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FLOOD RESISTANT DEVELOPMENT - TANKS

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. XVII, ch. 652, pt. 15
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Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 652.1501 Underground tanks.

Sec. 652.1501. - Underground tanks. Underground tanks in flood hazard areas shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads during conditions of the design flood, including the effects of buoyancy assuming the tank is empty. (Ord. 2023-615-E, § 12)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 652.1502 Above-ground tanks, not elevated.

Sec. 652.1502. - Above-ground tanks, not elevated. Above-ground tanks that do not meet the elevation requirements of Section 652.1503, Ordinance Code shall: (a) Be permitted in flood hazard areas (Zone A) other than coastal high hazard areas, provided the tanks are anchored or otherwise designed and constructed to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads during conditions of the design flood, including the effects of buoyancy assuming the tank is empty and the effects of flood-borne debris. (b) Not be permitted in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V) and Adjusted SFHAs. (Ord. 2023-615-E, § 12)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 652.1503 Above-ground tanks, elevated.

Sec. 652.1503. - Above-ground tanks, elevated. Above-ground tanks in flood hazard areas shall be attached to and elevated to or above the design flood elevation on a supporting structure that is designed to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement during conditions of the design flood. Tank-supporting structures shall meet the foundation requirements of the applicable flood hazard area. (Ord. 2023-615-E, § 12)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 652.1504 Tank inlets and vents.

Sec. 652.1504. - Tank inlets and vents. Tank inlets, fill openings, outlets and vents shall be: (a) At or above the design flood elevation or fitted with covers designed to prevent the inflow of floodwater or outflow of the contents of the tanks during conditions of the design flood; and (b) Anchored to prevent lateral movement resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy, during conditions of the design flood. (Ord. 2023-615-E, § 12)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXVIILAUS_CH652FLMA_PT15FLREDEANFetched: 10/27/2026

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