Modifications to the text of the international building code, 2009 edition, are as follows:
Section 101.1 Title: Insert "city of Charleston" for (name of jurisdiction).
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing: Delete the words international plumbing code and insert the words Illinois state plumbing code. Delete the sentence "The provisions of the international private sewage disposal code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems" and insert the sentence "Private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the applicable rules of the Illinois environmental protection agency, Illinois department of public health, Coles County health department, and the city of Charleston."
Section 103 Department Of Building Safety is deleted without substitution.
Section 109.3 Building Permit Valuations is deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof:
Building Permit Fee: The fee for building permits shall be four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50) per every one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of the estimated construction cost with a minimum permit fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If plans must be sent out to a professional plan review service because of the complexity of the building design an additional permit fee equal to the cost of the plan review will be charged. Additionally, if due to the complexity of the building design a professional inspection service must be utilized, the owner will be assessed an inspection fee equal to the cost of the inspection service. The estimated construction cost shall be calculated using figures and methods provided by the International Code Council.
The fee for new electrical construction permits shall be $1.25 per $1,000.00 of estimated construction value as determined by the method described above, with a minimum permit fee of twenty-five dollars $25.00.
The fee for new mechanical construction permits shall be $1.25 per $1,000.00 of estimated construction value as determined by the method described above, with a minimum permit fee of twenty-five dollars $25.00.
Starting Construction Without A Valid Permit: The fee shall be $100.00 per day for every day without a valid permit.
Sign Permits: The fees for sign permits shall be one dollar per square foot of sign area, with a minimum permit fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). All signs connected to a power source shall further be charged an electrical sign fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
Building Demolition Permit: The fee for building demolition shall be one dollar ($1.00) per every one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area of the building, with a minimum permit fee of twenty-five dollars $25.00.
Reinspection Fee: When additional inspections are necessary, due to inaccurate or incorrect information, failure to make necessary repairs, or faulty installations, a charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be made for each such inspection.
Fee For Appeal: The fee for appeal shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
Section 114.4 Violation Penalties is hereby deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof:
Section 114.4 Violation Penalties: Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a petty offense, punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) at the discretion of the court. Each day said violation exists shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 115.3 Unlawful Continuance is hereby deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof:
Section 115.3 Unlawful Continuance: Any person who shall continue any work on or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of a petty offense, punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) at the discretion of the court. Each day a violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 202.0 General Definitions shall be modified by the insertion of the following:
Access Drives: Any area or drive used to provide access to a parking lot.
Central Area Neighborhood: The geographic area of the city of Charleston which is described as Jackson Avenue between Fifth (5th) and Eighth (8th) Streets, Sixth (6th) Street between Madison Avenue and Van Buren Avenue, Monroe Avenue between Fifth (5th) and Eighth (8th) Streets and Seventh (7th) Street between Madison Avenue and Van Buren Avenue.
Parking Lot: Any area used or designated for the use of parking motor vehicles at any other use other than use groups R-3 (one and two family dwellings) structures.
The definitions contained within the international building code as to residential use groups shall only apply to title 9, chapter 1 of the city code.
Section 424 Specific Standards For Building Improvements: Add new section 424.1 as follows:
Section 424.1 Specific Standards For Building Improvements: This section shall apply whenever building improvements are to be made in the central area neighborhood:
a) Covered Facades: Materials shall not be applied over building's upper facades, which conceal window openings or original features.
b) Original Building Features: The removal or alteration of original building features, which would preclude their restoration, shall not be permitted.
c) Permanent Building Projections: Additions or permanent projections to facades shall not be constructed. When replacement of storefront materials are required, designs which are compatible with their surroundings shall be created and the alterations should be integrated in accordance with the general ground rules for sensitive rehabilitation from the design guidelines, prepared by Wallace Rapp, A.I.A., The Dearborn Associates Of Chicago. Wood or other combustible materials shall not be permitted in storefront exterior repairs or alterations. Materials, which simulate natural materials in storefront exterior repairs or alterations, shall not be utilized.
