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    Adjacent property elevation

    The geotechnical survey indicates I will need to drive pilings to support the columns. I haven't considered whether the slab will settle or not. The soil is mostly crushed limestone and silt from the canal dredging. The county refers to FEMA for floodplain management. I hope to get started this...
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    Adjacent property elevation

    The elevation of the lot varies 2.2 - 4.9, I don't know if this is mean high water or mean water level. The area was hit with hurricane about 60 years ago, there was a flood in the early 90s.
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    Adjacent property elevation

    Thanks for every ones input. I searched the local building code and Florida building code but couldn't find anything regarding the ground floor elevation relative to the road but I may not be using the correct search terms. Outside of an official answer neighbors have told me everything from...
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    Adjacent property elevation

    Hello All, I plan to build a waterfront home in Pasco County Florida this year. The first floor elevation vs. the BFE is clear. My question is regarding the elevation of the parking “slab” under the first floor. I have not found what the elevation should be relative to the crown in the road...
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