier islands" means geological
features which are completely surrounded by marine waters that
front upon the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic
Ocean, Florida Bay, or Strait of Florida and are composed of
quarts sands, clays, limestone, oolites,.rock, coral, coquina
sediment, or other material, including spoil disposal, which
features lie above the line of mean high water. Mainland
which were separated from the mainland by artificial
channelisation for the purpose of assisting marine commerce
shall not be considered coastal barrier islands.
(3) "Beech" means the zone of unconsolidated material
that extends landward from the mean low water line to the
place where there is marked change in material or
physiographic form, or to the line of permanent vegetation,
usually the effective limit of •tea . "Desch" is
alternatively termed "shore."
(4) "Dune" means a mound or ridge of loose sediments,
usually sand-sized sediments, lying landward of the beach. and
deposited by any natural or artificial mechanism.
(5) "Construction" means the carrying out of any
building, clearing, filling, or excavation or the making of
any material change in the size or use of any structure or the
appearance of any land. When appropriate to the context,
"construction" refers to the act of construction or the result
of construction.
(4)(s) "Major structure" sirens houses, mobile homes,
apartment buildings, condominiums, motels, hotels,
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restaurants, towers, other types of residential, commercial
or public buildings, and other construction having the
potential for substantial impact on coastal sense.
(b) "Riser structures" means pile-supported, elevted
dune and beach walkover structures; beach access across ramps and
walkways, stairways; pile-supported, elevated viewing
platforms, gasebos, and boardwalks lifeguard support stands;
public and private bathhouses; sidewalks, driveways, parking
areas, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, handball courts,
racquetball courts, and other uncovered paved areas; earth
retaining walls; and sand fences, privacy fences, ornamental
walls, ornamental garden structures, aviaries, and other
ornamental construction. It shall be a characteristic of
minor structures that they are considered to be expendable
under design wind, wave, and storm forces.
(c) "Nonhabitable major structures" means swimming
pools; parking garages; pipelines; piers; canals, lakes,
ditches, drainage structures, and other water retention
structures; water and sewage treatement plants; electrical
power plants, transmission lines, distribution lines,
transformer pods, vaults, and substations; roads, bridges,
streets, and highways; and underground stroage tanks.
(d) "Coastal or shore protection structure" means
shore-hardening structures, such as seawalls, bulkheads,
reventment, rubble sound structures, groins, breakwaters, and
aggregates of materials other than ebach sand used for
shorelines protection; beach and dune restoration; and other
structures which are intended to prevent erosion or protect
other structures from wave and hydrodynamic forces.
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The enumeration of types of structures in this subsection
shall not be construed as excluding from the operation of ss.
161.52-161.58 any other structure which by its usage, design,
dimensions, or structural configuration would require
engineering consideration similar to the listed structures.
(7) "Building support structure" means any structure
which supports floor, wall, or column leads, and transmits
them to the foundation, including beams, grade beams, or
joists, and includes the lowest horizontal structural member
exclusive of piles, columns, or footings.
(8) "Breakaway wall" or "frangible wall" means a
partition independent of supporting structural members that
will withstand design wind forces, but will fall under
hydrostatic, wave, and runup forces, associated with the design
storm surge. Under such conditions, the wall will fall in a
manner such that it dissolves or breaks up into components
that will not act as potentially damaging missiles.
(9) "Department" means the Department of Natural
Resources.
(10) "State land planning agency" means the Department
of Community Affairs.
(11) The "Standard Building Code" means the Standard
Building Code as applied to the Florida Keys, except that the
wind velocity factor shall be in accordance with s.
161.55(1)(a), or any local building code which has adopted the
requirements of s. 161.55 and has been certified by the Board
of Building Codes and Standards for compliance.
(12) When used in ss. 161.52-161.58, the terms defined
in s. 177.27(2)-(31) shall have the asme meaning as provided
in said section.
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161.55 Requirements for activities or construction
within the central building zone.-- The following requirements
shall apply beginning March 1, 1986, to construction within
the coastal building zone, and shall be minimum sandards for
construction in this area:
(1) STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS; MAJOR STRUCTURES.--
(a) Major structures shall conform to the Standard
Building Code.
(b) Mobile homes shall conform to the Federal Mobile
Home Construction and Safety Standards or the Uniform
Standards Code ANSI book A-119.1, pursuant to s. 320.823, in
addition to the other major structure requirements contained
within this section.
(c) Major structures shall also be designed and
constructed to resist the anticipated wave, hydrostatic, and
hydrodynamic loads accompanying a 100-year storm event.
(d) Major structures shall be securely fastened to
their foundations and the foundation adequately braced and
anchored in such a manner as to prevent flotation, collapse,
or later displacement during a 100-year storm event.
(e) Major structures, except these conforming to the
standards of paragraph (b), shall also be designed and
constructed to withstand a wind velocity of no less than 140
miles per hour up to a height of 30 feet above the average
surrounding ground level. Appropriate shape factors shall be
applied in accordance with standard building code practice.
Internal pressures on internal walls, ceilings, and floors
resulting from damaged windows or doors shall also be
considered in design.
(f) Major structures shall be elevated in such a
manner as to locate the building support structure above the
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design breaking wave crests or wave uprush as superimposed on
the storm surge of a 100-year storm. The storm surge of a
100-year storm shall be the elevation determined by the
department either by model studies associated with coastal
construction control line establishment or by acceptance of
comparable data obtained by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. If a federal base-flood elevation or a department
elevation has not been established in an area, the appropriate
local government, after consultation in an area, the appropriate
local government, after consultation with the department,
shall establish a base-flood elevation based on the best
available scientific and engineering data.
(g) Foundation deisgn and construction of a major
structure shall consider all anticipated loads resulting from
a 100-year storm event, including wave, hydrostatic,
hydrodynamic, and wind loads acting simulntaneously with live
and dead loads. Erosion computations for foundation design
shall account for all vertical and lateral erosion and scour-
producing forces, including localized scour due to the
presence of structural components. Foundation design and
construction shall provide for adequare bearing capacity
taking into consideration the anticipated loss of soil above
the design grade.
(h) No substantial walls or partitions shall be
constructed below the level of the building support structure
of a major structure. This does not preclude stairways;
shorewalls perpendicular to the shoreline; shorewalls parallel
to the shoreline, which are limited to a maximum of 20 percent
of the building length; wind or sand screens constructed of
fiber of wire mesh; light, open-lattice partitions with wooden
lattice stripe not greater than three-quarters of an inch
thick and 3 inches wide; elevator shafts; breakaway or
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frangible walls, or substantial walls constructed above the
wave action and storm surge of a 100-year storm event where
the building support structure is above the minimum
permittable elevation.
(2) STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS; MINOR STRUCTURES.--Minor
structures need not meet specific structural requirements
provided in subsection (1), except such structures shall be
designed to produce the minimum adverse impact on the beach
and the dune system and adjacent properties and to reduce the
potential for water or wind blown material. Construction of a
rigid coastal or shore protection structure designed primarily
to protect a minor structure shall not be permitted.
(3) STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS; NONHABITABLE MAJOR
STRUCTURES.--Nonhabitable major structures need not meet
specific structural requirements provided in subsection (1),
except such structures shall be designed to produce the
minimum adverse impact on the beach and dune system and shall
comply with any applicable state and local standards not found
in this section. All sewage treatement plants and public water
supply systems shall be flood proofed to prevent infiltration
of surface water from a 100-year storm event. Underground
utilities, excluding pad transformers and vaults, shall be
flood proofed to prevent infiltration of surface water from a
100-year storm even or shall otherwise be designed so as to
function when submerged by such storm event.
(4) LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION.--Construction, except
for elevated walkways, lifeguard support stands, piers, beach
access ramps, gazebos, and coastal or shore protection
structures, shall be located a sufficient distance landward of
the beach to permit natural shoreline fluctuations and to
preserve dune stability.
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(S) APPLICATION TO COASTAL BARRIER ISLANDS.--All
(2) Each local government shall provide evidence to
building requirements applicable to the coastal building tone
shall also apply to coastal barrier islands. No areas
landward of a line that is 5,000 feet from the coastal
construction control line shall be included in the coastal
building sone unless the local government elects to include
such nder the requirements of the coastal building shall be whether or not to impose sanctions pursuant to s.
zone.
(6) PUBLIC ACCESS.--Where the public has established
an act esway through private lands to lands seaward of the
mean high tide or water line by prescription, prescriptive
easement, or any ether legal means, development or
construction shall not interfere with such right of public
access unless a comparable alternative accessway is provided.
The developer shall have the right to improve, consolidate, or
relocate such public accesways so long as the accessways
provided by the developer are:
(a) Of substantially similar quality end convenience
to the public,
(b) Approved by the local governsentt and
(e) Consistent with the coastal management element of
the local comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to a. 163.3178.
161.56 Establishment of local enforcement.--
(1) Each local government which is required to adopt a
building code by s. 337.73 and which has a coastal building
sone or some portion of a coastal tone within its territorial
boundaries shall adopt, not later than March 1, 1986, as part
of its building code, the requirements established in s.
161.33, end such requirements shall be enforced by the local
enforcement agency as defined in s. 553.71.
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(2) Each local government shall provide evidence to
the state land planning agency that they have adopted a
building code pursuant to this section. Within 90 days after
March 1, 1986, the state land planning agency shall submit to
the Administration commission a list of those local
governments which have not submitted such evidence of
adoption. The sole issue before the Administration Commission
shall be whether or not to impose sanctions pursuanr to s.
163.3184(B).
(3) Nothing in ss. 161.52-161.58 shall be construed to
limit or abrogate the right and power of the department to
require permits or to adopt and enforce standards pursuant to
161.041 or 161.053 for cosntruction seaward of the coastal
construction control line or the rights or powers of local
governments to enact and enforce setback requirements or
zoning or building codes that are as restrictive as, or more
restrictive than, the requirements provided in s. 161.55.
161.57 Coastal properties disclosure statement.--
(1) The Legislature finds that it is necessary to
ensure that the purchasers of interests in real property
located in coastal areas parially or totally seaward of the
coastal construction control line as defined in s. 161.053 are
fully apprised of the character of the regulation of the real
property in such coastal areas, and in particular that such
lands are subject to frequent and severe fluctuations.
(2) Unless otherwise waived in writing by the
purchaser, at or prior to the closing of any transaction where
an interest on real property located either partially or
totally seaward of the coastal construction control line as
defined in s. 161.053 is being transferred, the seller shall
provide to the purchaser an affidavit, or a survey meeting the
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requirements of chapter 472, delineating the location of the
coastal construction control line on the property being
transferred.
161.58 Vehicular traffic on coastal beaches.--
(I) Vehicular traffic, except that which is necessary
for clean-up, repair, or public safety, and except for
authorized local or state dune crossovers, is prohibited on
the dunes or native stabilizing vegetation of the dune system
of coastal beaches. Except as cthsrwiae provided in this
section, any person driving anp vehicle on, over, or across
any dune or native stabilizing vegetation of the dune system
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree,
punishable as provided in a. 775.082, s. 775.063, or s.
775.064.
