Flood Ord - Informational Item 1 — Fremont City Council, March 7, 2023

California Ordinance Review Checklist
Version 2.3 – Sept 2022

CA Ordinance Review Checklist v2.3 – Sept 2022 Page 1 of 16 STARR II – RSC 9 Purpose of Ordinance Review (Check one):
☒ CAV or CAC ☐ Map Update (New Effective date, if known___/___/_____) ☐ Other Associated Compliance Threshold: CAV = Compliant with current State Model, Map Update = Compliant with NFIP Minimum Standards, Other = describe below.

COMMUNITY DETAILS:

Community Name: Fremont, CA Community CID: 065028
Flood Zones: A, AE, AO, AH, VE, Shaded X CRS: (Class # or “No”): 7 Ordinance / Municipal Code Number: 18.200
Ordinance Effective Date: 12/6/16
• Current Level of Regulations: (d&e) - V & Floodways
• Status of Ordinance/Regulations Reviewed: Effective
• Weblink to Ordinance/Regulations (if applicable): Chapter 18.200 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (codepublishing.com)
REVIEW DETAILS:
1st Review: 1/6/2023
Reviewer: Yi Ling Chan Agency/Org: STARR II
QC Review: 1/6/2023
Reviewer: Michelle Gilbert Agency/Org: STARR II
ORDINANCE REVIEW FINDINGS SUMMARY:

Description of Model used: older version of model ordinance Higher Standards:
• 1 ft freeboard in most (but not all) cases, and in Building Codes as adopted in Chapter 15.10 Summary of Non-Compliant and Missing Elements:
• 18.200.080(3)(D): remove the word “nonresidential” construction– conflicts with 44 CFR 60.3c5 (both res and non-res have this below-lowest floor standard)
Sections that Require Clarification or Follow-up:
• 18.200.080 (various) While elevations herein meet minimum NFIP requirements, does not always meet CRS Class 8 prerequisite 1 foot freeboard requirements (see CRS Manual 2021 Addendum) • Fremont Building Standards code cross-references should be updated to Chapter 15.10 (not 15.05) Optional / Recommended Changes
• Highly recommend add language about Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (SISD) determinations as seen in CA Model 103-5
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Extraterritorial Jurisdiction = ☒ No ☐ Yes-Full ☐ Yes-Limited Location of Regulations =
☒ Stand-Alone ☐ Zoning ☐ Subdivision☐ Codified ☐ Other ☒ Building Code: 2019 CA Building Code, Appendix G

Community: Fremont, California

CA Ordinance Review Checklist v2.3 – Sept 2022 Page 3 of 16 STARR II – RSC 9 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THIS CHECKLIST:

1. This checklist version aligns to California’s Building Code Coordinated Model (2021) , which is substantially different from previous state model(s) layout.

2. The “Item Description” is a synopsis of the regulatory requirement and should not be construed as a comprehensive explanation of the requirement. Refer to the actual language contained in the NFIP Rules and Regulations for complete descriptions of the required standards. A citation of the NFIP requirements is no ted in Column 2.

3. “Unknown / Follow-up” means that the meaning of the language is unclear, or compliance cannot be determined without Agency clarification. Text is flagged for FEMA follow-up and decision.

4. The review of the community’s ordinance uses the following color highlights to illustrate findings. Per client preferences, only a subset of colors may appear in deliverables; a full color annotated version is available as needed.

Purple Higher Standard; compliant
Blue State Model or NFIP compliant language
Yellow Passage unclear or conflicts with model; review required.

Orange Noncompliant text or missing language that is required.

Gray Other text (unrelated to CFR or floodplain mgmt.); no compliance issues found.

Item Description
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section
(“Not Found” if missing)
NFIP Compliance
(Not Compliant, Compliant,
N/A, Unknown/Follow-up)
Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions
Citation of Statutory Authority 59.22(a)(2) 101-2 18.200.010 ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Scope: Provisions of these regulations & building codes shall apply to all proposed development entirely or partially in flood hazard areas. 59.22(a) 101-3 18.200.060 (a) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Statement of Purpose citing health, safety, welfare reasons for adoption 59.22(a)(8) 101-4 18.200.060 ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Coordination with State Building Standards Code 101-5 15.10.060 ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

Abrogation and Greater Restriction 60.1(d) 101-8, 101-9 18.200.060 (d) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Severability section.
(If any section/phrase of the ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court, it shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of the ordinance.)

