18.22.130 Engineered Foundations Required.
A. All foundations shall be designed so as to:
1. Provide for the safety of the inhabitants and the structural integrity of the buildings;
2. Allow a maximum of free flow of tidal waters beneath the structure;
3. Prevent ponding of water.
B. A foundation designed by a registered civil or structural engineer is required for all structures intended for human habitation when they are to be erected, replaced or rehabilitated at a cost equal to or more than fifty (50) percent of their assessed valuation or enlarged by more than one hundred (100) square feet and require additional foundation.
C. The engineered foundation plans and specifications shall be submitted to the City Engineer for their approval and recommendations. (Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 532 § 1 (part), 1975)