(2) Vehicular traffic. except that which is necessary
for clean-up, repair, or public safety, or for the purpose of
maintaining existing authorized public accessways, is
prohibited on coastal beaches. Notwithstanding the provisions
of this subsection, the local government with jurisdiction
over a coastal beach or part of a coastal beech, by a three-
fifths vote of its governing body, may authorize vehicular
traffic on all or portions of the beaches under its
jurisdiction. Any such local government shall be authorised
by a three-fifths vote to charge a reasonable fee for
vehicular traffic access. The revenues from any such fees
shall be used only for beach maintenance purposes. Except
where authorized by the local government, any person driving
any vehicle on, over, or across the beach shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided In s.
776.042, s. 776.063, or s. 773.084.
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Section 37. Section 380.26, Florida Statutes, is
created to read:
380.26 Establishment of coastal building zone for
certain counties.--The coastal building zone for counties not
subject to s. 161.053 shall be described in s. 161.54(1),
after a public hearing is held in the affected county by the
state land planning agency or its designee. The state land
planning agency shall furnish the clerk of the circuit court
in each county affected a survey of such line with references
made to permanently installed monuments at such intervals and
locations as may be necessary.
(d) Repairs and alterations, not covered by the preceding paragraphs of
this section, restorting a building to its condition with the provisions of this code
or in such manner as will not extend or increase an existing non-
conformity or hazard, may be made with the same kind of materials as
those of which the building is constructed, but not moret han twenty-five
(25) percent of the roof covering of a building shall be replaced in any
conform with the requirements of this code for new buildings.
101.5-SPECIAL HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND DISTRICTS
The provisions of this code relating to the construction alteration,
repair, enlargement, resotration, relocation or moving buildings or struc-
tures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified
and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as Historic Buildings when
such buildings or structures are judged by the building official to be safe
and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare regarding any pro-
ppsoed construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation
or moving of buildings within fire districts. The applicant must submit
complete architectural and engineering plans and specifications bearing the
seal of a registered professional engineer or architect.
101.6 MAINTENANCE
All buildings or structures, both existing and new, and all parts thereof,
shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safe-
guards which are required by this code in a building when erected, altered,
or repaired, shall be maintained in good working order. The owner, or his
designated agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and
structures.
SECTION 102 - ORGANIZATION
102.1 BUILDING OFFICIAL
(a) There is hereby established a department to be called the "Building
Department," and the person in charge thereof shall be known as the
Building Official.
(b) The Building Official shall have had at least ten (10) years experience
or equivalent, as an architect, engineer, building inspector, building con-
tractor, or superintended of building construction, or any combination of
these for five (5) years of which he shall have been in responsible charge of
work. He shall be appointed by the Chief Appointing Authority of the
applicable governing body. His appointment shall continue during good
behavior and satisfactory service. He shall not be removed from office
except for cause after full opportunity has been given him to be heard on
specific charges before such Chief Appointing Authority.
102.2—INSPECTORS
The Building Official, with the approval of the Chief Appointing Au-
thority, may appoint such number of officers, inspectors, assistants, and
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APPENDIX A
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
The provisions contained in this appendix are intended to supplement Chapter
1 — Administration of this Code, when neither the state nor local government
statutes or ordinances conflict with the provisions contained herein.
Provisions of this appendix can be incorporated into Chapter I of this Code,
in accordance with the section numbers shown.
A101.3 — SCOPE
A101.3.4 Maintenance. All buildings or structures, both existing and new,
and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
All devices or safeguards which are required by this Code in a building
when erected,altered,or repaired,shall be maintained in good working order.
The owner, or his designated agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance
of buildings and structures.
A101.4 — BUILDING DEPARTMENT
A101.4.1 Building Official Qualifications.The Building Official shall have
at least 10 years experience or equivalent, as an architect,engineer, inspector,
contractor, or superintendent of construction, or any combination of these,
for 5 years of which he shall have been in responsible charge of work. He
shall be appointed by the applicable governingbody. He shall not be removed
from office except for cause after full opportunity has been given him to
be heard on specific charges before such applicable governing body.
A101.4.2 Inspector Qualifications. The Building Official, with the
approval of the applicable governing body, may appoint such number of
officers, inspectors, assistants and other employees as shall be authorized
from time to time. A person shall not be appointed as inspector of construction
who has not had at least 5 years experience as a building inspector, engineer,
architect, or as a superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge
of construction.
A101.4.3 Deputy Building Official. The Building Official may designate
as his deputy an employee in the department who shall, during the absence
or disability of the Building Official, exercise all the powers of the Building
Official.
A101.4.4 Restrictions On Employees. An officer or employee connected
with the department, except one whose only connection is as a member of
the board established by this Code, shall not be financially interested in
the furnishing of labor, material, or appliances for the construction,alteration,
or maintenance of a building system, or in the making of plans or of
specifications thereof, unless he is the owner of such building. Such officer
or employee shall not engage in any other work which is inconsistent with
his duties or conflicts with the interests of the department.
A101.4.5 Records. The Building Official shall keep, or cause to be kept,
Standard Building Code/1985 369
[seal of The State of Florida]
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2571 EXECUTIVE CENTER CIRCLE, EAST • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
BOB MARTINEZ THOMAS G. PELHAM
Governor Secretary
February 5, 1987
Ms . Janet S. Leeser
City Clerk
City of Cape Canaveral
P. O. Box 326
Cape Canaveral , Florida 32920
Dear Ms . Leeser :
Thank you for your prompt response to our request that you
provide us with a copy of your Ordinance adopting the Coastal
Construction Code .
We have reviewed the Ordinance, and find that it is in
compliance with the provisions of Section 161 . 56 ( 1 ) , Florida
Statutes .
Should you have any questions or if we can be of any
assistance in implementing the Coastal Code, please feel free to
contact us at ( 904 ) 487-1824.
Sincerely,
[signature]
Mary Kathryn Smith
Costal Code Consultant
MKS/bs
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Chapter 611
City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 305 783-1100
CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL
December 2, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
RE: COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CODE
The Florida Department of Community Affairs has prepared a
new model coastal construction code to assist municipalities
in implementing the requirements of the 1986 amendments to
the Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985. The City previously
amended its building code to incorporate one of the amend-
ments regarding wind load standards, and the attached
ordinance would bring the City into total compliance with
the legislative changes.
The new model coastal construction code attempts to clarify
the language of the previous model and expand upon the
definitions of terms. The new code does not substantially
alter any construction requirements presently in effect
through the coastal construction code or flood damage
prevention ordinance. Adoption of the 1986 amendments
needs to occur before January 1, 1987 .
[signature]
Frederick C. Nutt
FCN: ab
Attachment
CC City Mgr
Bldg. Off.
[seal of The State of Florida] FILE COPY
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2571 EXECUTIVE CENTER CIRCLE , EAST • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
BOB GRAHAM TOM LEWIS,JR.
Governor Secretary
January 10 , 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Local Government Officials
FROM: Tom Lewis, Jr, AIA, Secretary
SUBJECT: Model Coastal Construction Code
In November I distributed a memorandum to all coastal local
governments explaining the provisions of the "Coastal Zone
Protection Act of 1985. " At that time I indicated that the
Department was attempting to develop language to implement those
provisions and to subsequently adopt such language by rule.
The Department has developed a model coastal construction
code which fulfills the requirements of the new law, a copy of
which is enclosed. However, given the length of time required
for rulemaking procedures, the Department is unable to adopt the
code as a rule before the statutory March 1, 1986 deadline. For
that reason, the Department is not proceeding with rulemaking
activities. Accordingly, each affected local government must
adopt its own coastal building code prior to March 1, 1986. I
recommend that you adopt the enclosed model code and the Coastal
Building Zone defined therein as it applies to your geographic
location.
The enclosed model code is the product of a working group
comprised of engineering, architectural, and construction
interests, local government interests, commercial interests,
state agencies, environmental interests, and others. A copy of
the working group membership list is attached hereto. The
language in the code represents considerable deliberation by the
working group in arriving at a mutually acceptable and realistic
final version.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Memorandum
Page Two
Although the Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985 may undergo
some slight revision in the upcoming Legislative session, the
enclosed model code is the embodiment of the best implementation
of the Act at this time for all concerned interests.
I welcome any comments or suggestions that you might have
relating to this matter. Please direct your questions or
requests for further information to:
Building Codes - Jack Haslam (904) 487-1824 or
S/C 277-1824
Coastal Building Zone - Terry Jernigan (904) 488-9210 or
S/C 278-9210
TL/gsi
Enclosure
CHAPTER XXXX
THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CODE
Section XX00 - Title
XX00.1 - Title
The provisions contained herein shall constitute the Coastal
Construction Code for construction within the coastal building zone
and coastal barrier islands in and shall
be referred to as the "Coastal Code" .
Section XX01 - Purpose
XX01.1 - General
The purpose of the (Coastal Code is to provide minimum
standards for the design and construction of buildings and
structures to reduce the harmful effects of hurricanes and other
natural disasters occurring along the coastal areas of
which front on the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Straits of
Florida, and Florida Bay. These standards are intended to specifi-
cally address design features which affect the structural stability
of the beach, dunes, and topography of adjacent properties. The
Coastal Code is site specific to the coastal building zone and
coastal barrier islands as defined herein and is not applicable
to other locations. In the event of a conflict between this
chapter and other chapters of this code, the requirements
resulting in more restrictive design shall apply. No provisions
in this chapter shall be construed to permit any construction in
any area prohibited by local city, county or state regulation.
Section XX02 - Scope
XX02.1 - Applicability
The requirements of this Coastal Code shall apply to the
following types of construction in the coastal building zone and
on coastal barrier islands in
(a) The new construction of, or improvement to major
structures, nonhabitable major structures, and minor structures
as defined herein.
(b) Construction which would change or alter the character of
the shoreline (e.g. excavation, grading, paving). The Coastal Code
does not apply to minor work in the nature of normal beach cleaning
or debris removal .
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XX02 . 2 - Existing Structures
The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to existing
structures, structures under construction, or structures for which
a valid and unexpired municipal or county building permit was issued
prior to the adoption of the Coastal Code.
XX02 . 3 - Multi-Zone Structures
For structures located partially in the coastal building zone,
the requirements of the Coastal Code shall apply to the entire
structure.
XX02 . 4 - Construction Seaward of Mean High Water
Structures or -construction extending seaward of the mean high
water line which are regulated by Section 161. 041, Florida Statutes,
(e.g. groins, jetties, moles, breakwaters, seawalls, revetments,
beach nourishment, inlet dredging, etc. ) , are specifically exempt
from the provisions of this chapter. In addition, the Coastal Code
does not apply to piers, pipelines, or outfalls which are regulated
pursuant to the provisions of Section 161. 053 , Florida Statutes.
XX02 . 5 - Applications for Permits
Applications for building permits for all construction in the
coastal building zone and on coastal barrier islands, if not of
normal or usual design as determined by the Building Official,
shall be certified by an architect or professional engineer
registered in the State of Florida. Such certification shall
state that the design plans and specifications for the
construction are in compliance with the criteria established by
this Coastal Code.
SECTION XX03 - DEFINITIONS
XX03 . 1 - General
The following terms are defined for general use in the Coastal
Code.
(a) "Beach" means the zone of unconsolidated material that
extends landward from the mean low water line to the place where
there is marked change in material or physiographic form, or to the
line of permanent vegetation, usually the effective limit of storm
waves. "Beach" is alternatively termed "shore" .
