All applications involving the construction or alteration of any building or structure shall include the following documents:
(a) New Construction.
(1) Site plan. Site plans shall be at a scale of one inch equals twenty feet (1" = 20') and shall be prepared and stamped by a registered surveyor. Site plans shall include the following:
A. All lot dimensions and bearings;
B. North arrow;
C. Name of adjoining right of way;
D. Location of all proposed buildings with respect to setback from all property lines;
E. Building finish floor and finish grade elevations;
F. Location of all utilities and services to building;
G. Existing and proposed grade elevations indicating existing and proposed drainage patterns, location, size and material of any proposed culverts and drains;
H. Location and material of patios, decks, walks, driveways, walls and fences;
I. Location and species of existing trees to remain on the lot over three inch in caliper within sixty feet of proposed building excluding those located on adjoining lots.
(2) Building plans. Building plans shall be signed by the author thereof and shall include but not be limited to the following:
A. Foundation plan - prepared at a scale of 1/4" = 1' and including all footings, floor construction; indication of basement, crawl or slab areas; chimney location; stairs; furnace; hot water heater; and floor drains.
B. First and second floor plans - prepared at a scale of 1/4" = 1' including room names; room dimensions; window and door sizes; stairs; joist and beam framing.
C. Cross section - at a scale of 1/4" = 1' including foundation; walls; floors; balconies; stairs; and roof.
D. Typical wall section - at a scale of 3/4" = 1' and including foundation wall detail; insulation; floor and roof materials; exterior grade; perimeter drains; and masonry veneer.
E. Exterior elevations - prepared at a scale of 1/4" = 1' and including floor lines; floor to floor heights; all window and door sizes and locations; roof pitch and material; vents; gutter and downspouts; exterior siding; and exterior grade elevation.
F. Fireplace detail - at 3/4" = 1' including a section through foundation to chimney top; roof line clearance; and flashing.
G. Color schedule - including color of siding, window frames, doors, trim, roofing and masonry.
H. Electrical drawings - including service entrance size and locations, all outlets, switches, light fixtures, equipment and G.F.I. outlets.
I. Any other drawings or data as may be deemed necessary by the Zoning Inspector or Architectural Board of Review.
(b) Remodeling and Additions to Existing Structures.
(1) Site plan. Site plans for remodeling and additions shall be drawn to scale, but need not be stamped by a registered surveyor.
(2) Building plan. Drawings, documents and information as required in subsection (a)(2) hereof, as are applicable to the proposed work.
(3) Photographs. Photographs of the existing structure.
(4) Additional data. Any other drawings or data as may be deemed necessary by the Zoning Inspector or the Architectural Board of Review.
(c) Plans and Specifications. All plans and specifications shall provide for the use of materials and design of quality and quantity equal or exceeding that required by the CABO Dwelling House Code as then amended which is incorporated by reference herein but further amended as follows:
(1) Flooring. All sub-flooring shall be plywood only. No particle board shall be used for flooring. Plywood shall be installed in accordance with the following:
A. ½" plywood with 3/4" hardwood cover.
B. ½" plywood with 5/8" plywood and carpet or resilient tile.
C. 1 1/8" plywood for thinset ceramic tile.
D. ½" plywood under 2 ½" concrete for mudset tile.
(2) Chimneys and hearths.
A. Masonry chimneys shall be built of solid brick or solid concrete block not less than 8 inches thick and shall be lined throughout with fire-clay flue lining.
B. Minimum flue size shall be 12" x 12".
C. Masonry chimneys shall have a height to width ratio of 4:1.
D. The front edge of the hearth shall be a minimum of 20 inches in front of the face of the fireplace opening.
E. A 2 inch clearance shall be maintained between masonry and structure.
F. Chimneys on exterior walls shall be a minimum of 32 inches wide.
(Ord. 3-89-05. Passed 3-1-89.)
G. Prefabricated fireplace inserts shall meet ANSI and NFPA standards and shall be installed pursuant to the manufacturer’s specifications.
(Ord. 11-98-26. Passed 11-23-98.)
(3) Masonry. There shall be no exposed exterior concrete block and no masonry return at corners of less than 8 inches.
(4) Framing.
A. All headers over windows and door openings shall be on edge.
B. All headers and rafters around skylights shall be doubled.
C. When whirlpools, spas or tubs which are larger than a standard tub are installed, all support framing shall be doubled.
D. Roof rafters shall be on 16 inch centers with ½” plywood or 5/8" plywood on 24 inch centers.
(5) Roof shingles.
A. Shingles on new structures shall have a Class A fire rated composition (220# or 240# - 25 year).
B. Additions and re-roofing shall match existing including color and shall be class A for asphalt, slate or wood shakes.
C. Natural wood shakes shall be fire treated.
(6) Exterior decks.
A. All exterior wood decks shall be constructed of pressure treated lumber or other approved decay-resistant heartwood.
B. Under all exterior wood decks there shall be provided a one layer Visqueen barrier of at least 6 mil and a minimum 2 inch gravel cover. (Ord. 3-89-05. Passed 3-1-89.)
C. Deck posts shall be installed to a depth not less than forty-two inches below grade. (Ord. 11-98-26. Passed 11-23-98.)
(7) Air conditioners and humidifiers. All condensate lines shall be of copper, steel, or P.V.C. plastic rigid schedule #40 and up.
(8) Venting. All exhaust fans and dryer vents shall exhaust directly to the outside with rigid connections.
(Ord. 3-89-05. Passed 3-1-89.)
(9) Perimeter drains and downspouts. P.V.C. rigid and perforated pipe shall be used for footing drains and downspouts below grade.
(Ord. 11-98-26. Passed 11-23-98.)
(10) Aluminum wire. Aluminum wire may be used only for service to the meter. Aluminum wire shall not be used in the house or on the house side of the meter.
(11) Garage heaters.
A. Open combustion chamber heaters shall be located 8 feet above the floor.
B. Approved enclosed combustion chamber heaters shall be located 18 inches above the floor.
(12) Electrical. There shall be no more than 4 G.F.I. outlets on one circuit.
(13) Garage doors. Doors connecting the house to the garage shall swing into the garage.
(14) Basement windows. Basement windows shall not be located higher than four inches from finished grade.
(15) Rat proofing. Rat proofing shall be provided on all dwellings and structures containing habitable spaces.
(Ord. 3-89-05. Passed 3-1-89.)