The International Building Code, 2018 Edition, with State of Iowa amendments as reflected in Chapter 103A of the Code of Iowa, is adopted by reference and shall apply to all covered properties within the City. The fees for permits issued under the International Building Code adopted in this chapter and as may be adopted in the future, or for a zoning certificate, shall be based on the fee structure contained therein, termed “Building Permit Fees,” and shall be adopted according to the following schedule:
Time Period | Fee |
January 1, 2006, and thereafter | 65 percent of Building Permit Fees (except that accessory buildings will be charged 50 percent) |
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 said building code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of three members who are licensed in the profession of architecture or engineering or are qualified by experience and training to pass judgment on matters pertaining to building construction. Board of Appeals members shall be employees or proprietors of businesses located within the corporate boundaries of the City, but shall not be employees of the City.
2. Building Official. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board.
3. Appointments. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall office at its pleasure.
4. Actions. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
5. Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the Building Code, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of the Code.
(Ord. 1103 - Dec. 20 Supp.)