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ORDINANCE NO. 814 (1979 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING
PORTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTERS 1,
2 AND 3; ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM CODE
FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AND THE 1978
EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; AND REPEAL-
ING CERTAIN SECTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis-:Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Municipal Code Article VIII, Chapter 1, Part I is hereby
amended to read in full as follows:
See attached text: Sections 8100 - 8100.1.
SECTION 2. Municipal Code Article VIII, Chapter 1, Part II, Section
8120 is hereby amended to read as follows:
See attached text: Section 8120.
Section 8121 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Municipal Code Article VIII, Chapter 1, Part III is hereby
amended to read as follows:
See attached text: Section 8130.
SECTION 4. Municipal Code Article VIII, Chapter 1, Part IV is hereby
amended to read as follows:
See attached text: Section 8140.
SECTION 5. Municipal Code Article VIII, Chapter 1, Part V,is hereby
amended to read as follows:
See attached text:' Section 8150.
SECTION 6. Municipal Code Article VIII, Chapter 1, Part VI is hereby
amended to read as follows:
See attached text: Section 8160 - 8162.
SECTION 7. Municipal Code Article VIII, Chapter 1, Part VII is hereby
amended to read as follows:
See attached text: Section 8170 - 8170.6.
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.Ordinance No. 814 (1979 Series)
SECTION 8. Article VIII, Chapter 2, Part I is hereby added to-the
Municipal Code to read as follows:
See attached text: Section 8210 - 8210.4.
SECTION 9. The following sections of the Municipal Code are hereby
repealed: §4224 - 4224.1; §8310 - 8310.13; §8320; §8330 - 8330.6; and
§8340 - 8341.
SECTION 10. The City Council hereby finds that the modifications and
changes made by this ordinance, to each of the Codes adopted and amended by
this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of conditions existing in the
City of San Luis Obispo.
SECTION 11. This ordinance, together with the ayes and noes,.:shall be
published once in full, at least three (3) days prior to its final passage,
in the Telegram- Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in the City,
and shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its
final passage.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at a meeting held the 3rd day of July , 1979, on motion of
Councilman Jorgensen , seconded by Councilwoman Billie and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmemters Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
C erk J. H. Fitzpatrick
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Approved as to form: Approved as to content:
City Attorney City Administra fficer
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Community De lopmen Director
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LO&ef Building Inspector
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ORDINANCE NO. 814
(1979 Series)
FINALLY PASSED this 17th day of July ,
1979., on motion of Councilman Jorgensen seconded by
Councilman Dunin and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Billig, Bond, Dunin, Jorgensen and Mayor Cooper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
�ty�Clerk J.H. Fitzpatrick
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ARTICLE VIII - BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1 - Part I
SECTION 8100. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Six (6) documents, three (3) each of which are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk, identified by the Seal of the City of San Luis Obispo
appearing thereon, and entitled the "Uniform Building Code and appendix,"
the "Uniform Mechanical Code and appendix," the "Uniform Housing Code,"
and the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings," all 1976
editions, published by the International Conference of Building Officials;
the "Uniform Plumbing Code and appendix," 1976 edition, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and the
"National Electrical Code;." 1978.,edition., published` -by -the National- Fire
Protection Association, be and the same are hereby adopted as the Building
Regulations of the City of San Luis Obispo. The provisions of such
"Uniform Codes" on file in the Office of the City Clerk are hereby referred
to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter,
except as amended by the provisions of Parts 2, 3, 45 55 6 and 7 of this
chapter.
SECTION 8100.1., DESIGNATION OF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
The Chief Building Inspector is hereby designated as the Building
Official for the City.
CHAPTER 1 - Part II
SECTION 8120. AMENDMENTS, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
The following sections of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition, are
hereby amended as follows:
(a) Section 301(a). Add as follows:
Exception:
1. Permits shall not be required for:
(1) Non - structural work valued at $100.00 or less. All such
work shall be coordinated with the Construction Regulations
Division for verification that the exception is applicable.
(2) Concrete patio slabs, driveways, parking pads and similar
surfacing, not intended for future erection of structures
thereon.
(3) One residential garden, tool or storage shed or greenhouse
structure not exceeding 100 square feet in area, provided
yard setbacks are observed.
(b) Section 301(c). Delete the first sentence and substitute the
following therefor:
With each application for a building permit, and when required by
the Building Official for enforcement of any provision of this
Code, two (2) or more sets of plans and specifications shall be
submitted.
(c) Section 302(d). Add as follows:.
