9-1-6: DIVIDING WALLS AND CEILINGS:

There shall be provided a two (2) hour fire resistive wall, without openings, between two (2) living units side by side. There shall be provided eight inch (8") masonry walls or material that is fire resistive equivalent, without openings, extending from the ground line to the bottom side of the underlayment of the roof, between living units in row housing, of three (3) or more living units, and between every two (2) living units in multiple-family dwellings, including modular housing. There shall be provided one hour fire resistive ceilings which divide living units horizontally. (1976 Code § 151.008)

9-1-7: MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS IN ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS:

   A.   One-Story One-Family Dwellings:

      1.   Every one-story one-family dwelling containing three (3) bedrooms or less hereafter erected or structurally altered shall contain at least one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet of floor area, exclusive of basement, porch or garage.

      2.   Every one-story one-family dwelling containing four (4) bedrooms or more hereafter erected or structurally altered shall contain at least one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of floor area, exclusive of basement, porch or garage.

   B.   Two-Story One-Family Dwellings: Every two-story one-family dwelling hereafter erected or structurally altered shall contain at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of floor area, exclusive of basement, porch or garage. (1976 Code § 151.009)

9-1-8: MASONRY CONSTRUCTION WITHIN CERTAIN DISTRICTS:

(Rep. by Ord. 16-10-27, 10-3-2016)

9-1-9: INCREASE IN DWELLING UNITS:

   A.   For any structure of more than two (2) residential units which is increased to handle more dwelling units, the existing portion of the structure shall conform with all building codes for new construction, except as provided in subsection B of this section.

   B.   Should an owner, builder, developer or tenant be unable to comply with this section, he shall be allowed to appear before the village board of trustees, at any of its regularly scheduled meetings, to show cause why he is unable to conform to this section. The application for a variation shall be in writing stating the reason the owner is unable to comply. Reasons for inability to comply shall include hardship, major structural problems, cosmetic or appearance reasons, including the requirement to use brick on the old structure because it is required to be used on the new structure, and for any other good cause shown. The village board, by a majority, may waive the requirements of this section. Their decision shall be final.

   C.   In all other respects, the building codes of the village shall be complied with.

   D.   The chief building inspector shall have the final determination as to conformity with this section. (1976 Code § 151.011)

9-1-10: HOURS CONSTRUCTION WORK AUTHORIZED:

It is forbidden to permit performance of construction work prior to the hour of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. or to permit the performance of construction work after the hour of seven o'clock (7:00) P.M., Monday through Saturday. It shall be further a nuisance to permit the performance of construction work prior to the hour of nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. or to permit the performance of construction work after the hour of six o'clock (6:00) P.M. on Sundays or holidays. (1976 Code § 151.012)

9-1-11: FENCE RESTRICTIONS 1 :

   A.   Definition: A "fence" is defined as a structure forming a barrier at grade between lots, between a lot and a street or an alley, or between portions of a lot or lots, such structure being independent of any other.

   B.   Barbed Wire And Electric Fences: No owner, lessee or person in possession of any lot or parcel of real estate within the village shall erect, maintain, or permit to be erected or maintained, along the line of or in or upon any such lot or parcel, a fence equipped with or having barbed wire spikes, or any similar device, or any electric charge sufficient to cause shock within six feet (6') of the ground level. (1976 Code § 96.020)

 

Notes

1	1. See also section 10-6-2 of this code.

9-1-12: CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS; FEES:

(Rep. by Ord. 03-09-37, 9-8-2003)