§ - 154.03 SCOPE.

(A)

Applicability. The requirements of this Coastal Construction Code shall apply to the following types of construction in the coastal building zone and on coastal barrier islands in Town.

(1)

The new construction of, or improvement to major structures, nonhabitable major structures, and minor structures as defined herein.

(2)

Construction which would change or alter the character of the shoreline (such as excavation, grading, paving). The Coastal Construction Code does not apply to minor work in the nature of normal beach cleaning or debris removal.

(B)

Existing structures. The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to existing structures, structures under construction, or structures for which a valid and unexpired municipal or county building permit was issued prior to the adoption of the Coastal Construction Code.

(C)

Multi-Zone structures. For structures located partially in the coastal building zone, the requirements of the Coastal Construction Code shall apply to the entire structure.

(D)

Construction seaward of mean high water. Structures or construction extending seaward of the mean high water line which are regulated by F.S. § 161.041 (such as groins, jetties, moles, breakwaters, seawalls, revetments, beach nourishment, inlet dredging, and the like), are specifically exempt from the provisions of this chapter. In addition, the Coastal Construction Code does not apply to piers, pipelines or outfalls which are regulated pursuant to the provisions of F.S. § 161.053.

(E)

Applications for permits. Applications for building permits for all construction in the coastal building zone and on coastal barrier islands, if not of normal or usual design as determined by the Building Official, shall be certified by an architect or professional engineer registered in the state. Such certification shall state that the design plans and specifications for the construction are in compliance with the criteria established by this Coastal Construction Code.

(Ord. 141, passed 5-29-86)