Sec. 656.399.9. - Rebuilding after disaster and for garages.

In the event a building or detached accessory structure permitted or in existence as of March 9, 2004, is destroyed (more than 65 percent damaged as a measure of assessed value) such destroyed building or structure may be sited and rebuilt as it previously existed so long as reconstructed in accordance with all applicable provisions and specifications of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and the Florida Building Code, or successor codes, and other local provisions in the nature of building and fire codes. Further, any garage accessory structure, whether detached or attached to the principal structure, in existence on the effective date of this Subpart, may be repaired, renovated or reconstructed to the same height as previously existed upon the existing garage footprint lying: (1) up to one foot from the closest side and/or rear property line(s) without regard to lot coverage; or, (2) up to five feet into a required front yard without regard to lot coverage, and may in the process be expanded horizontally away from such side, rear or front yard reference points so long as height is not increased nor the applicable lot coverage requirement exceeded. Those wishing to avail themselves of the provisions and protections of this paragraph shall make special application to the Zoning Administrator seeking approval prior to commencement. (Ord. 2004-1105-E, § 1)