Every permit shall automatically expire eighteen (18) months after
date of issue and shall be renewable at the discretion of the
Building Official by payment of one -half (1/2) of the original
building permit fee.
Exceptions:
(1) Work for which a permit has been issued and which has
been continuous for the specified time may be extended
with the Building Official's approval.
(2) Work for which a demolition permit has been issued shall
expire by limitation and become null and void, if the
work authorized by such permit is not commenced within
thirty (30) days from the date of issue and shall
automatically expire ninety (90) days from date of
issue.
(d) Section 303(a). Building Permit Fees.
Fees for building permits shall be established, and may be
amended from time to time, by resolution of bhe council.
(e) Section 303(b). Plan Checking Fees.
Fees for plan- checking services shall be established, and may
be amended from time to time, by resolution of the council.
(f) Section 504. Add.a n6w. subsection (d) as follows:
(d) Residential buildings adjacent to property lines. Where
Group R, Division 3 buildings are to be erected at each
side of and adjacent to, or on a property line, the walls
parallel to and on the property line may be constructed
as a common wall subject to the following conditions:
(1) The wall shall be not less than four -hour fire - resistive
construction in Type I, II -F.R., III and IV buildings and
two -hour fire-resistive construction in Type II -lhr., II -N
and V buildings with no openings through the wall.
(2) The wall shall nave continuous surface from the foundation
to its termination at the roof sheathing with no through
structural member penetration except penetration for
fasteners to attach structural supports may be permitted.
The wall shall extend to the outermost edge of any horizontal
projection or building at either side of the wall.
(3) The wall if of wood frame shall be- constructed to conform
to item 85 in Table 43 -B.
(4) There shall be no electrical, heating or plumbing within
the wall cavity.
(5) The wall shall have a sound transmission coefficient (STC)
rating of 55.*
*(2x6 studs, 2 layers 5/8" thick, Type "X" gypsum board on
one side, resilient channels with two layers 5/8" thick,
Type "X" gypsum board on the other side and one thickness
of R -19 insulation in the cavity.)
(6) Each building sharing the common wall shall be constructed
to maintain its individual structural integrity independent
of the building of the opposite side of the wall.
(g) Section 504. Add a new subsection (e) as follows:
(e) Existing buildings on adjacent property.
(1) 1dhere existing buildings are located on separate recorded
lots, adjacent to a common property line, and such
buildings and lots are under one ownership, interconnecting
openings across the property line may be permitted provided
each opening in each building, on each side of the property
line is protected with a properly installed fire assembly
with a fire - resistive rating consistant with the fire -
resistive rating of the wall of the building in or on which
it is installed.
(2) Prior to providing such openings, the property owner(s) shall
record an agreement to close the 6penings before selling the
recorded lots and buildings to separate and /or unassociated
new owners.
(3) A building permit shall be obtained prior to installing the
interconnecting openings.
(h) Section 2905. Add the following to subsection (f):
Drainage water from improvements and land contour changes shall
not drain onto or across adjacent properties except in recorded
drainage easements or natural waterways.
(i) Section 2905. Add a new subsection (g) as follows:
(g) Disposal. All drainage facilities shall be designed to carry
waters to the nearest practicable drainage way approved by the
Building Official and /or other appropriate jurisdiction as a
safe place to deposit such waters. Erosion of ground in the
area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of non -
erosive downdrains or other devices.
Building pads shall have a drainage gradient of 2 percent toward
approved drainage facilities, unless waived by the Building
Official.
(j) Section 2907. Add a third exception as follows:
Exception:
(3) Where an approved post- tensioning reinforcing system is
utilized and all of the following conditions have been
complied with:
(a) Concrete strength at 28 days to have an f'c of 3000
psi.
(b) Concrete cylinders to be taken'for each slab or a
maximum pour of 50 cu. yds.
(c) Tendons not to be tensioned until concrete has
attained its minimum required compressive strength.
(d) Continuous vibration, by mechanical means, during
concrete placement.
(e) Continuous inspection to be provided by a deputy
inspector.
(f) Written inspection reports submitted to the Building
Official, for each slab or pour, not more than five (5)
days after the placement of concrete.
(g) Certified concrete break test results to be submitted
as soon as they are available.
(h) Written certification of tendon tensioning to be sub-
mitted for each independent post- tensional system.
(k) Table 29 -A. Delete Table 29 -A and replace it with a new Table 29 -A
as follows:.
