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r r <br /> � A <br /> 2. Feasible for rehabilitation. In order for a house to be considered feasible for <br /> rehabilitation, proposed construction must: <br /> a. correct all violations of the local housing code and Section 8 standards; <br /> b. provide interim controls or abatement for lead-based paint hazards for structures <br /> constructed prior to 1978 that will be assisted by the program. The occupants will <br /> be notified of the hazards of lead-based paint, the symptoms and treatment of lead <br /> poisoning, how to avoid poisoning, lead level screening requirements and <br /> appropriate abatement procedures; <br /> C. meet applicable local zoning requirements, as well as local, state and federal <br /> housing code requirements for rehabilitation work; <br /> d. leave at least 20% of the original structure based upon the formula provided in <br /> this chapter; <br /> e. not exceed the program costs noted in this document; and <br /> f. be made reasonably accessible to handicapped/elderly occupants, when the unit is <br /> occupied by such. Air conditioners will only be provided when a member of a <br /> household produces a letter from a medical doctor actively treating this person for <br /> a respiratory condition requiring air conditioning. The letter must state that the <br /> person requires the air conditioner for the respiratory ailments. <br /> g. New construction or substantial improvement of any residential building located <br /> within the 100 year floodplain shall have the lowest floor, elevated no lower than <br /> (1) foot above the base flood elevation (or per local code). Should solid <br /> foundation perimeter walls be used to elevate a structure, openings sufficient to <br /> facilitate the unimpeded movements of flood waters shall be provided. <br /> B. Structural Integrity <br /> Rehabilitation requires that at least 20% of the original structure remain after construction, based <br /> upon the following formula. Three (3) major components of the house are considered, with each <br /> component weighted to total 100% of the structural value of the house. These components and <br /> ratios are: roof- 20%, exterior walls—60%, and flooring system—20%. <br /> This calculation will be performed by the Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. Should significant <br /> deterioration occur between application and time the unit is scheduled for rehabilitation, the unit <br /> will be re-evaluated for continued eligibility and a decision made by the Housing Rehabilitation <br /> Specialist whether to replace it with an alternate unit or to request a change in type of <br /> rehabilitation (demolition, permanent relocation, etc.) in accordance with current DCA contract <br /> amendment requirements. <br /> C. Cost Feasibility <br /> As an additional means of guarding against program penalties for substantial reconstruction of a <br /> dwelling, the following cost limits are applicable to all rehabilitation areas. These limits are <br /> above the allowable CDBG financing limits, and assume requirements for owner contributions or <br /> leveraging, but must be specifically approved by the Indian River County Board of County <br /> Commissioners as exceeding the described limits. <br /> $40,000 per single family detached house <br /> 9 <br />