60.1(b) Section 5 1.05.100
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Applicability and Compliance
SFHA development is subject to terms of this ordinance & other applicable regs 102-1 & Section III 18.200.060 (c) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section
(“Not Found” if missing)
NFIP Compliance
(Not Compliant, Compliant,
N/A, Unknown/Follow-up)
Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions
Definitions: (Compliant, Missing or
Noncompliant):
☒☐ Area of Special Flood Haz *
☒☐ Base Flood *
☒☐ Basement
☒☐ Breakaway Wall
☒☐ Coastal High Hazard Area
☒☐ Development *
☒☐ Existing Manf Home Park/Subd
☒☐ Expansion MH Park/Subd
☒☐ Flood or Flooding
☒☐ FIS *
☒☐ FIRM *
☐☒ Flood Damage Resistant Material
☐☒ Floodproofing (Dry)
☒☐ Floodway *
☒☐ Functionally Dependent Use
☒☐ Highest Adjacent Grade
☒☐ Historic Structure
☐☒ Letter of Map Change
☐☒ LiMWA
☒☐ Lowest Floor *
☒☐ Manufactured Home *
☒☐ Manf Home Park/Subd *
☒☐ Mean Sea Level
☒☐ New Construction *
☒☐ New Manf Home Park/Subd
☒☐ Recreational Vehicle *

☒☐ Start of Construction *
☒☐ Structure *
☒☐ Substantial Damage *
☒☐ Substantial Improvement
☒☐ Variance
☒☐ Violation *

State definitions (not in 59.1):
☐☒ Accessory structure
☐☒ Agricultural structure
☐☒ Alteration of watercourse
☐☒ ASCE 24
☒☐ Base Flood Elevation *
☐☒ Building Code
☐☒ Coastal A Zone
☐☒ Design Flood Elev.
☐☒ Encroachment
☐☒ Exceptional Hardship
☐☒ Elevation Certificate
☐☒ Flood Control Project
☐☒ Floodplain Administrator
☐☒ Fraud/Victimization
☐☒ Market Value
☐☒ Nuisance
☐☒ Permit for Floodplain Dev.
☒☐ Riverine
☒☐ Sand Dunes
☐☒ Utility and Misc. Group U
☐☒ Watercourse

59.1 201-2 18.200.050 Compliant
Recommend updating Federal Insurance
Administration to Federal Emergency
Management Agency in Flood Insurance
Study definition.

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section
(“Not Found” if missing)
NFIP Compliance
(Not Compliant, Compliant,
N/A, Unknown/Follow-up)
Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions
Establishing the Special Flood Hazard Areas.
(If a community has annexed territory (e.g. county land) not covered on its flood maps or FIS, the FIS and appropriate FIRM panels (usually County) must also be adopted.)
Verify correct Flood Insurance Study - title and date.
* Verify it includes a reference to all “subsequent revisions and amendments thereto” to initial FIRMs and Flood Insurance Study.

60.2(h) 102-2 18.200.060 (b)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

All Revisions thereto?
X Yes ☐ No
Note for Region 9: FIS/FIRM dates
references Effective maps – Aug 3, 2009
(subsequent FIS revision was 12/21/2018;
historic Initial FIRM date is May 2, 1983)
Interpretation
(minimum requirements, liberally construed, neither to limit or repeal other powers)
102-3 18.200.060 (e)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Designate title of community Floodplain Administrator 59.22 (b)(1) 103-1 18.200.070 (b) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Floodplain Administrator Authority, Coordination with Building Official 103-2, 103-3 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Duties of the FPA
(16 items – review permit app, plans, design certs; interpret SFHA & BFE; watercourses; variances; inspections; cite violations)
103-4 18.200.070 (c)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up
Note: Newest model contains additional text
Requirement to submit new technical data:

Within 6 months, notify FEMA of changes in the base flood elevation by submitting technical or scientific data, so that insurance rates & floodplain management requirements will be based on current data.

65.3 103-4(11) 18.200.070 (c)(3)(B)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

SI/SD Determinations:

FPA/Building Official coordinate; 4 steps: Market value, cost of work, determination of SD, notification to applicant.
103-5 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
☐ N/A
X Unknown / Follow-up
Recommend add language about Substantial
Improvement/Substantial Damage (SISD)
determinations as seen in CA Model 103-5
Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

59.22(a)(9) 103-6 18.200.070 (c)(4)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Development Permit Required
(shall be obtained prior to construction or other development including placement of manufactured homes, and fill or other activities.)

