CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS

Section

General Provisions

   150.001   Fire limits established

   150.002   Limitations on construction and repairs within fire limits

   150.003   Removal of structure for failure to obtain permit or failure to comply with law

   150.004   Dangerous buildings to be abated as a nuisance

   150.005   Occupancy inspection requirements; owner occupied and commercial properties

   150.006   Occupancy inspection fees

Landlord Supervision of Rental Properties

   150.020   Definitions

   150.021   Substantiated complaints; hearing; penalty

   150.022   Bond forfeiture; extension

   150.023   Hearing Officer; qualifications

Adoption of Codes

   150.035   Building Code adopted by reference

   150.036   Property Maintenance Code adopted by reference

   150.037   Residential Building Code adopted by reference

   150.038   Mechanical Code adopted by reference

   150.039   Energy Conservation Code adopted by reference

Building Permits

   150.050   Permit required for construction or alterations

   150.051   Application; submission of plans

   150.052   Estimated cost to be submitted with application; estimated fee; final adjustments

   150.053   Fee; determination

   150.054   Referral of the application and plans to Code Enforcement Officer and approval thereof

   150.055   Review of permit denial by Council

   150.056   Variance from approved plans; approval required; estimated fee to reflect modification of plans

Construction Operations

   150.070   Use of streets for storage of materials; permit required; application

   150.071   Noise produced during night operations

   150.072   Special permit from Council required for use or removal of sidewalks; cash deposit

   150.073   Duty of care to persons and property; safety devices

Moving Buildings

   150.085   Permit required; application; action by the Council

   150.086   Insurance required; amount; terms

   150.087   Issuance of permit; daily fee

   150.088   Warning signs; light and safety devices

   150.089   Public utility wires

Demolition of Buildings

   150.100   Permit required; application

   150.101   Completion of demolition by city

   150.102   Compliance with provisions required

Code Enforcement Officer

   150.115   Office created; appointment

   150.116   Compensation

   150.117   Duties and authorities

   150.118   Methods of enforcement

   150.119   Violation of codes

   150.120   Deputy Code Enforcement Officers

   150.121   Code Enforcement Officer to serve under Commissioner of Public Health and Safety

Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

   150.130   Establishment of Board; residency; term; Chairperson

   150.131   Rules and regulations

   150.132   Incorporation of provisions

   150.133   Powers of the Board

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 150.001 FIRE LIMITS ESTABLISHED.

   There are hereby established fire limits in the city, which shall include all that portion of the city bounded as follows: beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of College Street and North Vine Street; thence west along the centerline of College Street to its intersection with the centerline of North Market Street; thence south along the centerline of North Market Street to its intersection with the centerline of Main Street; thence west along the centerline of West Main Street to its intersection with the centerline of James Street; thence south along the center of James Street to its intersection with the north right-of-way line of the Missouri-Illinois Railroad Company; thence northeast along the north right-of-way line of the Missouri-Illinois Railroad Company to its intersection with the centerline of Vine Street; thence north along the centerline of Vine Street to its intersection with the centerline of College Street, being the point of beginning.

(1994 Code, § 150.01) (Ord. 408, passed 9-9-1991)

§ 150.002 LIMITATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS WITHIN FIRE LIMITS.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful to construct or erect any building or structure within the fire limits except in conformity with the provision of the International Building Code (2006), as now in force or as may hereafter be amended or supplemented upon the adoption of the amendment or supplement by the city.

   (B)   It shall be unlawful to repair any existing frame building within the fire limits after the building has been damaged by 50% or more of its value. Any existing frame building within the fire limits may be brick veneered.

(1994 Code, § 150.02) (Ord. 378, passed 9-26-1988; Ord. 408, passed 9-9-1991) Penalty, see § 10.99