(A) Adoption. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 8, inclusive (IPMC), is hereby adopted by reference as the Town Property Maintenance Code as if fully set out in this chapter with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows.
(B) Compliance required. All existing residential and nonresidential structures and premises shall conform to the requirements of the IPMC, as adopted and as amended.
(C) Purpose. The purpose of the IPMC is to promulgate minimum requirements and standards for all existing residential and nonresidential structures, premises, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises; and for administration, enforcement and penalties.
(D) Amendments. The following deletions, additions, insertions and changes are hereby made to the IPMC as adopted by reference by division (A) above.
(1) IPMC 101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term “TOWN OF WIGGINS” where indicated.
(2) IPMC 102.3 (Application of other codes) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with:
“Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the current adopted building and zoning codes.”
(3) IPMC 103.5 (Fees) is amended by the deletion of the section and is replaced with:
“Costs incurred for the performance of work shall be paid by the applicant in an amount set forth in the Town of Wiggins Schedule of Fees that is periodically updated from time to time.”
(4) IPMC 106.4 (Violation penalties) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with:
“It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of the IPMC. In addition to other sanctions set forth in the IPMC, a person or entity that violates the IPMC may be fined in an amount not to exceed the maximum fine amount permitted to be imposed by the municipal court or, as more fully set forth in § 151.99 of this code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.”
(5) IPMC 111.2 (Membership of board) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with:
“The members of the Board of Appeals shall be comprised of the members of the Town Board of Trustees.”
(6) IPMC 111.3 (Notice of meeting) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with:
“The Board of Trustees shall meet upon notice from the Town Manager, within 20 days of the filing of an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings.”
(7) IPMC 302.4 (Weeds) is amended to insert the height of weeds and excessive plant growth to be:
“Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth within the guidelines set forth by the Town of Wiggins Health & Safety Ordinance.”
(8) IPMC 302.4 (Weeds) - the second paragraph is deleted in its entirety.
(9) IPMC 308.2.2 (Refrigerators) is amended by the addition of the following at the end of said section:
“Refrigerators, appliances and similar equipment shall not be discarded, stored, or abandoned on outdoor premises.”
(10) IPMC 604.2 (Service) is amended by replacing “NFPA 70” with “NFPA 70 Electrical Code adopted by the state of Colorado.”
(Ord. 01-2022, passed 1-26-2022) Penalty, see § 151.99