60.3(b)(1) 104-1 18.200.070 (a)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Application for a Development Permit (forms, information required) 104-2 18.200.070 (a) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Validity of permit (Model § 104-3),
Expiration in 180 days (104-5),
Suspension or Revocation of Permit (104-6)
104-3, 5, 6 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Assure that all other State and Federal permits are obtained. 60.3(a)(2) 104-4 18.200.070 (c)(1)(B) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Appeals of determinations or permits. 104-7 18.200.090 (a) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Information for development – Site Plan or Construction Docs required 105-1 18.200.070 (a) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Zone A - When no FEMA BFE / floodway data provided:

Require the applicant to include BFE by qualified engineer, or Obtain, review, reasonably utilize other data available, or Specify that BFE is 2 feet above HAG.

60.3(b)(4) 105-2(2) 18.200.070 (c)(2)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section
(“Not Found” if missing)
NFIP Compliance
(Not Compliant, Compliant,
N/A, Unknown/Follow-up)
Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions
Within Zones A1-30 and AE without a designated floodway, no new development unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of all past and projected development will not increase BFE by more than 1 ft.

60.3(c)(10)
105-3(2)
&
303-4

18.200.070 (c)(1)(D)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Watercourse Alterations:

Notify adjacent communities and the CA Department of Water Resources prior to watercourse alterations or relocations, submit evidence to the FIA., and require engineering analysis showing no carrying capacity loss.

60.3(b)(6)

60.3(b)(7) 105-3(3) 18.200.070 (c)(3)(A)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Proposed sand dune alterations must show engineering analysis demonstrating no increase in potential flood damage. 60.3(e)(7) 105-3(4) 18.200.080 (f)(5) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Additional data; applicants may take on LOMC process, timeline relative to permit process 105-4 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Inspections
(by Bldg Official; SFHA buildings and structures in accordance w building code) -- Obtain and maintain records of lowest floor elevation for new construction and substantial improvements.
-- Certified elevations shall be submitted prior to final inspection.

60.3(b)(5)(i) 106 18.200.070 (c)(4)(A)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Where BFE data are utilized, obtain and maintain
floodproofing elevations & certifications for new or S.I. non-residential

60.3(b)(5)(ii),

60.3(c)(4)
106-4 &
301-1 (CBSC); 18.200.070 (c)(4)(C)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Variance Section - NOTE: Verify cross references to other sub-sections within variance language Variance section preamble; hearing body, limitations on authority. 60.6(a) 107-1, 2, 3 18.200.090 ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

Variances in Historic Structures, if proposal will not preclude continued historic designation & is minimum necessary. 107-5 18.200.090 (b)(1) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Shall not be issued in floodways if any flood level increase proposed 107-6 18.200.090 (b)(2) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Variances for Functionally dependent uses (meeting 1612 or R322 of CCR Title 24) 107-7 18.200.090 (b)(5)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Variances for Agricultural Structures 107-8 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Considerations for evaluation & Conditions for issuance of variances including written insurance notice 107-9, 10 18.200.090 (b)(6) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Violations
Authority of FPA for stop work orders; unlawful continuance & penalties 60.2(e) 108 18.200.070 (c)(6) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

III. FLOOD RESISTANT DEVELOPMENT
Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section
(“Not Found” if missing)
NFIP Compliance
(Not Compliant, Compliant,
N/A, Unknown/Follow-up)
Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions
Buildings & Structures
within the scope of the building code shall comply with [SPECIFY STATE BLDG CODE] and local amendments in [CITATION IF ANY] See Appendix
of this
checklist for
Building Code
sub-citations
301-1
(CBSC) 15.10.030
☐ Uses new CADWR
Model Bldg Code Coord.

X N/A – community uses
standalone FPDO; see last
2 pages of checklist.

Community has standalone ordinance, and
has adopted CA building codes, including
appendix G, in Chapter 15
Anchoring to prevent floatation, collapse, or lateral movement. 60.3(a)(3)(i) 301-2(3); 301-3(1); 18.200.080 (a)(1) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Flood openings in accordance with the Building Code / ASCE 24 60.3(c)(5) 301-2(4); 301-3(4); 18.200.080 (a)(3)(F) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Use of flood-resistant materials & utility equipment. 60.3(a)(3)(ii) 301-2(5); 301-3(5); 18.200.080 (a)(2)(A) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Construction methods & practices that minimize flood damage. 60.3(a)(3)(iii) 306-1(1) 18.200.080 (a)(2)(B) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, A/C equipment & other service facilities designed and/or located to prevent water entry or accumulation.

60.3(a)(3)(iv) 301-2(6); 301-3(6);
304-8; 306-1(5) 18.200.080 (a)(2)(C)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Subdivision proposals consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, reasonably safe from flooding.

