(A) Code adopted.
(1) The International Residential Code, 2003 Edition, including appendix chapters E and G, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the city for regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height in the city and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore.
(2) The Residential Code, printed in book or pamphlet form, is hereby incorporated by reference in addition to all amended editions as though printed in full herein, insofar as such code does not conflict with the statutes of the state or other specific model codes adopted by the city. One copy of the Residential Code is on file at the office of the City Clerk and is available for public inspection at any reasonable time. The provisions of the Residential Code shall be controlling throughout the city and throughout its extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction.
(B) Revisions. The following sections of the Residential Code are hereby revised:
Section R103. Delete entirely.
Section R101.1. Insert: City of Harvard, Nebraska.
Section R101.2. Amend to read: “Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition, of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures inside the corporate limits of the City of Harvard, Nebraska and within one (1) mile thereof, whenever said City is exercising its extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction within said one (1) mile area, except where otherwise specifically provided.”
Section R105.2. Delete Building: “1. One-story ...feet. 2. Fences ... high.”
Section R112.1. Amend to read by adding: “The Board shall also review administrative policies and procedures, and make recommendations to the City Council. The Board shall have five members.”
Table R301.2(1) Insert:
TABLE R301.2(1) | |
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA | |
GROUND SNOW LOAD | 25 lb/ft2 |
WIND SPEED | 90mph |
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY A SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | |
Weathering: | Severe |
Frost line depth: | 44” |
Termite: | Moderate to heavy |
Decay: | None to slight |
WINTER DESIGN TEMP | -3°F |
ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: | Yes |
FLOOD HAZARDS: | FBFM and FIRM, Effective date: Not Applicable |
AIR FREEZING INDEX | 1362°F-Days |
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP | 51.2°F |
(Ord. 783, passed 11-8-2005)