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(b) "Breakaway wall" or "frangible wall" means a partition
independent of supporting structural members that will withstand
design wind forces, but will fail under hydrostatic, wave, and
runup forces associated with the design storm surge. Under such
conditions, the wall shall fail in a manner such that it breaks up
into components that will minimize the potential for damage to
life or adjacent property.
(c) "Building Support Structure" means any structure which
supports floor, wall or column loads, and transmits them to the
foundation. The term shall include beams, grade beams, or joists,
and includes the lowest horizontal structural member exclusive of
piles, columns, or footings.
(d) "Coastal Barrier Islands" means geological features which
are completely surrounded by marine waters that front upon the open
waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, or
Strait of Florida and are composed of quartz sands, clays, lime-
stone, oolites, rock, coral, coquina, sediment, or other material,
including soil disposal, which features lie above the line of mean
high water. Mainland areas which were separated from the mainland
by artificial channelization for the purpose of assisting marine
commerce shall not be considered coastal barrier islands.
(e) "Coastal Building Zone" means the land area 1500 feet
landward of the coastal construction control line established
pursuant to Section 161.053 , Florida Statutes. For those coastal
cities and counties for which no coastal construction control line
has been established, the "coastal building zone" is defined as
that land area 3000 feet landward from the mean high water line.
On coastal barrier islands, the "coastal building zone" is defined
as the area 5000 feet landward from the coastal construction control
line or the entire island whichever is less. On barrier islands
for which no coastal construction control line has been
established the "coastal building zone" is the area 5000 feet
landward from the mean high water line or the entire island,
whichever is less.
(f) "Column Action" means the potential elastic instability
in piles or columns resulting in axial or lateral bending of the
member due to compressive stress.
(g) "Construction" means the carrying out of any building,
clearing, filling, or excavation or the making of any material
change in the size or use of any structure or the appearance of any
land. When appropriate to the context, "construction" refers to
the act of construction or the result of construction.
(h) "Dune" means a mound or ridge of loose sediments, usually
sand-sized, lying landward of the beach, and deposited by natural
or artificial means.
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(i) "Major Structure" includes but is not limited to
residential buildings including mobile homes, commercial,
institutional, industrial, and other construction having the
potential for substantial impact on coastal zones.
(j) "Mean High Water Line" means the intersection of the
tidal plane of mean high water with the shore. Mean high water is
the average height of high waters over a 19-year period. (See
Section 177 .27 (15), F.S.) .
(k) "Minor Structure" includes but is not limited to pile-
supported, elevated dune and beach walkover structures; beach
access ramps and walkways; stairways; pile-supported elevated
viewing platforms, gazebos, and boardwalks; lifeguard support
stands; public and private bathhouses; sidewalks, driveways,
parking areas, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, handball courts,
racquetball courts, and other uncovered paved areas; earth
retaining walls; sand fences, privacy fences, ornamental walls,
ornamental garden structures, aviaries, and other ornamental
construction. It shall be a characteristic of minor structures
that they are considered to be expendable under design wind, wave,
and storm forces.
(1) "Nonhabitable Major Structure" includes but is not
limited to swimming pools; parking garages; pipelines; piers;
canals, lakes, ditches, drainage structures, and other water
retention structures; water and sewage treatment plants; electrical
power plants, transmission and distribution lines, transformer
pads, vaults, and substations; roads, bridges, streets, and
highways; underground storage tanks; communications buildings and
towers; flagpoles and signs over 15 feet in height.
(m) "NGVD" means National Geodetic Vertical Datum - a
geodetic datum established by the National Ocean Service and
frequently referred to as the 1929 Mean Sea Level Datum.
SECTION XX04 - COASTAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
XX04 . 1 - General
Construction within the coastal building zone and on coastal
barrier islands shall meet the requirements of this chapter. All
structures shall be designed so as to minimize damage to life,
property, and the natural environment. Assistance in determining
the design parameters to minimize such damage may be found in the
reference documents listed in Section XX04.7.
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XX04.2 - Structural Requirements for Major Structures
(a) Foundations
All major structures shall be anchored to their foundations in such
a manner as to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral displacement.
Foundation design and construction shall consider all
anticipated loads resulting from design storm conditions,
including wave, hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, and wind loads acting
simultaneously with dead loads. Erosion computations for
foundation design shall account for all vertical and lateral
erosion and scour-producing forces, including localized scour due
to the presence of structural components.
1. Pile Foundations - shall be required for buildings located
in Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flood Insurance Rate Map "V" (velocity)
zones or where impacted by wave action.
(A) Pile dimensions, spacing and embedment shall be
designed consistent with the requirements of the
site, taking into account all vertical, lateral,
erosion and scour-producing forces.
(B) Piles shall be driven to a penetration which
achieves adequate bearing capacity taking into
consideration the anticipated loss of soil above
the design grade.
(C) In addition to the normal foundation analysis, the
pile foundation analysis shall consider piles in
column action, where appropriate, from the bottom
of the support structure to the design grade.
(D) Consideration shall also be given to the degree of
exposure to wave attack and the resulting impact
loads on lateral or diagonal bracing between piles.
Put in 2 . Monolithic Foundations - may be permitted in Federal
Emergency Management Agency Flood
Insurance Rate Map "A" or "B"
zones or in locations not
impacted by wave action.
(A) Monolithic foundations may be used if soil
conditions permit and if located at an elevation
which minimizes their effect on the beach and
adjacent properties. Due consideration shall be
given to their vulnerability to erosion under
design storm conditions.
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(B) In the event that a monolithic foundation is used,
the maximum elevation of the top of the slab is to
be below the design scour depth (see Chapter 5. 28 ,
Shore Protection Manual, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, 4th edition, 1984) unless positive methods
are provided to prevent scour.
(C) Other types of spread footings such as running
footers or pads may be permitted when positive
methods are provided to prevent scour.
(b) Understructures
No substantial walls or partitions shall be constructed
below the level of the first finished floor. This does not
preclude the construction of:
1. Stairways;.
2 . Shearwalls essentially perpendicular to breaking waves;
3 . Shearwalls essentially parallel to breaking waves which
do not exceed a maximum of 20% of the building length;
4 . Wind or sand screens constructed of fabric or wire mesh;
5. Light open lattice partitions with individual wooden
lattice strips no greater than 3/4" thick or 3" wide;
6. Elevator shafts;
7. Breakaway or frangible walls; or
8 . Substantial walls constructed above the wave action and
storm surge expected under design storm conditions.
(c) Building and Floor Elevations
The minimum elevation for the underside of the building
support structure (excluding foundation) shall be above the
elevation of the design breaking wave crests or wave uprush
superimposed on the storm surge with dynamic wave setup expected
under design storm conditions. (The elevation of the storm surge
with dynamic wave setup shall be either the elevation established
by the Florida Department of Natural Resources Coastal Construction
Control Line Study or the base flood elevation for the specific
area established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as
determined by the design engineer.) insert
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(d) Erosion and Design Grade
The elevation of the soil surface to be used in the design
of foundations, calculation of pile reactions and bearing
capacities shall not be greater than that which would result from
the erosion reasonably anticipated as a result of design storm
conditions. Calculation of the design grade shall take into
account localized scour due to the presence of structural
components. Erosion computations for foundation design shall
consider all vertical and lateral erosion and scour-producing
forces.
(e) Wave Force Design
1. Calculations for wave forces resulting from design storm
conditions on building foundations and superstructures may be based
upon the minimum criteria and methods prescribed in the Naval
Facilities Engineering Command Design Manual, NAVFAC DM-26,
U.S . Department of Navy; Shore Protection Manual, U.S. Department
of the Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Department of the Army Coastal
Engineering Research Center Technical Papers and Reports; the
Technical and Design Memoranda of the Division of Beaches and
Shores, Florida Department of Natural Resources; or other
professionally recognized methodologies which produce equivalent
design criteria.
2 . Breaking, broken, and nonbreaking waves shall be considered
as applicable. Design wave loading analysis shall consider
vertical uplift pressures and all lateral pressures to include
impact as well as dynamic loading and the harmonic intensification
resulting from repetitive waves.
(f) Hydrostatic Loads
Calculations for hydrostatic loads shall consider the maximum
water pressure resulting from a fully peaked, breaking wave
superimposed upon the design storm surge with dynamic wave setup.
Both free and hydrostatic loads shall be considered. Hydrostatic
loads which are confined shall be determined using the maximum
elevation to which the confined water would freely rise if
unconfined. Vertical hydrostatic loads shall be considered both
vertically downward and upward on horizontal or inclined surfaces of
major structures (e.g. floors, slabs, roofs, walls) . Lateral
hydrostatic loads shall be considered as forces acting horizontally
above and below grade on vertical or inclined surfaces. Hydrostatic
loads on irregular or curved geometric surfaces shall be determined
by considering the separate vertical and horizontal components
acting simultaneously under the distribution of the hydrostatic
pressures.
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(g) Hydrodynamic Loads
Hydrodynamic loads shall consider the maximum water pressures
resulting from the motion of the water mass associated with the
design storm. Full intensity loading shall be applied on all
structural surfaces above the design grade which would affect the
flow velocities.
(h) Design Conditions - General
1. Foundations for all major structures shall be designed
for the horizontial and vertical pressures generated by wave
forces between the elevation of the design breaking wave crests
or wave uprush superimposed upon the storm surge and the stable
soil elevation of the site.
2 . All major structures, except mobile homes, shall be
designed to withstand 140 mph windspeeds. Horizontal wind velocity
pressures shall not be less than the values given below:
BASIC WIND VELOCITY DESIGN PRESSURE
(Pounds per Square Foot)
Standard Building Code South Florida Building Code
Height Pressure Height Pressure
(ft) (psf) (ft) (psf)
0-30 41 0-5 30
31-50 54 5-15 37
51-100 65 15-25 45
101-200 79 25-35 50
201-300 92 35-55 56
301-400 101 55-75 63
401-500 109 75-100 68
501-800 121 100-150 75
801-1000 133 150-250 83
over 1000 137 250-350 97
350-550 109
550-750 121
750-1000 132
over 1000 137
* The above table is based upon the formula P=.00256 X V squared X
(H/30) to the power of two sevenths, where: P = pressure in pounds/square foot
V = 140 mph
H = height above grade in feet
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3 . Appropriate shape factors shall be applied for resistance
against overturning and uplift as required elsewhere in this
code. Internal pressures on internal walls, ceilings and floors
resulting from damaged windows or doors shall also be considered
in the design unless the specified windows and doors have been
tested by an approved testing agency and have been shown to be
capable of withstanding the design pressures required herein.
4 . Mobile homes shall conform to the Federal Mobile Home
Construction and Safety Standards of the Uniform Standards Code
ANSI book A-119. 1, pursuant to s. 320. 823 , Florida Statutes, in
addition to the other requirements contained in this chapter.
XX04 . 3 - Structural Requirements for Nonhabitable Major Structures
Nonhabitable major structures need not meet the specific
structural requirements of Section XX04 . 2, except that they shall
be designed to produce the minimum adverse impact on the beach and
dune system and shall comply with the applicable standards of
construction found elsewhere in this code. All sewage treatment
and public water supply systems shall be flood-proofed to prevent
infiltration of surface water anticipated under design storm
conditions. Underground utilities, excluding pad transformers and
vaults, shall be flood-proofed to prevent infiltration of surface
water expected under design storm conditions or shall otherwise be
designed to function when submerged under such storm conditions.