60.3(a)(4)(i),

60.3(a)(3)
302-1(1)
&
303-1(1)

18.200.070 (c)(1)(C)
and 18.200.080
(c)(1)(C)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Public utilities and facilities for all development are located & constructed so as to minimize flood damage. 60.3(a)(4)(ii) 302-1(2)
&
303-1(3)

18.200.080 (c)(1)(D)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

60.3(a)(4)(iii)
&
AO: 60.3(c)(11)
302-1(3)
&
303-1(4)

18.200.080 (a)(2)(D)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Require base flood elevation data for subdivision proposals or other developments at least 50 lots or 5 acres. 60.3(b)(3)
302-2(2)
&
303-1(2)

18.200.080 (c)(1)(A)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up
BFE required for all subdivisions (confirm
with community, regardless of # of lots?)
Site is reasonably safe from flooding 60.3(a)(3) 303-1(1) 18.200.070 (c)(1)(C) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

New and replacement sanitary sewer systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration & discharges. 60.3(a)(6)(i) 303-2 18.200.080 (b)(1) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment or contamination. 60.3(a)(6)(ii) 303-2 18.200.080 (b)(2)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Require new and replacement water supply systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration. 60.3(a)(5) 303-3 18.200.080 (b)(1) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Limitations on fill placement. 303-5 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

All new construction is “landward of the reach of mean high tide”. 60.3(e)(3) 303-6(1) 18.200.080 (f)(2) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section
(“Not Found” if missing)
NFIP Compliance
(Not Compliant, Compliant,
N/A, Unknown/Follow-up)
Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions
Prohibit use of fill for structural support. 60.3(e)(6) 303-6(2) 18.200.080 (f)(4) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Prohibit alteration of sand dunes which would increase potential flood damage. 60.3(e)(7) 303-7(3) 18.200.080 (f)(5)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Other V/VE/Coastal A Site Improvements;
analyses required, activities include bulkheads, revetments, fences, walls. 303-8 Not found ☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Manufactured Homes Installation (HCD);
Foundations in non-coastal, coastal zones (per R322 of CCR Title 24) 304-1, -2 Not found ☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Manufactured Homes are also required to be anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement. 60.3(b)(8) 304-3 18.200.080 (d)(2) ☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

All Manufactured Homes elevated such that lowest floor is at or above BFE, and securely anchored to resist flotation, collapse, & lateral movement. (V Zones: Lowest Floor or LHZM.)

60.3(c)(6)(12)
& 60.3(e)(8) 304-4 18.200.080 (d)(1)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up
While meets minimum NFIP requirements,
does not appear to meet CRS Class 8
prerequisite freeboard requirements (1 foot
above BFE). Fremont Building Standards
code subsection should be updated to
Chapter 15.10
(alternate/add’l MH language) New or SI MH on sites in an existing MH Park with no “substantial damage” by flood, may be elevated either:

BFE or 36” above grade & securely anchored.

60.3(c)(6)(12)
& 60.3(e)(8) 304-5 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section
(“Not Found” if missing)
NFIP Compliance
(Not Compliant, Compliant,
N/A, Unknown/Follow-up)
Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions
MH enclosures & flood damage resistant materials (per Bldg Code R322) 304-6,
304-7 15.10
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Protecting Manufactured Home utilities and mechanical equipment. (elevated or designed per § 304-4,5) 304-8 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

RVs: All Recreational Vehicles placed on sites must be either:
(temporary) = on site for less than 180 consecutive days, OR be fully licensed and highway ready, OR
(permanent) = be elevated and anchored as a Manufactured Home.

60.3(c)(14);

60.3(e)(9) 305 18.200.080 (g)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Other Development
Other (non building-code) development:

Minimize flood damage, meet floodway restrictions, anchored, flood resistant materials, mechanical/utilities elevated to meet DFE or ASCE 24.

Repeats stds
from 60.3(a-b),
in rows above
306-1 Via 15.10
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up
has adopted CA building codes, including
appendix G, in Chapter 15
Tanks shall be designed, constructed, anchored meeting ASCE 24. 306-2 Via 15.10 ☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up
has adopted CA building codes, including
appendix G, in Chapter 15
Temporary Structures and storage (less than 180 days, anchored, openings meeting ASE 24, no hazmat, meet 303-4 when in floodways) 306-3 Not found ☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

In floodways… the following shall meet 303-4
Fences in Floodways (306-4)
Retaining Walls/Driveways with fill (306-6)
Swimming Pools (306-8); and per ASCE 24 in coastal zones. 306 Not found
☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Flood Control Projects; applications; CLOMR documentation. 307 Not found ☐ Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
X N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Community: Fremont, California

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section NFIP Compliance Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions

Appendix: NFIP Standards CROSS-REFERENCED VIA CITATION to CA Building Specialty Code (301-1 CBSC)

☐ This community does not use standalone floodplain development regulations, but incorporates the following standards by reference under the CA Building Specialty Code.