d) Metal Canopies: Permanently affixed metal and wood canopies shall not be repaired or replaced with materials other than those allowed in paragraph e).
e) Awnings: Awnings shall be of flexible fabric materials and shall be supported by the fronts of the buildings only. Care shall be exercised to coordinate sizes, color schemes and graphics on the awnings for a harmonious overall effect.
f) Original Historic Sign: All inscriptions and identifications of builders shall be preserved and restored. No alterations to buildings shall be made which would cover or obscure these original markings.
g) Unsuitable Materials: Wood siding, wood framing or shingles shall not be allowed to the facades and storefronts of commercial structures.
h) Inappropriate Alterations: Original exterior building materials shall be maintained to prevent deterioration that necessitates reconstruction. When major repairs are required, they shall comply with the general ground rules for sensitive rehabilitation and preserve those qualities of the buildings, which exemplify the architectural character of the community.
i) Glass Storefronts: The coverings of storefront glazing to accomplish any new use, retail or otherwise, shall not be permitted. If blinds, drapery, shutters, construction or devices are employed to conceal the activities within an existing storefront, they shall be confined to the interior of the building behind the glass surface and shall not be permanent. The height of the bulkhead in any alteration shall not be raised above that of the neighboring properties. Painting or otherwise rendering glass fronts opaque shall not be permitted.
j) Central Area Neighborhood: If the necessity for new construction is proven, the facade must duplicate the width and heights of the existing structure it replaces. The new facade must be built to align with the facades of adjacent structures and shall be aligned continuously in its height. The new facade must be integrated harmoniously with adjacent facades with regard to continuity of floor heights, window openings, materials and colors. Facades shall not provide openings at the ground floor level to allow vehicular access. No curb cuts shall be allowed which might permit vehicles to cross the present sidewalks.
k) General Provisions: Parking lots shall be landscaped to screen parked automobiles from the street. Brick sides and rears of existing buildings, which are presently unpainted, shall not be painted, except when necessary to preserve the structural integrity of the wall or when required for weatherproofing for the type of brick. Repainting of those previously painted surfaces as required for maintenance shall be allowed but the use of reflective colors shall be prohibited.
Section 425 (add new section) Drainage And Protection Of Property And Parking Lots, as follows:
Section 425.1 All building sites and parking lots shall be designed and built so that the storm water run-off does not adversely affect adjoining properties, including city streets and rights of way.
Section 425.1.1 Design: All building sites and parking lots shall be designed so as to discharge the design flow of a ten (10) year rain (as used in accepted engineering practices for this area) for the undeveloped site and detain all waters or runoff up to a one hundred (100) year rain (as used in accepted engineering practices for this area) for the developed site. Runoff shall be calculated using Illinois department of transportation (IDOT) design guidelines (Q=CIA) method. Maximum runoff coefficients shall be used unless the city approves others.
Section 425.1.2 Plans And Approvals: Plans and calculations shall be submitted to the city for approval. The plan shall be a minimum scale of one inch equals twenty feet (1" = 20'), the plan may be at a smaller scale when the site is so large as to require it, approval must be given by the public works director or city planner. The calculations shall support the design indicated on the drawing and prove how the amount of retention area was arrived at and indicate all assumed values, which were used in the calculations.
Section 425.2 Protection Of Adjoining Properties: A concrete curb or a concrete, steel, plastic bumper or other approved method shall be used to protect adjoining properties from being damaged by traffic on the parking lot.
(Ord. 11-O-43, 10-18-2011, eff. 1-1-2012)
Section 903.2.7 is hereby deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exist:
1. A group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. A group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).
4. A group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
(Ord. 15-O-3, 1-20-2015)
Section 1612.3 Establishment Of Flood Hazard Areas: Insert city of Charleston for name of jurisdiction and July 18, 2011, for insert date of issuance.
Chapter 32 Encroachments Into The Public Right Of Way is deleted without substitution.
Section 3412.2 Applicability: Insert March 1, 1985, as date.
Appendix F is adopted as if fully set forth in this document.
(Ord. 11-O-43, 10-18-2011, eff. 1-1-2012)