(a) All buildings hereafter referred to as pole buildings, using treated timber for ground contact, shall bear a certification by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Ohio. The design shall meet all acceptable safety standards according to the best engineering practice.
(b) Drawings submitted to the Building Inspector shall include all necessary information relative to the project, including floor plans, four elevations, sections describing the structure as well as details. The drawings shall also include necessary mechanical and electrical information.
(c) Framing for such structures shall employ standard designed trusses, including all posts, beams, purlins, knee braces, rafters and studs, along with any other means to secure a stable, ridged frame. Bearing posts shall bear on a minimum eight inches thick concrete pad located at a minimum of three feet, six inches below grade. Bearing posts shall be located not nearer than four inches from the edge of the pad.
(d) All roof and wall sheathing shall be a minimum five-eighths of an inch plywood or three-fourths of an inch solid board. Approved finished siding material shall be applied. Weatherproof roofing shall be selected from the approved materials (see Section 1357.01(c).) The roof pitch shall be a minimum of five by twelve and a maximum of twelve by fifteen.
(e) The general architectural character of such pole buildings shall be respective of the surrounding buildings. The appropriate siting of these buildings will be important. (Adopting Ordinance)
(f) Because of the nature of their construction, pole buildings shall contain no facilities for human habitation.
(Ord. 1995-115. Passed 9-12-95.)