The following chapters of the 2021 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code are hereby amended or added as set forth herein.
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
Section 101.1, is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Charlotte, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Designated agency. The City of Charlotte Community Development Department is the designated agency and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Community Development Director. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code. The functions of the agency may be carried out by a designee, including the Code Enforcement Officer and Rental Inspector.
Section 107.01 is amended to read as follows:
107.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be the City of Charlotte Zoning Board of Appeals. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the code official.
Section 108. 1 is amended to read as follows:
108.1 Membership of Board. The board of appeals shall consist of the membership of the City of Charlotte Zoning Board of Appeals.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 302.4 is amended, in part, to read as follows:
Section 302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of ten (10) inches in height...
Section 304.14 is amended, in part, to read as follows:
Section 304.14 Insect Screens. During the period from March 1 through November 30, every door, window and other outside opening is required for ventilation of habitable rooms ...
CHAPTER 6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 602.3 is amended, in part, to read as follows:
Section 602.3 Heating supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 1 through April 30 to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F ...
Section 602.4 is amended, in part, to read as follows:
Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 1 to April 30 to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F ...
(1993 Code, § 52-2) (Ord. passed 8-12-2002; Ord. No. 2009-03, passed 2-23-2009; Ord. 2022-04, passed 8-1-2022)