XX04 . 4 - Structural Requirements for Minor Structures
Minor structures need not meet the specific structural
requirements of Section XX04 .2, except that they shall be designed
to produce the minimum adverse impact on the beach and dune system
and shall comply with the applicable standards of construction
found elsewhere in this code.
XX04 . 5 - Location of Construction
Construction, except for elevated walkways, lifeguard support
stands, piers, beach access ramps, gazebos, and coastal or shore
protection structures, shall be located a sufficient distance
landward of the beach to permit natural shoreline fluctuations and
to preserve dune stability. Construction, including excavation,
may occur to the extent that the natural storm buffering and
protection capability of the dune is not diminished.
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XX04.6 - Public Access
Where the public has established an accessway through
private lands to lands seaward of mean high tide or water line by
prescription, prescriptive easement, or any other legal means,
development or construction shall not interfere with such right
of access unless a comparable alternative accessway is provided.
The developer shall have the right to improve, consolidate, or
relocate such public accessways so long as they are:
(a) Of substantially similar quality and convenience to the
public;
(b) Approved by the local government; and
(c) Consistent with the coastal management element of the
local comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to Section
163 . 3178 , Florida Statutes.
XX04.7 - References
Assistance in determining the design parameters and
methodologies necessary to comply with the requirements of this
chapter may be obtained from:
Shore Protection Manual, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 4th
edition, 1984 .
U.S. Department of the Army, Coastal Engineering Research
Center's Technical Papers and Reports.
Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of Beaches
and Shores Technical and Design Memoranda.
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Design Manual, NAVFAC
DM-26, U.S. Department of the Navy.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4-86
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 611, "BUILDING
CODE" BY REPEALING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
SUBSTITUTING IN ITS STEAD A NEW CHAPTER 611,
"BUILDING CODE" ; ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF
THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING
APPENDIXES "A" THROUGH "R" , WITH THE EXCEP-
TION OF APPENDIX "N" , WHICH IS NOT ADOPTED;
ESTABLISHING APPENDIX "S" , "COASTAL CONSTRUCT-
ION BUILDING CODE" ; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF
THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Florida, did, as
part of Chapter 85-55, Laws of Florida, adopt the Coastal Zone
Protection Act of 1985 , which Act was codified as Sections 161. 25
through 161. 58 , Florida Statutes ( 1985 ) , and
WHEREAS, the said Act defines certain requirements for
structures constructed within a zone known as the "Coastal
Building Zone" , and further requires that cities within the said
Coastal Building Zone adopt an ordinance as part of the local
building code which requires that structures within the Coastal
Building Zone comply with the said Act, and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral is located within the
Coastal Building Zone as defined in the said Act and must
therefore adopt such as ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as follows :
SECTION 1. Chapter 611, "Building Code" , of the Code of
Ordinances is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 611
Sec. 611. 01 Building Code Adopted. The following
Code is hereby adopted by reference as though it was
copied herein fully: Standard Building Code - 1985
Edition, including Appendixes "A" through "R" , with the
exception of Appendix "N" which is not adopted. (See old Code)
Sec. 611. 05 Administrative Authority or Official.
Whenever the term Administrative Authority or Official
is used in the Standard Building Code it shall be
construed to mean the Building Official of the City of
Cape Canaveral, Florida, or his authorized
representative.
ORDNANCE NO. 4-86
PAGE 1 OF 10
Codified 9/86 [signature]
INSERT Sec. 611.03 in here
Sec. 611. 10 Appendix "S" , Coastal Construction
Building Code, established. The State of Florida 's
Model Coastal Construction Code is hereby adopted as
Appendix "S" , Coastal Construction Building Code, of
the 1985 edition of the Standard Building Code. For
clarity, the numerals to the right of the decimal in
this chapter shall correspond to the same numerals in
other appendixes to the Standard Building Code. For
example, 611.101 of the City Code sh 11 correspond to §
101, etc. [Ord. No. 4-86, §1, 27 Feb 86]
Sec. 611. 100. 1 Title. The provisions herein
contained shall constitute the "Coastal Construction
Building Code" for the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida,
and shall be referred to as the "Coastal Code" . [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 101. 1 Purpose. The purpose of the
Coastal Code is to provide minimum standards for the
design and construction of buildings and structures to
reduce the harmful effects of hurricanes and other
natural disasters occuring along the coastal areas of
the City of Cape Canaveral. These standards are
intended to specifically address design features which
affect the structural stability of the beach, dunes,
and topography of adjacent properties. The Coastal
Code is site specific to the coastal building zone and
coastal barrier islands as defined herein and is not
applicable to other locations. In the event of a
conflict between this chapter and other chapters of
this code, the requirements resulting in more
restrictive design shall apply. No provisions in this
chapter shall be construed to permit any construction
in any area prohibited by local city, county or state
regulation. [star symbol]
Sec. 611.102. 1 Applicability. The requirements
of this Coastal Code shall apply to the following types
of construction in the City of Cape Canaveral.
A. The new construction of, or improvement to
major structures, nonhabitable major structures, and
minor structures as defined herein.
B. Construction which would change or alter the
character of the shoreline (e.g. , excavation, grading,
paving) . The Coastal Code does not apply to minor work
in the nature of normal beach cleaning or debris
removal. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 102.2 Existing Structures. The
requirements of this chapter shall not apply to
existing structures, structures under construction, or
structures for which a valid and unexpired building
permit was issued or applied for prior to the adoption
of the Coastal Code. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 102. 3 Multi-Zone Structures. For
structures located partially in the coastal building
zone the requirements of the Coastal Code shall apply
to the entire structure. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 102. 4 Construction Seaward of Mean High
Water. Structures or construction extending seaward of
the mean high water line which are regulated by Section
161.041, Florida Statutes, (e.g. , groins, jetties,
moles, breakwaters, seawalls, revetments, beach
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nourishment, inlet dredging, etc. ) , are specifically
exempt from the provisions of this chapter. In
addition, the Coastal Code does not apply to piers,
pipelines, or outfalls which are regulated pursuant to
the provisions of Section 161. 053, Florida Statutes. [star symbol
Sec. 611. 102. 5 Applications for Permits.
Applications for building permits for all construction
in the coastal building zone and on coastal barrier
islands, if not of normal or usual design as determined
by the Building Official, shall be certified by an
architect or professioanl engineer registered in the
State of Florida. Such certification shall state that
the design plans and specifications for the
construction are in compliance with the criteria
established by this Coastal Code. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 103. 1 Definitions. The following terms
are defined for general use in the Coastal Code.
Beach means the zone of unconsolidated material
that extends landward from the mean low water line to
the place where there is a marked change in material or
physiographic form, or to the line of permanent
vegetation, usually the effective limit of storm waves.
"Beach" is alternatively termed "shore" .
Breakaway wall or frangible wall means a
partition independent of supporting structural members
that will withstand design wind forces, but will fail
under hydrostatic, wave, and runup forces associated
with the design storm surge. Under such conditions,
the wall shall fail in a manner such that it breaks up
into components that will minimize the potential for
damage to life or adjacent property.
Building Support Structure means any structure
which supports floor, wall or column loads, and
transmits them to the foundation. The term shall
include beams, grade beams, or joists, and includes the
lowest horizontal structural member exclusive of piles,
columns, or footings.
Coastal Barrier Islands means geological features
which are completely surrounded by marine waters that
front upon the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico,
Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, or Strait of Florida and
are composed of quartz sands, clays, limestone,
oolites, rock, coral, coquina, sediment, or other
material, including soil disposal, which features lie
above the line of mean high water. Mainland areas
which were separated from the mainland by artifical
channelization for the purpose of assisting marine
commerce shall not be considered coastal barrier
islands.
Coastal Building Zone means the land area 1500
feet landward of the coastal construction control line
established pursuant to Section 161. 053, Florida
Statutes . For those coastal cities and counties for
which no coastal construction control line has been
established, the "coastal building zone" is defined as
that land area 3, 000 feet landward from the mean high
water line. On coastal barrier islands, the "coastal
building zone" is defined as the area 5,000 feet
landward from the coastal construction control line or
the entire island, whichever is less. On barrier
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islands for which no coastal construction control line
has been established, the "coastal building zone" is
the area 5,000 feet landward from the mean high water
line or the entire island, whichever is less.
Column Action means the potential elastic
instability in piles or columns resulting in axial or
lateral bending of the member due to compressive
stress.
Construction means the carrying out of any
building, clearing, filling, or excavation or the
making of any material change in the size or use of any
structure or the appearance of any land. When
appropriate to the context, "constuction" refers to the
act of constuction or the result of construction.
Dune means a mound or ridge of loose sediments,
usually sand-sized, lying landward of the beach, and
deposited by natural or artificial means.
Major Structure includes but is not limited to
residential buildings including mobile homes,
commercial, institutional, industrial, and other
construction having the potential for substantial
impact on coastal zones.
Mean High Water Line means the intersection of
the tidal plane of mean high water with the shore.
Mean high water is the average height of high waters
over a nineteen ( 19 ) year period. (See Section
177. 27(15) , F.S. ) .
Minor Structure includes but is not limited to
pile-supported, elevated dune and beach walkover
structures; beach access ramps and walkways, stairways;
pile-supported elevated viewing platforms, gazebos, and
boardwalks; lifeguard support stands; public and
private bathhouses; sidewalks, driveways; parking
areas, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, handball
courts, racquetball courts, and other uncovered paved
areas; earth retaining walls; sand fences, privacy
fences, ornamental walls, ornamental garden structures,
aviaries, and other ornamental construction. It shall
be a characteristic of minor structures that they are
considered to be expendable under design wind, wave,
and storm forces.
Nonhabitable Major Structure includes but is not
limited to swimming pools: parking garages; pipelines;
piers; canals, lakes, ditches, drainage structures, and
other water retention structures; water and sewage
treatment plants; electrical power plants, transmission
and distribution lines, transformer pads, vaults, and
substations; roads, bridges, streets, and highways;
underground storage tanks; communications buildings and
towers; flagpoles and signs over fifteen (15) feet in
height.
NGVD means National Geodetic Vertical Datum - a
geodetic datum established by the National Ocean
Service and frequently referred to as the 1929 Mean Sea
Level Datum. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104 . 1 Coastal Construction Requirements
Construction within the coastal building zone and on
coastal barrier islands shall meet the requirements of
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this code. All structures shall be designed so as to
minimize damage to life, property and the natural
environment. Assistance in determining the design
parameters to minimize such damage may be found in the
reference documents listed in Section 611. 301.6. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104.2 Structural Requirements for Major
Structures
A. Foundations All major structures shall be
anchored to their foundations in such a manner as to
prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral displacement.
Foundation design and construction shall consider all
anticipated loads resulting from design storm
conditions, including wave, hydrodynamic, hydrostatic,
and wind loads acting simultaneously with dead loads.
Erosion computations for foundation design shall
account for all vertical and lateral erosion and
scour-producing forces, including localized scour due
to the presence of structural components.
