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b. The garage or shed must be used only for the storage of vehicles and tools <br /> and cannot be modified later into another use; <br /> c. The garage or shed must be located outside of the floodway or have the <br /> appropriate state and/or federal permits; <br /> d. The garage or shed must be on a single family lot and be accessory to an <br /> existing principle structure on the same lot; <br /> e. Below the base flood elevation, the garage or shed must be built of materials <br /> not susceptible to flood damage; <br /> f. All utilities, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical must be <br /> elevated above the flood protection elevation; <br /> g. The garage or shed must have at least one permanent opening on each wall <br /> not more than one (1) foot above grade with one (1) square inch of opening <br /> for every one (1) square foot of floor area; <br /> h. The garage or shed must be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) in <br /> market value or replacement cost whichever is greater or less than three <br /> hundred twenty (320) square feet; <br /> i. The structure shall be anchored to resist flotation and overturning; <br /> j. All flammable or toxic materials (gasoline, paint, insecticides, fertilizers, <br /> etc.) shall be stored above the flood protection elevation; and, <br /> k. A licensed Illinois surveyor shall document the lowest floor elevation and <br /> the owner advised of the flood insurance implications. <br /> 7. SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS. The City Council shall take into account known <br /> and perceived hazards related to land use and development, with significant regard and <br /> understanding of the sensitive yet potentially destructive aspects associated with activities in <br />