§ 8.01.01. Risk categories.


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  • The wind speed risk categories graphically depicted in Figures 1609-A, 1609-B and 1609-C shall be more particularly described as follows:

    A.

    Risk Category II Buildings: A boundary line extending along the westernmost property line of a parcel of land coinciding with the 140 mph line of Figure 1609-A; PIN #1-14-35-32-0A00-00001-0000 with a line extending due north to the county's northern boundary and along the line extending due south for the length of the county; properties west of this boundary line would be considered as located in a 140 mph wind zone; properties east of this boundary line extending to the common eastern boundary line with St. Lucie and Martin Counties would be considered to be located in a 150 mph wind zone.

    B.

    Risk Category III and IV Buildings: A boundary line extending along the westernmost property line of a parcel of land coinciding with the 150 mph line of Figure 1609-B; PIN #1-03-35-33-0A00-00001-0000 and NW 192 Avenue in the Viking subdivision with a line extending due north to the county's northern boundary and along a line extending due south to the southwestern boundary line of the county along the Kissimmee River near a South Florida Water Management lock. Properties west of this boundary line are considered to be located in a 150 mph wind zone. Properties located eastward of this boundary line extending to the common eastern boundary line with St. Lucie and Martin Counties would be considered to be located in a 160 mph wind zone.

    C.

    Risk Category I Buildings: The entire county is within the 140 mph wind zone.

(Ord. No. 2012-01, § 1, 4-13-12)