Building Construction Standards

  • 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