1496.05   CONSTRUCTION AND PERMIT STANDARDS FOR DETACHED GARAGES, SHEDS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES, AND RODENT, VERMIN HARBORAGE AND INFESTATION PROHIBITED.
   (a)   All structures and property shall be kept free from rodent and vermin harborage and infestation. Where rodents and vermin are found, prompt extermination by lawful processes in accordance with product data requirements and in a manner not injurious to human health shall promptly occur. Upon completion of extermination or during extermination, proper precautions shall be undertaken to prevent reinfestation.
   (b)   Detached garages, sheds and similar structures shall be erected and attached in a reasonable manner as determined by the Building Department on a minimum four-inch wide by 24-inch deep concrete rat wall with a four-inch concrete slab or as otherwise approved by the Building Official in writing. All applicable requirements of the State Building Code, as amended, shall be enforced.
   (c)   Any addition constructed on a pier foundation and located less than 18 inches above the grade adjacent to the proposed structure, must provide a four-inch concrete slab and a four-inch wide by 24-inch deep concrete rat wall or equivalent as approved by the Building Official in writing.
   (d)   Any detached garages, sheds or similar structures over 32 square feet shall first apply for and obtain a permit through the Building Department upon forms issued by the Building Department prior to any construction activity occurring.
   (e)   In addition, full compliance with provisions of all other codes and ordinances of the Township, including, but not limited to zoning ordinance provisions, such as setbacks, are required.
(Ord. 394. Passed 7-25-11; Ord. 426. Passed 3-13-17; Ord. 475. Passed 3-14-22.)