1. Pile Foundations shall be required for
buildings located in Federal Emergency Management
Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map "V" (velocity) zones or
where impacted by wave action.
(a) Pile dimensions, spacing and embedment
shall be designed consistent with the requirements of
the site, taking into account all vertical, lateral,
erosion and scour-producing forces.
(b) Piles shall be driven to a penetration
which achieves adequate bearing capacity taking into
consideration the anticipated loss of soil above the
design grade.
(c) In addition to the normal foundation
analysis, the pile foundation analysis shall consider
piles in column action, where appropriate, from the
bottom of the support structure to the design grade.
(d) Consideration shall also be given to the
degree of exposure to wave attack and the resulting
impact loads on lateral or diagonal bracing between
piles.
2. Monolithic Foundations may be permitted in
Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance
Rate Map "A" or "B" zones or in locations not impacted
by wave action.
(a) Monolithic foundations may be used if
soil conditions permit and if located at an elevation
which minimizes their effect on the beach and adjacent
properties. Due consideration shall be given to their
vulnerability to erosion under design storm conditions.
(b) In the event that a monolithic foundation
is used, the maximum elevation of the top of the slab
is to be below the design scour depth (see Chapter
5.28, Shore Protection Manual, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, 4th edition, 1984) unless positive methods
are provided to prevent scour.
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(c) Other types of spread footings such as
running footers or pads may be permitted when positive
methods are provided to prevent scour .
B. Understructures. No substantial walls or
partitions shall be constructed beLow the level of the
first finished floor. This does not preclude the
construction of:
1. Stairways
2 . Shearwalls essentially perpendicular to
breaking waves
3. Shearwalls essentially parallel to breaking
waves which do not exceed a maximum of twenty (20 )
percent of the building length
4 . Wind or sand screens constructed of fabric or
wire mesh
5. Light open lattice partitions with individual
wooden lattice strips no greater than three-quarter
( 3/4 ) inch thick or three ( 3 ) inches wide
6 . Elevator shafts
7. Breakaway or frangible walls; or
8 . Substantial walls constructed above the wave
action and storm surge expected under design storm
conditions.
C. Buildings and Floor Elevations. The minimum
elevation for the underside of the building
support structure (excluding foundation) shall be above
the elevation of the design breaking wave crests or
wave uprush superimposed on the storm surge with
dynamic wave setup expected under design storm
conditions. The elevation of the storm surge with
dynamic wave setup shall be either the elevation
established by the Florida Department of Natural
Resources Coastal Construction Control Line Study or
the base flood elevation for the specific area
established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
as determined by the design engineer.
D. Erosion and Design Grade. The elevation of
the soil surface to be used in the design of
foundations, calculation of pile reactions and bearing
capacities shall not be greater than that which would
result from the erosion reasonably anticipated as a
result of design storm conditions . Calculation of the
design grade shall take into account localized scour
due to the presence of structural components. Erosion
computations for foundation design shall consider all
vertical and lateral erosion and scour-producing
forces.
E. Wave Force Design.
1. Calculations for wave forces resulting from
design storm conditions on building foundations and
superstructures may be based upon the minimum criteria
and methods prescribed in the Naval Facilities
Engineering Command Design Manual , NAVFAC DM-26, U. S.
Department of Navy Shore Protection Manual, U. S.
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Department of the Army Corps of Engineers; U.S.
Department of the Army Coastal Engineering Research
Center Technical Papers and Reports; the Technical and
Design Memoranda of the Division of Beaches and Shores,
Florida Department of Natural Resources; or other
professionally recognized methodologies which produce
equivalent design criteria.
2. Breaking, broken, and nonbreaking waves shall
be considered as applicable. Design wave loading
analysis shall consider vertical uplift pressures and
all lateral pressures to include impact as well as
dynamic loading and the harmonic intensification
resulting from repetitive waves.
F. Hydrostatic Loads. Calculations for
hydrostatic loads shall consider the maximum water
pressure resulting from a fully peaked, breaking wave
superimposed upon the design storm surge with dynamic
wave setup. Both free and hydrostatic loads shall be
considered. Hydrostatic loads which are confined shall
be determined using the maximum elevation to which the
confined water would freely rise if unconfined.
Vertical hydrostatic loads shall be considered both
vertically downward and upward on horizontal or
inclined surfaces of major structures (e.g. , floors,
slabs, roofs, walls) . Lateral hydrostatic loads shall
be considered as forces acting horizontally above and
below grade on vertical or inclined surfaces.
Hydrostatic loads on irregular or curved geometric
surfaces shall be determined by considering the
separate vertial and horizontal components acting
simultaneously under the distribution of the
hydrostatic pressures.
G. Hydrodynamic Loads. Hydrodynamic loads shall
consider the maximum water pressures resulting from he
motion of the water mass associated with the design
storm. Full intensity loading shall be applied on all
structural surfaces above the design grade which would
affect the flow velocities.
H. Design Conditions - General.
1. Foundations for all major structures shall be
designed for the horizontal and vertical pressures
generated by wave forces between the elevation of the
design breaking wave crests or wave uprush superimposed
upon the storm surge and the stable soil elevation of
the site.
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3. Appropriate shape factors shall be applied for
resistance against overturning and uplift as required
elsewhere in this code. Internal pressures on internal
walls, ceilings and floors resulting from damaged
windows or doors shall also be considered in the design
unless the specified windows and doors have been tested
by an approved testing agency and have been shown to be
capable of withstanding the design pressures required
herein.
4 . Mobile homes shall conform to the Federal
Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards of the
Uniform Standards Code ANSI book A-119 . 1, pursuant to
§320 .823, Florida Statutes, in addition to the other
requirements contained in this chapter. [Ord. No. 4-86, §1, 27 Feb 86;
Ord. No. 21-86, §1, 19 Aug 86]
Sec. 611. 104 . 3 Structural requirements for
Nonhabitable Major Structures . Nonhabitable major
structures need not meet the specific structural
requirements of Sec. 611.104 . 2, except that they shall
be designed to produce the minimum adverse impact on
the beach and dune system and shall comply with the
applicable standards of construction found elsewhere in
this code. All sewage treatment and public water
supply systems shall be flood-proofed to prevent
infiltration of surface water expected under design
storm conditions. Underground utilities, excluding pad
transformers and vaults, shall be flood-proofed to
prevent infiltration of surface water expected under
design storm conditions or shall otherwise be designed
to function when submerged under such storm conditions. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104. 4 Structural Requirements for Minor
Structures . Minor structures need not meet the
specific structural requirements of Sec. 611. 104 . 2,
except that they shall be designed to produce the
minimum adverse impact on the beach and dune system and
shall comply with the applicable standards of
construction found elsewhere in this code. [star symbol]
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Sec. 611. 104. 5 Location of Construction.
Construction except for elevated walkways, lifeguard
support stands, piers, beach access ramps, gazebos, and
coastal or shore protection structures , shall be
located a sufficient distance landward of the beach to
permit natural shoreline fluctuations and to preserve
dune stability. Construction, including excavation,
may occur to the extent that the natural storm
buffering and protection capability of the dune is not
dimished. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 104. 6 Public Access. Where the public
has established an accessway through private lands to
lands seaward of mean high tide or water line by
prescription, prescriptive easement, or any other legal
means, development or construction shall not interfere
with such right of access unless a comparable
alternative accessway is provided. The developer shall
have the right to improve, consolidate, or relocate
such public accessways so long as they are:
A. Of substantially similar quality and
convenience to the public;
B. Approved by the local government; and
C. Consistent with the coastal management element
of the local comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to
Section 163. 3178, Florida Statutes.
Sec. 611. 104 . 7 References. Assistance in
determining the design parameters and methodologies
necesary to comply with the requirements of this
chapter may be obtained from:
Shore Protection Manual, U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers, 4th edition, 1984.
U. S. Department of the Army, Coastal Engineering
Research Center ' s Technical Papers and Reports.
Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division
of Beaches and Shores Technical and Design Memoranda.
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Design
Manual, NAVFAC DM-26 , U. S. Department of the Navy. [star symbol]
Sec. 611. 40 Penalty. Any and all persons who
shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter or
shall fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or
fail to comply with any order or regulation made
thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any
detailed statement or specifications or plans submitted
and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit
issued thereunder, shall severally for each and every
such violation and non-compliance, respectively, be
punished as provided in § 801. 01. (See old Code)
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SECTION 2. All portions of the Code in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3 . This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, this 27th day of February , 1986 .
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First Reading: February 4, 1986
Posted: February 5, 1986
Advertised: February 8, 1986
Second Reading: February 27, 1986
NAME YES NO
FISCHETTI YES
LEE YES
MARCHETTI YES
NICHOLAS YES
WINCHESTER YES
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ORDINANCE NO. 10-86
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 611, "BUILDING
CODE" , OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, BY REQUIRING
STANDPIPES ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL UNITS;
REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 611, "Building Code" , of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby
amended by adding the following Section:_
Sec. 611.03 Standpipe Section Amended. Section 902,
"Standpipes" , of the Standard Building Code, 1985
Edition, is hereby amended by amending sub-section
902. 3 . 2 to read as follows:
All residential structures (Group R) , twenty-five
( 25) feet or more in height, when not equipped
throughout with a complete automatic fire-
extinguishing system, shall be provided with a
Class III standpipe system. [Ord. No. 10-86, §1, 15 Apr 86]
SECTION 2. All portions of the Code in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3 . This Ordinance shall beome effective immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 15th day of April , 1986 .
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First Reading: April 1, 1986
Posted: April 2, 1986
Advertised: April 5, 1986
Second Reading: April 15, 1986
NAME YES NO
FISCHETTI YES
LEE YES
MARCHETTI YES
NICHOLAS YES
Codified 9/86 [signature]
ORDINANCE NO. 21-86
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 611, "BUILDING
CODE" , BY REDUCING THE WIND SPEED DESIGN FOR
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION TO 110 MILES PER HOUR;
REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 611, "Building Code" , is hereby amended
by repealing Section 611. 104 . 2, sub-paragraph (H) ( 2 ) , in its
entirety and replacing it with the following:
Section 611. 104 . 2 (H) (2 ) - All major structures,
except mobile homes, shall, at a minimum, be designed
and constructed in accordance with section 1205 of the
1986 revisions to the 1985 Standard Building Code using
a fastest mile-wind velocity of 110 miles per hour.
SECTION 2. All portions of the Co e in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 19th day of August , 1986 .
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First Reading: August 5, 1986
Posted: August 6, 1986
Advertised: August 9, 1986
Second Reading: August 19, 1986
NAME YES NO
FISCHETTI YES
KIDD YES
LEE YES
MARCHETTI YES
NICHOLAS YES
Codified 9/86 [signature]
§ 611 . 01 BUILDING CODE § 611. 04
CHAPTER 611
BUILDING CODE
Sec. 611. 01 Building Code Adopted. The following Code
is hereby adopted by reference as though it was copied
herein fully: Standard Building Code - 1982 Edition,
as amended by 1983 Revisions. [Ord. No. 3-72 , § 2 ,
18 Apr 1972 ; Ord. No. 13-82 , § 1, 7 Sep 1982; Ord. No .
19-83 , § 1 , 6 Sep 1984; Ord. No. 4-86, §1, 27 Feb 86]
Sec. 611 . 02 Building Code Section Deleted. Section
102 .1 (b) , Standard Building Code 1982 Edition with current
amendments , is deleted. [Ord. No. 3-72 , § 2 , 18 Apr 1972 ;
Ord. No. 13-82 , § 1 , 7 Sep 1982]
Sec. 611.03 Administrative Authority or Official.
