The following amendments to the International Building Code adopted by section 15.040.010 are made and incorporated into the code:
A. IBC Chapter 1, Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit is hereby amended to read as follows: Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 160 square feet.
2. Fences not over seven (7) feet high.
3. Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet in height measured from grade on the exposed side to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to one 1.
5. Platforms, walks, and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment.
9. Window awnings that supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, that are not more than 30" above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling, and do not serve as an exit door required by Section R311.4.
11. Oil derricks.
12. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
13. Siding, gutters, downspouts, and storm windows
14. Painting and/or any normal maintenance repairs.
15. Construction of landscaping or patios.
16. Temporary portable steps not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in dimension for mobile homes.
17. Window replacement where the rough opening is not altered.
B. IBC Chapter 1, Section 113.3 Qualifications is hereby amended to read as follows: the members of the board of appeals shall be the Common Council.
C. IBC Chapter 3, Section 312 Utility and Miscellaneous Group U, is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 312
UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP U
312.1 General. Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy. Group U shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Agricultural buildings
Aircraft hangars, accessory to a one- or two-family residence (see Section 412.5)
Barns
Carports
Fences more than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height
Grain silos, accessory to a residential occupancy
Greenhouses
Livestock shelters
Private garages
Retaining walls
Sheds
Stables
Tanks
Towers
Camping Cabins
312.2 Camping Cabins. Camping cabins must have an egress window or door in each sleeping area, a smoke detector in each sleeping area, interior and exterior light, interior and exterior plug-ins, the unit number on each cabin, rodent protection, a fire extinguisher in each unit, and accessible units shall be provided as per Table 1107.6.1. (Ord. 756, 2014)
D. IBC Chapter 27, Electrical, is hereby deleted in its entirety. (Ord. 827 (part), 2019)