HomeMy WebLinkAbout04072016 BSC Agenda Item 4 STAFF REPORT
Business of the Building and Standards Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
AGENDA OF: April 7, 2016 DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Development
Services
DATE SUBMITTED: April 5, 2016
PRESENTER: Staff
PREPARED BY: Clay Chew, CBO, CFM
City Building Official
STAFF PRESENTER:
SUBJECT: Discussion of Clay Chew, CBO, CFM
recommendation to Council for adding City Building Official
one foot above Base Flood Elevation.
ATTACHMENTS:
STAFF SUMMARY
Background:
City Council has requested the Building and Standards Commission (BSC) to
review the finished floor requirements in relation to Base Flood Elevation (BFE).
Presently the City's ordinance requires that finished floor elevation to be at or above
BFE. Some cities require an additional 1 to 2 feet above BFE which is known as
"freeboard".
Comment:
Clarification and discussion of which Flood Zones and structures would be
impacted by adding one foot above BFE.
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