Whenever the term Administrative Authority or Official
is usedin the Standard Building Code it shall be construed
to mean the Building Official of the City of Cape Canaveral ,
Florida or his authorized representative. [Ord. No. 13-82 ,
§ 7 , 7 Sep 1982; Ord. No. 4-86, §1, 27 Feb 86]
Sec. 611.04 Penalty. Any and all persons who shall
violate any of the provisions of this Chapter or shall
fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to
comply with any order or regulation made thereunder, or
who shall build in violation of any detailed statement or
specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder
or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, shall
severally for each and every such violation and non-
compliance, respectively, be punished as provided in
§ 801. 01 . [Ord. No. 3-72 , § 3 , 18 Apr 1972; Ord. No.
13-82 , § 8 , 7 Sep 1982; Ord. No. 4-86, §1, 27 Feb 86]
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Codified 9/86 [signature]
History File Chapter 611
City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 305 783-1100
CITY OF
CAPE CARAVERAL
July 31, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
RE: AMENDING COASTAL CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODE
During the 1986 legislative session, the Coastal Zone
Protection Act of 1985 was amended to modify provisions
of the coastal building code. The City adopted the
coastal building code in February to meet the statutory
adoption date of March 1. The 1986 revisions move the
required adoption date to January 1, 1987, leaving the
City with stricter requirements with regard to wind
speed design requirements than the statute will require.
The Florida Department of Community Affairs has yet to
develop a new model coastal construction code to include
the 1986 amendments.
The original model coastal construction code was adopted
by the City as Section 611.10 of the City Code. If the
Mayor and City Council wish to adopt the 1986 statute
amendments at this time, it is recommended that Section
611. 10 be revised to adopt the Coastal Zone Protection Act
of 1985, and 1986 amendments, and the model code, as
amended, by reference and not the detailed version as
a subsection of the City Code.
Frederick C. Nutt
FCN:ab
860275
[signature]
[seal of The State of Florida]
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2571 EXECUTIVE CENTER CIRCLE, EAST • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
BOB GRAHAM TOM LEWIS,JR.
Governor Secretary
June 20, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Local Officials
FROM: Tom Lewis, Jr. , AIA , Secretary [signature]
SUBJECT: 1986 Amendments to the "Coastal Zone Protection
Act of 1985"
You will find enclosed an enrolled copy of amendments to the
"Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985" enacted during 1986
legislative session. The following changes are of particular
importance and are shown underlined in the law. Please bear in
mind that only the changes are shown here. These changes must be
placed within the context of the overall act you received last
year.
161. 54 (1) - changes the definition of coastal building zone
for areas in which a coastal construction control line (CCCL) has.
not been established.
161. 54 (5) - includes substantial improvement in the
definition of "construction" .
161. 54 (11) - clarifies definition of "State Minimum Building
Codes" .
161. 55 (1) (b) - requires mobile homes to be placed in
accordance with federal flood insurance regulations.
161. 55 (1) (c) - clarifies elevation requirements, makes
construction requirements consistent with federal flood insurance
regulations.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Local Officials
June 20, 1986
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161. 55 (1) (d) - reduces the windspeed requirement FROM 140
mph To 110 mph, 115 mph in the Florida Keys. Requires use of the
1986 revisions to the 1985 Standard Building Code. Specifically,
the ANSI standards for windspeed design found in Section 1205 of
the 1986 revisions.
161. 55 (1) (e) - limits the area for which erosion and scour
computations must be applied to foundation design. Requires
erosion and scour computations only in areas seaward of the
coastal construction control line (CCCL) for those counties in
which the CCCL has been updated since June 30, 1980. For those
counties in which the CCCL has not been updated since June 30,
1980 the Department of Natural Resources will provide technical
assistance in determining those areas for which erosion and scour
computations must be applied.
161. 55 (2) & (3) - requires construction of minor structures
and nonhabitable major structures in accordance with other
applicable provisions of the local building code.
161. 55 (5) - clarifies application of construction
requirements to coastal barrier islands for which a CCCL has not
been established, including the Florida Keys. Further provides a
process to reduce the size of the coastal building zone in the
area from Ft. Pierce Inlet to Sebastian Inlet, but in no case
shall the coastal building zone be less than 2 ,500 feet landward
from the CCCL.
161.55 (6) (b) - reiterates DNR authority seaward of the CCCL.
161.56 (1) & (2) - changes date for local government
compliance FROM March 1, 1986 TO January 1, 1987.
161. 56 (3) - reiterates DNR authority seaward of the CCCL.
161.56 (4) - establishes a coastal construction training
program for local building enforcement agencies. Provides a no-
cost training program for building inspectors including a $100
grant for each attendee intended to defray local expenses
associated with participation. Further requires development of a
deemed-to-comply construction manual to assist local officials in
interpreting coastal construction requirements.
Local Officials
June 20, 1986
Page Three
The preceding changes are specifically intended to clarify,
and in some cases, correct the coastal construction requirements
enacted during the 1985 session. These changes do not represent a
weakening or reduction of legislative intent but rather a means of
making the law more effective and comprehensible. The changes to
the construction requirements as well as the addition of the
training program is a comprehensive effort toward providing a
balanced program of both regulation and education. It is my
considered judgment that this type of approach will provide a
more effective method of reducing storm-related damages and
threat to life while further protecting our coastal resources.
During the coming weeks you will be receiving further
information to assist you in understanding our comprehensive
approach. This will include a coastal construction manual
developed by FEMA, a revised model coastal construction code and
additional information on our training program. In the interim,
you may direct any questions you might have to George Smith at
(904) 488-9210, suncom 278-9210.
I look forward to working with you on this challenging and
important undertaking.
TL/tjw
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15 (1) "Coastal building zone" means the land area from
16 the seasonal high-water line landward to a line 1,500 feet
17 landward from the coastal constrution control line as
18 established pursuant to s. 161.053, and, for those coastal
19 areas fronting on the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Florida
20 Bay, or Strait of Florida and not included under s.
21 161.053, the land area seaward of the Post landward velocity
22 zone (V-zone) line as established by the Federal Emergency
23 Management Agency and shown on flood insurance rate maps a
24 line-3,000-feet-landward-from-the-mean-high-water-line.
25 (2) "Coastal barrier islands" means geological
26 features which are completely surrounded by marine waters that
27 front upon the open waters of the Guld of Mexico, Atlantic
28 Ocean, Florida Bay, or Straits Strait or Florida and are
29 composed of quartz sands, clays, limestone, colies, rock
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1 water. Mainland areas which were separated from the maindland
2 by artificial channelization for the purpose of assisting
3 marine commerce shall not be considered coastal barrier
4 islands.
5 (3) "Beach" means the zone of unconsolidated material
6 that extends landward from the mean low-water line to the
7 place where there is marked change in material or
8 physiograpgic form, or to the line of permanent vegetation,
9 usually the effective limit of storm waves. "Beach" is
10 alternatively termed "shore."
11 (4) "Dune" means a mound or ridge of loose sediments,
12 usually sand-sized sediments, lying landward of the beach and
13 deposited by any natural or artificial mechanism.
14 (5) "Construction" means the carrying out of any
15 building, clearing, filling, or excavation, or substantial
16 improvement in the size or
17 use of any structure or the appearance of any land. When
18 appropriate to the context, "construction" refers to the act
19 of construction or the result of construction.
20 (6)(a) "Major structure" means houses, mobile homes,
21 apartment buildings, condominiums, motels, hotels,
22 restaurants, towers, other types of residential, commercial,
23 or public buildings, and other construction having the
24 potential for substantial impact on coastal zones.
25 (b) "Minor structure" means pile-supported, elevated
26 dune and beach walkover structures; beach access ramps and
27 walkways; stairways; pile-supported, elevated viewing
28 platforms, gazebos, and boardwalks; lifeguard support stands;
29 public and private bathhouses; sidewalks, driveways, parking
30 areas, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, handball courts,
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1 retaining walls; and sand fences, privacy fences, ornamental
2 walls, ornamental garden structures, aviaries, and other
3 ornamental cosntruction. It shall be a characteristic of
4 minor structures that they are considered to be expendable
5 under design wind, wave, and storm forces.
6 (c) "Nonhabitable major structures" means swimming
7 pools; parking garages; pipelines; piers; canals, lakes,
8 ditches, drainage structures, and other water retention
9 structures; water and sewage treatment plants; electrical
10 power plants, and all related structures or facilities,
11 transmission lines, distribution lines, transformer pads,
12 vaults, and substations, roads, bridges, streets, and
13 highways; and underground storage tanks.
14 (d) "Coastal or shore protection structure" means
15 shore-hardening structures, such as seawalls, bulkheads,
16 revetments, rubble mound structures, groins, breakwaters, and
17 aggregates of materials other than beach sand used for
18 shoreline protection; beach and dune restoration; and other
19 structures which are intended to prevent erosion or protect
20 other structures from wave and hydrodynamic forces.
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23 shall not eb construed as excluding from the operation of ss.
24 161.52-161.58 any other structure which by its usage, design,
25 dimensions, or structural configuration would require
26 engineering consideration similar to the listed structures.
27 (7) "Building support structure" means any structure
28 which supports floor, wall, or column loads and transmits such
29 loads to the foundation, and includes means, grade beams, or
30 joins and the lowest horizontal structural member exclusive
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1 (8) "Breakaway wall" or "frangible wall" means a
2 partition independent of supporting structural members that
3 will withstand design wind forces, but will fall under
4 hydrostatic, wave, and runup forces associated with the design
5 storm surge. Under such conditions, the wall will fall in a
6 manner such that it dissolves or breaks up into components
7 that will not act as potentially damaging missiles.
8 (9) "Department" means the Department of Natural
9 Resources.
10 (10) "State land planning agency" means the Department
11 of Community Affairs.
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13 recognized model building construction codes as identified in
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21 reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of
22 which equals or exceeds a cumulative total of 50 percent of
23 the market value of the structure either;
24 (a) Before the improvement or repair is started; or
25 (b) If the structure has been damaged, and is being
26 restored, before the damage occured.
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1 dimensions of the structure. The term does not, however,
2 include either any project for improvement of a structure to
3 comply with existing state or local health, sanitary, or
4 safety code specifications which are solely necessary to
5 assure safe living conditions; or any alteration of a
6 structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places
7 or the State Inventory of Historic Places.
8 (13) When used in ss. 161.52-161.58, the terms
9 defined in s. 177.27(1)-(31) shall have the same meaning as
10 provided in that section.
11 Section 3. Section 161-55, Florida Sttutes, is
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13 161.55 Requirement for activities or construction
14 within the coastal building zone.--The following requirements
15 shall apply beginning March 1, 1986, to construction within
16 the coastal building zone and shall be minimum standards for
17 construction in this area:
18 (1) STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS; MAJOR STRUCTURES.--
19 (a) Major structures shall conform to the state
20 minimum building code in effect in the jurisdiction.
