§ 50-134. Wind speed maps adopted.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to comply with requirements of the Florida Building Code to adopt exact locations in the county of wind speed lines established by such Florida Building Code using physical landmarks, and further the protection of life, property and the general welfare of the people of the county.

(b)

Adoption of wind speed maps for the county. The following maps are attached to ordinance 2013-02 and such maps and all text contained therein are incorporated into this section and adopted by reference herein:

(1)

LEVY Figure 1609A Ultimate Design Wind Speeds Risk Category II Buildings

(2)

LEVY Figure 1609B Ultimate Design Wind Speeds Risk Category III & IV Buildings

(3)

LEVY Figure 1609C Ultimate Design Wind Speeds Risk Category I Buildings

The adopted maps establish the exact locations of the wind speed lines depicted in Figures 1609A, 1609B and 1609C, respectively, of the Florida Building Code within the county. All buildings and structures in the county shall be designed and constructed to comply with all applicable provisions of the Florida Building Code relating to the wind speed lines adopted herein.

(Ord. No. 01-08, §§ 1—5, 1-1-2002; Ord. No. 2013-02 , § 1, 4-2-2013)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 2013-02 , § 1, adopted April 2, 2013, amended § 50-134 and in so doing changed the title of said section from "Wind speed map adopted" to "Wind speed maps adopted," as set out herein.