Title 12174 · Code of Ordinances

Sec. 652.1502. - Above-ground tanks, not elevated.

Citation: Jacksonville, FL Code of Ordinances § 652.1502.

Section: 652.1502.

Above-ground tanks that do not meet the elevation requirements of Section 652.1503 , Ordinance Code shall: (a) Be permitted in flood hazard areas (Zone A) other than coastal high hazard areas, provided the tanks are anchored or otherwise designed and constructed to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads during conditions of the design flood, including the effects of buoyancy assuming the tank is empty and the effects of flood-borne debris. (b) Not be permitted in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V) and Adjusted SFHAs. (Ord. 2023-615-E , § 12)