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23 Home Construction and Safety Standards or the Uniform
24 Standards Code AMS: book A-119.1, pursuant to s. 320.823, and
25 to the requirements of paragraph (c).
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28 constructed, and located in compliance with the National Flood
29 Insurance Program regulations as found in 44 C.F.R. Paris 59
30 and 60 or the local flood damage prevention ordinance,
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9 designed and constructed in accordance with section 1205 of
10 the 1986 revisions to the 1985 Standard Building Code using a
11 fastest mile-wind velocity of 110 miles per hour except for
12 the Florida Keys which shall use a fastest mile-wind velocity
13 of 115 miles per hour. This does not preclude use of a
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5 structure shall consider all anticipated loads resulting from
6 a 100-year storm event, including wave, hydrostatic, and
7 hydrodynamic loads acting simulntaneously with live
8 and dead loads. Erosion computations for foundation design
9 shall account for all vertical and lateral erosion and scour-
10 producing forces, including localized scour due to the
11 presence of structural components. Foundation design and
12 cosntruction shall provide for adequate bearing capacity
13 taking into consideration the anticipated loss of soil above
14 the design grade as a result of localized scour. The erosion
15 computations required by this paragraph do not apply landward
16 of coastal cosntruction control lines which have been
17 established or updated since June 10, 1980. Upon request, the
18 Department of Natural Resources may provide information and
19 guidance as to those areas within the coastal building zone
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4 structures need not meet specific structural requirements
5 provided in subsection (1), except for the requirements of the
6 paragraph (c) and except for applicable provisions of the
7 state minimum building code in effect in the jurisdiction,
8 that Such structures shall be designed to produce the minimum
9 adverse impact on the beach and the dune system and adjacent
10 properties and to reduce the potential for water or wind blown
11 material. Construction of a rigid coastal or shore protection
12 structure designed primarily to protect a minor structure
13 shall not be permitted.
14 (3) STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS; NONHABITABLE MAJOR
15 STRUCTURES.--Nonhabitable major structures need not meet
16 specific structural requirements provided in subsection (1),
17 except for the requirements of paragraph (c) and except for
18 applicable provisions of the state minimum building code in
19 effect in the jurisdiction, that Such structures shall be
20 designed to produce the minimum adverse impact on the beach
21 and dune system and shall comply with any applicable stats and
22 local standards not found in this section. All sewage
23 treatment plants and public water supply systems shall be
24 flood proofed to prevent infiltration of surface water from a
25 100-year storm event. Underground utilities, excluding pad
26 transformers and vaults, shall be flood proofed to prevent
27 infiltration of surface water from a 100-year storm event or
28 shall otherwise be designed so as to function when submerged
29 by such storm event.
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1 access ramps, gazebos, and coastal or shore protection
2 structures, shall be located a sufficient distance landward of
3 the beach to permit natural shoreline fluctuations and to
4 preserve dune stability.
5 (5) APPLICATION TO COASTAL BARRIER ISLANDS.--All
6 building requirements applicable to the coastal building zone
7 shall also apply to coastal barrier islands. The coastal
8 building zone on coastal barrier islands shall be the land
9 area from the seasonable high-water line to a line 5,000 feet
10 landward from the coastal construction control line
11 established pursuant to s. 161.053, or the entire island,
12 whichever is less. For coastal barrier islands on which a
13 coastal construction control line has not been established
14 pursuant to s. 161.053, the coastal building zone shall be the
15 land area seaward of the most landward velocity zone (V zone)
16 boundary line fronting upon the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic
17 Ocean, Florida Bay, or Straits or Florida. All land area in
18 the Florida Keys located within Monroe County shall be
19 included in the coastal building zone. The coastal building
20 zone on any coastal barrier island between Sebastian Inlet and
21 Fort Pierce Inlet may be reduced in size upon approval of the
22 Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission, if it determines that
23 the local government with jurisdiction has provided adequate
24 protection for the barrier island. In no case, however, shall
25 the coastal building zone be reduced to an area less than a
26 line 2,500 feet landward of the coastal construction control
27 line. In determining whether the local goverment with
28 jusrisdiction has provided adequate protection, the Land and
29 Water Adjudicatory COmmission shall determine that the local
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2 building zone if it determines that 6 months after a local
3 government comprehensive plan is due for submision to the
4 state land planning agency pursuant to s. 163.3167, the local
5 government with jurisdiction has not adopted a coastal
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16 constrctuon shall not interfere with such right of public
17 access unless a comparable alternative accessway is provided.
18 The developer shall have the right to improve, consolidate, or
19 relocate such public accessways so long as the accessways
20 provided by the developer are:
21 (a) Of substantially similar quality and convenience
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1 (1) Each local government which is required to adopt a
2 building code by s. 553.73 and which has a coastal building
3 zone or some portion of a coastal zone within its territorial
4 boundaries shall adopt, not later than January 1, 1987,
5 as part of its building code, the requirements
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10 the state land planning agency that is has adopted a building
11 code pursuant to this section. Within 90 days after January
12 1, 1987, the state land planning agency shall
13 submit to the Administration Commission a list of those local
14 governments which have not submitted such evidence of
15 adoption. The sole issue before the Administration Commission
16 shall be whether or not to impose sanctions pursuant to s.
17 163.3184(8).
18 (3) Nothing in ss. 161.52-161.58 shall be construed to
19 limit or abrogate the right and power of the department to
20 require permits or to adopt and enforce standards pursuant to
21 s. 161.041 or s. 161.053 for construction seaward of the
22 coastal construction control line that are as restrisctive as,
23 or more restrictive than, the requirements provided in s.
24 161.55 or the rights or powers of local governments to enact
25 and enforce setback requirements or zoning or building codes
26 that are as restrictive as, or more restrictive than, the
27 requirements provided in s. 161.55.
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29 and enforcement of s. 161.55, the state land planning agency
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1 agencies specified in subsection (1). The state land planning
2 agency shall provide an initial training program not later
3 than April 1,1987, and on a recurring biennial basis shall
4 provide a continuing education program beginning July 1, 1989.
5 In addition to providing such programs at no registration cost
6 to local enforcement agency participants, the state land
7 planning agency shall provide a grant to each particupating
8 local government enforcement agency in the amount of $100 for
9 such attendee representing and employed by such local
10 enforcement agency. No later than December 1, 1986, the state
11 land planning agency shall further develop a deemed-to-comply
12 manual which contains, as determined appropriate by the state
13 land planning agency, methods, materials, connections,
14 applicability, and other associated information for use by the
15 local enforcement agency in complying with subsection (1).
16 Section 5. Subsection (2) of section 161.58, Florida
17 Statutes, is amended to read:
18 161.58 Vehicular traffic on coastal beaches.--
19 (2) Vehicular traffic, except that which is necessary
20 for cleanup, repair, or public safety, or for the purpose of
21 maintaining existing authorized public accessways, is
22 prohibited on coasted beaches. Notwithstanding the provisions
23 of this subsection, the local government with jurisdiction
24 over a coastal beach or part of a coastal beach, by a three-
25 fifths vote of its governing body, may authorize vehicular
26 traffic on all or portions of the beaches under its
27 jurisdiction. Any such local government shall be authorized
28 by a three-fifths vote of its governing body to charge a
29 reasonable fee for vehicular traffic access. The revenues
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2 sanitation, lifeguards, or other staff purposes. Except where
3 authorized by the local government, any person driving any
4 vehicle on, over, or across the beach shall be guilty of a
5 misdemeanor of the second egree, punishable as provided in s.
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City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 305 783-1100
CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL January 28, 1986
FILE COPY
Department of Community Affairs
c/o Terry Jernigan, Coastal Program Section
2571 Executive Center Circle, East
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Dear Sir:
Enclosed for your review and response, please find a copy of the Building Code
Requirements proposed for use in regulating construction activities within the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as prescribed by the "Coastal Zone Protection
Act of 1985."
The entire corporate limits of the City has been classified as being within the
Coastal Building Zone.
Included with this package is a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood
Insurance Rate Map that is site specific to the Cape Canaveral area.
The information herein contained has also been sent to Mr. Jack Haslam, of the
Department of Community Affairs, Codes and Standards Section.
Please respond with review comments as soon as possible. I may be reached at
(305) 783-1391.
Sincerely,
[signature]
Artis A. Gunn
Building Official
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City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 305 783-1100
CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL
January 28, 1986
Department of Community Affairs
c/o Jack Haslam, Codes and Standards Section
2571 Executive Center Circle, East
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Dear Sir:
Enclosed for your review and response, please find a copy of the Building Code
Requirements proposed for use in regulating construction activities within the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as prescribed by the "Coastal Zone Protection
Act of 1985."
The entire corporate limits of the City has been classified as being within the
Coastal Building Zone.
Included with this package is a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood
Insurance Rate Map that is site specific to the Cape Canaveral area.
The information herein contained has also been sent to Mr. Terry Jernigan of the
Department of Community Affairs, Coastal Program.
Please respond with review comments as soon as possible. I may be reached at
(305) 783-1391.
Sincerely,
[signature]
Artis A. Gunn
Building Official
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FILE COPY
[seal of The State of Florida]
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2571 EXECUTIVE CENTER CIRCLE , EAST • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
BOB GRAHAM TOM LEWIS,JR.
Governor Secretary
F ebruary 12, 1986
Artis A. Gunn
Building Official
105 Polk Avenue PO Box 326
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Dear Mr. Gunn:
This is in response to your letter of February 6, 1986
concerning a proposed modification to S 301. 1(10) of the Coastal
Code you previously submitted to us for review.
It is our understanding that the base flood elevations
established V zones under the FEMA program include the design
breaking wave height and the storm surge height. For A zones,
the base flood elevation is the storm surge height only since no
breaking waves are anticipated.
It would appear, therefore, that your proposed amend-
ment still meets the requirement that the building support struc-
ture be above the "design breaking wave crests or wave uprush as
superimposed on the storm surge. " I would call your attention,
however, to the fact that the language in the new law says that
the building support structure must be "above" the design
breaking wave superimposed upon the storm surge, not "at or
above" as stated in your proposed amended language. It is our
recommendation, then, that you strike the words "at or" from the
proposed amendement language.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
[signature]
John H. Haslam,
Codes and Standards
Administrator
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
FILE COPY
City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 305 783-1100
CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL
March 10, 1986
State of Florida
Department of Community Affairs
2571 Executive Center Circle, East
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Gentlemen:
Enclosed please find a certified copy of Ordinance
No . 4-86 which adopted the Coastal Construction Building
Code for the City of Cape Canaveral .
If you need any additional information, do not hesitate
to call .
Sincerely,
[signature]
Janet S . Leeser
City Clerk
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2571 EXECUTIVE CENTER CIRCLE, EAST • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
BOB GRAHAM TOM LEWIS,JR.
Governor February 14, 1986 Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Local Government Officials
FROM: Department of Community Affairs Office of Coastal
Programs
SUBJECT: Address for Submitting Coastal Construction Code for
Review
The Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985 mandated new
rigorous construction requirements along Florida ' s coastline.
Each local government or licensing board is required by the Act
to amend its building code to reflect these new construction
standards.
