Title 12174 · Code of Ordinances

Sec. 652.1005. - Elevation requirements.

Citation: Jacksonville, FL Code of Ordinances § 652.1005.

Section: 652.1005.

As provided in Section 321.109 , Ordinance Code, buildings and structures in Special Flood Hazard Areas and Adjusted Special Flood Hazard Areas shall have the lowest floors elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus two feet, or the design flood elevation, whichever is higher. In order to elevate the lowest floor to this level, off-grade or stem wall construction techniques shall be used such that the lot itself is not filled more than one foot above base flood elevation at the site of any structure, as permitted by the current edition of the Florida Building Code. (Ord. 2023-615-E , § 9)