(A) Row covers as defined in § 152.005 shall not be required to be installed in accordance with any of the provisions of the Building Code.
(B) A high tunnel structure (HTS) as defined in § 152.005 can be installed as a residential accessory building within the corporate limits in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) The HTS is not required to have any floor.
(2) If a concrete slab is installed for the HTS, the installation shall comply with the requirements for a floating concrete slab as specified in § 150.017(7) above or a permanent foundation requirements in the currently adopted residential building code.
(3) The HTS shall be anchored per the manufacturer’s specifications or per an anchor design prepared by an architect or structural engineer.
(4) Any HTS that is installed must be a commercially manufactured structure. No stick built, homemade or self-fabricated HTS may be constructed.
(5) The installation of the HTS shall not require the submittal of sealed architectural/structural engineering plans.
(6) The maximum allowable area for the HTS shall be 1,000 square feet or 30% of the rear yard area, whichever is less.
(7) Only one HTS shall be permitted on a lot.
(8) The maximum height of the HTS shall not exceed 12 feet. The height of HTS shall be measured from the ground to the highest point of the structure.
(9) Any water line installed out to the HTS shall be installed in compliance with the then current edition of the Illinois Plumbing Code. Any plumbing equipment installed in the HTS shall be installed in compliance with the then current edition of the Illinois Plumbing Code.
(10) Drilling of a well to provide water to the HTS is prohibited.
(11) Any electrical lines and equipment installed to the HTS shall be installed in compliance with the then currently adopted edition of the NFPA National Electric Code.
(12) Proper clearance between the HTS and any overhead utility lines shall be provided in accordance with the currently adopted edition of the NFPA National Electric Code and the local utility company regulations.
(13) Any fuel gas lines and mechanical equipment installed to the HTS shall be installed in compliance with the then currently adopted editions of the International Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code.
(14) The plastic covering of any HTS shall be properly maintained. In the event that plastic covering is ripped or a hole develops in the plastic covering, repairs shall be made to the material or the material shall be replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
(15) If the HTS is not utilized for each consecutive growing season, the owner of the HTS shall remove the HTS from the lot.
(16) A building permit shall be issued before the HTS is constructed on a site. If an HTS is relocated to another location on the same site, am moving permit shall be required.
(17) If the ownership changes on a property where the HTS is located, a new building permit shall be required for the HTS.
(18) In the even an HTS fails to comply with the requirements of division (B)(14) or § 152.120 below of the city shall notify the owner in writing of the violations. If the violation is not corrected within 30 days of the notice, the city may commence legal action to remove and destroy the HTS.
(19) In the event an HTS fails to comply with the requirements of division (B)(15) above the city shall notify the owner in writing of the violation. If the owner fails to remove the HTS within 30 days of the notice, the city may commence legal action to remove and destroy the HTS.
(Ord. 12-3351, passed 5-21-2012)