Florida statutes Chapter 161. 56 (2) states, "Each local
government shall provide evidence to the state land planning
agency that they have adopted a building code pursuant to this
section. " Please direct such evidence to the following address:
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Bureau of State Resource Planning
Office of Coastal Programs
2571 Executive Center Circle East
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Your cooperation in this matter will serve to expedite the
review process of the coastal construction codes.
GS/tc
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 305 783-1100
CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL
January 30, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
RE: COASTAL CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODE AND
STANDARD BUILDING CODE
In the last session, the Florida Legislature, in its Growth
Management legislation package, mandated that municipalities
adopt a coastal construction building code to supplement the
standard building code . The coastal construction building
code will apply to all land area within the City. The
standards called for in the code incorporate standards in
state statutes, and the City 's Flood Prevention Ordinance .
The Building Official can explain the technical points of
the code .
We are proposing the Coastal Construction Building Code be
adopted as an appendix to the 1985 edition of the Standard
Building Code which needs to be adopted at this time. As
part of the adoption of the Standard Building Code, a section
relating to fire protection systems in multi-story structures
is proposed. The Standard Code does not presently require
standpipe systems in residential buildings of five stories or
less . The Fire Department would like to have the amendment
considered.
In summary, the action to be taken at this time is to adopt
the 1985 edition of the Standard Building Code by reference,
excluding appendix N, adding appendix S, and adding Section
902 .32 . Appendix N relating to one and two family dwelling
structures has not been previously adopted by the City.
[signature]
Frederick C. Nutt
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Codified Jan 1984
ORDINANCE NO. 19-83
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 611 , BUILDING
CODE, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, FLORIDA BY ADOPTING THE 1983
AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE;
REPEALING ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS , the City of Cape Canaveral , Florida, has adopted
the Standard Building Code, 1982 Edition, and
WHEREAS , the 1982 Standard Building Code has been amended
by 1983 Revisions and it is now incumbent on the City Council of
the City of Cape Canaveral , Florida, to adopt the 1983 Revisions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the
City of Cape Canaveral , Florida as follows:
SECTION 1 . Chapter 611 , Building Code, of the City Code of
the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida is hereby amended by the
addition of:
Section 611. 01 - The 1983 Revisions to the Standard Building
Code are hereby adopted by reference as though they were
copied herein fully.
SECTION 2 . All sections of the Code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3 . This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral ,
Florida, this 6th day of September , 1983 .
[signature]
Mayor
Attest:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
NAME YES NO
CALVERT YES
HARRIS YES
NICHOLAS YES
RUTHERFORD YES
WINCHESTER YES
First Reading: 8-16-83
Posted: 8-17-83
Advertised: 8-26-83
Second Reading: 9-6-83
280 § 611 .01 BUILDING CODE § 611 .04
CHAPTER 611
BUILDING CODE
Sec . 611 .01 Building Code Adopted. The following Code
is hereby adopted by reference as though it was copied
herein fully: Standard Building Code - 1982 Edition.*
[Ord. No . 3-72, § 2, 18 Apr 1972; Ord. No . 13-82, § 1,
7 Sep 1982; Ord. No. 19-83, §1, 6 Sept 83]
Sec. 611 .02 Building Code Section Deleted. Section
102 .1 (b) Standard Building Code 1982 Edition with current
amendments is deleted.* [Ord. No. 3-72, § 2, 18 Apr 1972;
Ord. No. 13-82, § 1, 7 Sep 1982]
Sec. 611 .03 Administrative Authority or Official.
Whenever the term Administrative Authority or Official
is used in the Standard Building Code it shall be construed
to mean the Building Official of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida or his authorized representative . [Ord. No. 13-82,
§ 7, 7 Sep 1982]
Sec . 611 .04 Penalty. Any and all persons who shall
violate any of the provisions of this Chapter or shall
fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to
comply with any order or regulation made thereunder, or
who shall build in violation of any detailed statement or
specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder
or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, shall
severally for each and every such violation and non-
compliance, respectively, be punished as provided in §801 .01.
[Ord . No. 3-72, § 3, 18 Apr 1972; Ord. No. 13-82, § 8, 7
Sep 1982]
*Add sentence from Ord. No. 19-83
i as amended, by 1983 Revisions
PAGE Revised
6 SEP 83
Posting & Coding
Codified Dec 82 [signature]
Code History File 611
ORDINANCE NO. 13-82
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 611 OF THE
CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE CHAPTER
611 ENTITLED BUILDING CODE; ADOPTING VARIOUS
STANDARD CODES RELATING TO INSPECTION ACTIVI-
TIES OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA,
AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING PROVISIONS, AS
PROVIDED IN SAID CODES; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS
OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
An Ordinance to adopt various standard codes relating
to inspection activities of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
and enforcement of building provisions as provided in said codes.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida to adopt, in all respects, the
various Standard Codes relating to amusement devices, building,
fire prevention, gas, grading, housing, mechanical plumbing and
swimming pools; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of these Codes is done to facilitate
proper inspection activities by the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
relating to construction and to maintenance of buildings within the
corporate limits of said City and relating to public safety, health
and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 611, Building Code, of the City Code of
the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following:
CHAPTER 611
BUILDING CODE
Sec. 611. 01 Building Code Adopted. The following Code is
hereby adopted by reference as though it was copied herein fully:
Standard Building Code - 1982 Edition
(a) Sec. 611. 02 Building Code Section Deleted. Section 102.1 (b)
Standard Building Code 1982 Edition with current amendments, is deleted.
SECTION 2 . Chapter 613, Plumbing Code, of the City Code of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
CHAPTER 613
PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 613. 01 Plumbing Code Adopted. The following Code
is hereby adopted by reference as though it was copied herein fully:
Standard Plumbing Code - 1982 Edition
(a) Sec. 613. 02 Plumbing Code Sections Deleted. Sections
102 .1 and 102 . 2 Standard Plumbing Code 1982 Edition are deleted.
SECTION 3. Chapter 614, Mechanical Code, of the City Code of
the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following:
CHAPTER 614
MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 614. 01 Standard Mechanical Code Adopted, The following
Code is hereby adopted by reference as though it was copied herein fully:
Standard Mechanical Code - 1982 Edition
(a) Mechanical Official Section 102.1 shall read as follows :
"Whenever the word Mechanical Official appears, it shall
mean Building Official of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
(b) Mechanical Code Sections 110, 111 and 112 Deleted. Sections
110, 111 and 112 of the Standard Mechanical Code 1982 with current
amendments are deleted.
SECTION 4. Chapter 615, Gas Code, of the City Code of the City
of Cape Canaveral, Florida is hereby deleted in its entirety and re-
placed with the following:
CHAPTER 615
GAS CODE
Sec. 615. 01 Gas Code Adopted. The following Code is hereby
adopted by reference as though it was copied herein fully:
Standard Gas Code - 1982 Edition
Sec. 615. 02 Gas Code Sections deleted. Section 108 Standard Gas
Code 1982 Edition with current amendments is deleted.
SECTION 5} Chapter 619, Housing Code, of the City Code of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
CHAPTER 619
HOUSING CODE
Sec. 619. 01 Housing Code Adopted. The following Code is hereby
adopted by reference as though it was copied herein fully:
Standard Housing Code - 1982 Edition
ORDINANCE 13-82
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(a) Sec. 619. 02 Housing_ Code Amended. Section 106. 1 of the
Standard Housing Code 1982 Edition as adopted by the City of
Cape Canaveral shall read as follows :
The Board of Adjustment for the purpose of the Standard
Housing Code of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, shall
be appointed by a majority vote of the City Council.
Check w/ attorney to see if we should establish Code Chapter
SECTION 6. The following Standard Codes 1982 Editions are
hereby adopted in their entirety:
Standard Amusement Device Code 628
Standard Code for the Elimination or Repair of Unsafe 620
Buildings
625 Standard Excavation and Grading Code
621 Standard Fire Prevention Code
627 Standard Swimming Pool Code
SECTION 7. Administrative Authority or Official.
Whenever the term Administrative Authority or
Official is used in these Codes it shall be construed to mean the
Building Official of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida or his
authorized representative.
SECTION 8 . Penalty. Any and all persons who shall violate
any of the provisions of this Chapter or shall fail to comply
therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order or
regulation made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any
detailed statement or specifications or plans submitted and approved
thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, shall severally
for each and every such violation and non-compliance, respectively; be
punished as provided in 801. 01.
SECTION 9 . All sections of the Code in conflict herewith, are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 10. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida this 7 day of September , 1982.
[signature]
Mayor
Attest:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
[signature]
City Attorney
NAME YES NO
CALVERT YES
HARRIS YES
MURPHY YES
NICHOLAS YES
RUTHERFORD YES
ORDINANCE 13-82
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§ 611. 01 BUILDING CODE § 611. 04
CHAPTER 611
BUILDING CODE
See Ord. #13-82
Sec. 611. 02 Building Code Section Deleted. Section
102 . 1 (b) Standard Building Code 19 Edition with
current amendments
is deleted. [Ord. No. 3-72 , § 2 (a) , 18 Apr 1972; Ord. No. 13-82, §1, 7 Sep 1982]
Sec. 611.03 Administrative Authority or Official.
Whenevrer the term Administrative Authority of Official is
used in this Chapter, it shall be constructed to mean the
Building Official of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
or his authorized representative.
Sec . 611. 04 Penalty. Any and all persons who) shall
violate any of the provisions of this Chapter or shall
fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to
comply with any order or regulation made thereunder, or
who shall build in violation of any detailed statement or
specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder
or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, shall
severally for each and every such violation and non-
compliance, respectively, be punished as provided in
§ 801. 01 . [Ord. No. 3-72 f § 3, 18 Apr 1972] [Ord. No. 13-82, §8, 7 Sep 1982]
Sec. 611.01 BUILDING CODE ADOPTED. That for the purpose of establishing rules and regula-
tions for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, moving and demolition
of buildings and structures in the City of Cape Canaveral that certain building code known as
the Southern Standard Building Code, 1969 Edition with current amendments
and all future editions and amendments; Southern Standard Building Code,
Part III, Plumbing 1971 Edition with current amendments as promul-
gated by the Southern Building Code Congress of which not less
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than three copies have been and now are filed in the office of the City Clerk
is, ape-hereby adopted as fully as if the same was herein set forth
verbatim. From 18 Apr. 1972 the provisions there-
of shall be controlling in the erection, construction, alteration, repair,
moving and demolition of buildings and structures within the corporate limits
of the City except those amendments to sections or parts of sections set
forth below. [Ord. No. 3-72, §2, 18 APR. 1972]
Sec. 611.02 BUILDING CODE SECTON DELETED.
'That Section 102. 1(b) Southern Standard Building Code 1969
Edition with current amendments and all future editions and amendments
is deleted. [Ord. NO. 3-72, §2(a), 18 APR. 1972]
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Sec. 611.03 Penalty. Any and all persons who shall violate any of the
provisions of this Chapter or shall fail to comply therewith, or who shall
violate or fail to comply with any order or regulation made thereunder, or
who shall build in violation of any detailed statement or specifications or
plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit
issued thereunder, shall severally for each and every such violation and
non-compliance, respectively, be punished as
provided in §801.01. [Ord. No. 3-72, §3, 18 APR. 1972]
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