The paragraphs in this section represent amendments to the requirements contained in the IBC and IRC.
Those section numbers preceded by “R” represent sections contained in the IRC; those section numbers without an “R” represent sections contained in the IBC.
1. Sections 103.1, R103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. Delete section and add the following in lieu thereof:
A. The Code Enforcement Agency created to enforce the provisions of this chapter shall be known and referred to as the Community Development Department. For purposes of this chapter, the Department of Building Safety shall also be known and referred to as the Community Development Department. The Building Official in charge thereof shall be known as the Construction Services Administrator.
2. Sections 103.2, R103.2 Appointment. Delete section and add the following in lieu thereof:
A. The Construction Services Administrator shall be appointed by the Community Development Director.
3. Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit, Under Building Subsection. Delete item number 6 and add the following in lieu thereof:
A. Private sidewalks and driveways
4. Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit, Under Building Subsection. Delete item number 5 and add the following in lieu thereof:
A. Private sidewalks and driveways.
5. Sections 111.2, R110.3. Add the following new to form sections 111.2.1 and R110.3.1 Certificate Issued:
A. On all permitted construction or activity, the site improvements, including, but not limited to, sidewalks, driveways, and approaches, seeding, sod, trees, screening of rooftop mechanical units, and any other site plan requirements are to be installed before a final Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
6. Sections 111.3, R110.4 Temporary Occupancy. Add the following sentence after the second sentence:
A. Prior to the issuance of a temporary occupancy certificate, the permit holder shall file a temporary occupancy permit application on forms provided by the Community Development Department. If the temporary occupancy permit application is accepted, a temporary occupancy certificate may be issued subject to the execution of an agreement to complete and security bond. A permanent Certificate of Occupancy will be issued upon completion of all outstanding improvements listed within the agreement to complete.
7. Sections 113.1, R112.1 add the following new subsections:
A. 113.1.1 and R112.1.1 Granting of Hearing: Any person affected by a decision of the Construction Services Administrator may request, and shall be granted a hearing on the decision, as described in Title 2, Chapter 2 of this Code of Ordinances.
8. Section 114.4, R113.4 Violation Penalties. Delete section and insert the following in lieu thereof:
A. Violations of the provisions of this chapter, or failure to comply with any of its requirements, shall constitute a municipal infraction as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 4A of the this Code. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. In the event that the City seeks court intervention for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the City may seek reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees and additional costs. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful actions as necessary to prevent or remedy violations.