105.3 [R105.3] Application For Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application in writing on a form furnished by the department of building for that purpose. Such application shall:
1. Be signed by the applicant/owner, and the applicant's authorized agent or contractor.
2. Have written verification of septic/sewer approval from the city of Kendrick.
3. Have written verification from the city of Kendrick of approved vehicle access to a public road.
105.5 [R105.5] Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, not more than five extensions of time, for periods more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
108.3 [R108.3] Building Permit Valuations. The determination of value or valuation shall be based on the "city of Kendrick building valuation schedule" and building valuation data as published by the "Building Standards Magazine," most recent issue. When valuation data for certain projects is not available, the building official shall determine a valuation.
Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by section 106 [R106], a plan review fee shall be paid. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee. Commercial fees charged for actual amount as charged by the state plan review board.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in section 108 [R108] and are in addition to the permit fees.
112.1 [R112.1] General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of three members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the city council of the city of Kendrick and shall hold office at its pleasure. A member of the board of appeals shall act as secretary. The board of appeals shall conform to the city of Kendrick hearing procedures ordinance, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
Filing And Timing Of Appeals. Any person may file an appeal from any notice or action of the building official to provide for the reasonable interpretation of the provisions of the codes as adopted. A $25.00 fee and written appeal describing the specific issues being appealed must be submitted to the clerk of the city of Kendrick, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the notice or action of the building official. After receiving the written appeal, the board of appeals shall be appointed within fifteen (15) days and shall fix a date, time and place for hearing the appeal. The board of appeals shall hear the appeal within thirty (30) days after the appointment by the city of Kendrick. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant and to the building official. The board of appeals must render a decision within thirty (30) days of the hearing of such appeal. Every decision of the board of appeals must be based upon findings of fact and every finding must be supported in the record of the proceedings of the board of appeals.
Table R301.2(1), Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria, of the international residential code, 2009 edition, shall be completed as follows:
Ground snow load: 30 PSF, and roof snow load of 30 PSF
Wind speed: 90 mph
Seismic design category: B
Subject to damage from weathering: Severe
Subject to damage from frost line depth: Frost depth 24"
Subject to damage from termite: Slight to moderate
Subject to damage from decay: None to slight
Winter design temp: 10 deg. F.
Flood hazards: Date of entry into the national flood insurance program, 02-11-1980
Date of current flood insurance rate maps index: 02-01-1980
Section R403 of the international residential code, 2009 edition, shall be amended as follows:
All footings shall have a minimum of two (2) no. 4 (1/2 inch) or larger reinforcement rods laid continuously in the footing.
(Ord. 744, 6-17-2013, eff. 6-17-2013)