Building Construction Standards

• 2021 I-Codes Building Code
• Roof Snow Load - 25 psf
• Wind Speed (Gust) - 97 mph*, 3 second, Exposure B, Risk Category II
• Seismic Design Category - D 1
• Weathering Frost Line Depth - 12"
• Termites - Slight
• Decay - Moderate
• Winter Design Temp - 22 deg F
• Ice Shield Underlay - No
• Flood Hazard - See FEMA maps
• Air Freeze Index - 250
• Mean Annual Temp - 50 deg

*Wind speed based on current adopted ASCE-7 standard.

City of Camas Density & Dimension Standards can be found on the City of Camas Ordinance website. If you have any questions about these standards, you may contact Community Development at 360-817-1568. Below are the listed ordinances specific to building height and setbacks per zoning.

Chapter 18.09 - Density & Dimensions

• 18.09.030 - Density and dimensions—Commercial and industrial zones
• 18.09.040 - Density and dimensions—Single-family residential zones
• 18.09.050 - Density and dimensions—Multifamily residential zones