OR: X This community uses a standalone floodplain development ordinance / regulations – the applicable local sections are noted and reviewed in the following rows.

SPECIFIC STANDARDS -- 60.3(c): When final flood elevations, but no floodways or coastal high hazard areas have been provided on a community's FIRM, then all the ordinance provisions for 60.3(a) & 60.3(b) and the following are required:

Residential structures (New and SI):

Lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above the BFE. 60.3(c)(2),(5) 301-1 (CBSC);

15.10.030 and

18.200.080
(a)(3)(A)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up
1 ft freeboard requirement.

Update building code reference to Chapter 15.10
For all new construction and SI, require fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor are useable solely for parking, access, or storage, and have permanent flood openings properly designed in
accordance with 60.3(c)(5)

60.3(c)(5)

60.3(c)(14)
301-1
(CBSC);

304-7

15.10.030 and

18.200.080
(a)(3)(D)
X Not Compliant
☐ Compliant
☐ N/A
X Unknown / Follow-up

18.200.080 remove word “nonresidential” - This
standard applies to all residential & nonresidential
structures per CFR 60.3c5 & building codes
Nonresidential structures (new and SI):
in AE or A-Zones where BFE obtained, lowest floor elevated or floodproofed to or above BFE, or as required by ASCE 24, whichever is greater. Utilities elevated/floodproofed to same.

60.3(c)(3)

60.3(c)(5)
301-1
(CBSC)

18.200.080
(a)(3)(C)(i)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up
Required to be elevated to 1 ft above the BFE or
floodproofed to BFE. Update/confirm floodproofing
level equals elevation level, for conformance with
ASCE 24 and floodproofing discount eligibility.

Floodproofed non-residential structures: a registered PE or Architect shall certify that the design and methods of construction meet requirements at 60.3(c)(3)(ii); provide certification to FPA official.

60.3(c)(4)
301-1
(CBSC)

18.200.080
(a)(3)(C)(iii)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

STANDARDS FOR SHALLOW FLOODING (AO Zones) – N/A if no AO zone in community In AO Zones, Residential structures have their lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest grade adjacent to the building, to or above the depth number specified on the FIRM.

60.3(c)(7)
301-1
(CBSC)

18.20.080 (a)(3)(B)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
X Unknown / Follow-up
Meets NFIP requirements, but not CRS Class 8
requirements of 1 ft freeboard.

Community: Fremont, California

CA Ordinance Review Checklist v2.3 – Sept 2022 Page 16 of 16 STARR II – RSC 9 Item Description
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Source Summary
CFR Source

State Model
Ordinance
Section
Applicable Local
Ordinance Section NFIP Compliance Comments, Higher Standards, & Omissions In AO Zones, Non-Residential structures lowest floor above HAG, above the depth number specified on the FIRM (at least two feet if no depth number is specified), or, together with utility and sanitary facilities, be completely floodproofed to or above the BFE.

60.3(c)(8) 301-1
(CBSC)

18.200.080
(a)(3)(B)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

FLOODWAY – 60.3(d): When BFEs and floodway delineations have been provided on a community’s FIRM, then all the ordinance provisions for 60.3(a) – (c) and the following are required:

In a regulatory floodway, No-Rise: prohibit any encroachment, unless H&H analysis per standard engineering practice certifies that the proposed encroachment would not result in any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge.

60.3(d)(3) 301-1
(CBSC) 18.200.080 (e)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREAS (V Zones) – 60.3(e): N/A if no V zone in community Coastal A Zones designated in community? ☐ Yes X No or N/A V zones structures are elevated and secured to anchored pilings or columns so that the lowest portion of the lowest horizontal structural member is at or above the BFE.

60.3(e)(4)
301-1
(CBSC)

18.200.080 (f)(1)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up
Coastal (VE) areas in SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge
A registered professional engineer/architect shall certify V zone design. 60.3(e)(4) 301-1
(CBSC) 18.200.080 (f)(6)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

In V zones, space below the lowest floor shall be open or use breakaway walls. If breakaway walls are utilized, enclosed area shall be used solely for parking, building access, or storage.

60.3(e)(5) 301-1
(CBSC); 18.200.080 (f)(3)
☐ Not Compliant
X Compliant
☐ N/A
☐ Unknown / Follow-up

Fremont City CouncilMarch 7, 2023

Fremont City Council
March 7, 2023