TITLE 7
BUILDING REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION:

7-1-1: Jurisdiction

7-1-2: Adoption Of Codes

7-1-3: Superseded By Successive Versions Of Codes

7-1-4: Exceptions

7-1-5: Amendments To Adopted Codes

7-1-6: Duty Of Building Official

7-1-7: Permit Fees

7-1-8: Appeal

7-1-9: Violations

7-1-1: JURISDICTION:

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all areas of unincorporated lands within Owyhee County. (Ord. 2015-01, 2-9-2015)

7-1-2: ADOPTION OF CODES:

As provided by Idaho Code section 39-4116 the following codes and their amendments, including subsequent revisions and supplements, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth herein:

   A.    2012 international building code, as adopted by the state of Idaho or the Idaho building code board, together with any amendments or revisions to the international building code made by the Idaho building code board through the negotiated rulemaking process;

   B.    2012 international residential code, except parts five and six, as adopted by the state of Idaho or the Idaho building code board, together with any amendments or revisions to the international residential code made by the Idaho building code board through the negotiated rulemaking process;

   C.    2012 international energy conservation code, as adopted by the state of Idaho or the Idaho building code board, together with any amendments or revisions to the international residential code made by the Idaho building code board through the negotiated rulemaking process;

   D.    2012 international existing building code, as adopted by the state of Idaho or the Idaho building code board, together with any amendments or revisions to the international existing building code made by the Idaho building code board through the negotiated rulemaking process; and

   E.    2004 Idaho manufactured home installation standards, prepared by the state of Idaho, together with any amendments or revisions to the Idaho manufactured home installation standards made by the Idaho building code board through the negotiated rulemaking process. (Ord. 2015-01, 2-9-2015)

7-1-3: SUPERSEDED BY SUCCESSIVE VERSIONS OF CODES:

The adopted versions of the foregoing codes shall be deemed superseded by successive versions of such codes as they are adopted or approved by the state of Idaho building code board, such successive versions to become law of the county on the effective date set for the successive versions by the state of Idaho building code board, unless the board of county commissioners specifically provides otherwise. (Ord. 2015-01, 2-9-2015)

7-1-4: EXCEPTIONS:

   A.    Agricultural Building Defined: An "agricultural building" is a structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products where said structure is situated on land which shall consist of at least a single parcel of land five (5) or more acres in size, exclusive of any public right of way. This structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated, packaged or sold, nor shall it be a place used by the public. In order to qualify the property owner shall have an approved "agricultural exemption" from the county assessor.

   B.    Exempted: As set forth in Idaho Code section 39-4116(5), agricultural buildings shall be exempt from the requirements of the building code adopted herein but shall remain subject to placement requirements established by zoning regulations. (Ord. 2015-01, 2-9-2015)