(A) Chapter 1, Section 101.2 Scope, is amended as follows:
101.2. Delete the paragraph entitled "Exception" in its entirety.
(B) Chapter 1, Section 101.4.4, is amended to read as follows:
101.4.4 Property maintenance. The provisions of all of the adopted codes, laws and pertinent regulations shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.
(C) Chapter 1, Section 105.2 is amended by deleting Items (2) and (4) in their entirety and amending Item (1) under the heading "Building" to read as follows:
1. Non-permanent, one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, may be excluded provided the proposed work meets City of Indio Zoning regulations.
(D) Chapter 1 Section 105.5 is amended to read as follows:
105.5. Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 365 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 365 days after the time of the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. At the discretion of the Building Official work shall be considered abandoned whenever substantial progress has not been made within 365 days from the date of permit issuance or extension, if given. Every permit issued or extended as part of code enforcement actions shall become invalid if substantial progress has not been made within the time period determined by the Building Official.
(E) Chapter 1, Section 107.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
107.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the Building Official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing, or by stamp, as "Approved.". One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the Building Official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept at the site of work, and shall be open to inspections by the Building Official or duly authorized representatives.
(F) Chapter 1, Section 108.1 is amended to read as follows:
108.1 General. The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures or temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days or as determined by the Building Official. The Building Official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.
(G) Chapter 1 Section 109.4 and Section 109.5 are amended to read as follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
109.5 Related fees. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee set forth in Section 109.2. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
(H) Chapter 16, Section 1613.5.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
1613.5.2 ASCE 7, Section 12.2.3.1, Exception 3. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 to read as follows:
3. Detached one and two family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame construction.
(I) Chapter 18, Section 1807.1.4 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with AF&PA PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 48 and Section 5.2) and shall be identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.9.1. Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
(J) Chapter 18, Section 1809.7 is amended as follows:
Table 1809.7, Footnotes (c) and (g) are hereby deleted without replacement.
(K) Chapter 18, Section 1809.12 is amended to read as follows:
1809.7 Timber footings. Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of Type V construction and as otherwise treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 48). Treated timbers are not required where placed entirely below permanent water level, or where used as capping for wood piles that project above the water level over submerged or marsh lands. The compressive stresses perpendicular to grain in untreated timber footings supported upon treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable stresses for the species and grade of timber as specified in the AF&PA NOS. Timber footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
(L) Chapter 18, Section 1810.3.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as piles or poles in accordance with AF&PA NOS. Round timber elements shall conform to ASTM 025. Sawn timber elements shall conform to DOC PS-20. Timber deep foundation elements shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
(Ord. 1784, passed 10-19-22)