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U. B. C. TABLE NO. 29 -A FOOTNOTES
(1) Foundation requirements are based on reducing the potential differential
vertical movements due to expansive soil by premoistening the soil prior
to construction. If premoistening is not desired, a much stronger 'foun-
dation will be needed or other precautions must be taken as approved by
the Building Official.
(2) Crawl holes through footings for raised floors shall be installed with
curbs extending a minimum of 6" above adjacent grade to prevent surface
water from entering under the building.
(3) Bottom bar 3" from bottom of footing, top bar within 3" from the top of
stem.
(4) Slab reinforcement shall be placed at slab mid depth and continue to -
within 2" of exterior face of exterior footing walls.
(5) Moisture content shall be maintained until foundations and piers are
poured and a vapor barrier is installed. Tests shall be taken within
24'hours of each slab pour. The moisture content under footings may
be verified by the Building Inspector: Soil density may be as low as
85% after premoistening for all soils with an expansion index greater
than 50.
(6) Except under footings, the area under the raised floor need not be pre -
moistened. Footings not located within a continuous footing or equivalent
concrete or masonry moisture barrier per Sec. UBC 2907(a) shall be designed
as perimeter footings.
(7) A 12" minimum width grade beam shall be provided for garage openings.
Depth and reinforcement shall be as specified in UBC Table No. 29 -A.
(8) Footing widths may be reduced upon submittal of calculations by a
registered civil or structural engineer or licensed architect, but
shall be a minimum of 12" for one and two - story, and 15" for three -
story structures.
(9) The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the top
of the footing.
(10) Bent rebars not allowed between floating slabs and footings.
(11) Vertical steel reinforcing bars in chimneys shall hook under horizontal
steel reinforcing bar mat of at least No. 3 bars at 24" on center each
way located 3" from the bottom of supporting foundation.
(12) Post tensioned slabs, designed by civil engineer, may be used in lieu
of minimum foundation requirements.
(1) Section 3207 (e). Delete the exceptions to Section 3207 (e).
(m) Section 3703 (f). Change the second paragraph to read as follows:
All incinerator and fireplace chimneys shall terminate in a sub-
stantially constructed spark arrester having a mesh not exceeding
1/2 inch.
(n) Section 3802 (b). Add the following exception after the first
paragraph:
Exception: Standard automatic fire - extinguishing systems may
be omitted with the Building Official's and Fire Department's
approval in buildings used exclusively for storage or.use of high
value electronic equipment made of non - combustible materials, pro-
viding the building is equipped throughout with a heat and products
of combustion, other than heat, detector system of a tested and
approved design, installed to the satisfaction of the Fire Depart-
ment.
(o) Section 4409. Add an additional paragraph as follows:
Dry rubble and debris shall be wetted down in such a manner so as
to prevent objectionable dust and particulate matter from being
stirred up and becoming a nuisance to the general public.
(P) Section 5406. Delete Section 5604 in its entirety and substitute
the following therefor:
Section 5406. Human Impact Safety Glazing. Glazing the locations
subject to human impact shall conform to the provisions of the
U. S. Consumer Product Safety Standard #16CFR1201.
Chapter 57 of the Appendix: The following new sections are added:
(q.) Section 5709. Permits. No person shall construct a fallout,
blast resistant or limited blast resistant shelter without first
having obtained a permit from the Building Official.
(r.,) Section 5710. Application. Permits shall be issued upon applica-
tion, accompanied by standard drawings and specifications, obtain-
able at no cost from the Director of Civil Defense, City of San
Luis Obispo. Permits shall be issued at no cost.
Exception: Shelters constructed as part of a new building or part
of the structural frame of a new or existing building shall be
evaluated accordingly and a permit fee shall be paid.
(s,) Section 5711. Yard Encroachment. Protective shelters, unless
totally underground, shall not encroach into any required rear,
side or front yard setback.
(t) Chapter 70 of the Appendix, Excavation & Grading. Delete all of
Chapter 70.
CHAPTER 1 - Part III
SECTION 8130. AMENDMENTS, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE.
The following sections of the Uniform Mechanical Code are amended as
follows:
(a) Section 304. Delete Section 304 in its entirety and substitute
the following therefor:
Section 304. Permit Fees. Fees for mechanidal permits shall be
established, and may be amended from time to time, by resolution
of the City Council.
(b) Section 1901. Add subsection (c) as follows:
(c) An exhaust duct and fan having a minimum capacity of 50 CFM
shall be installed above, or in conjunction with, all domestic,
free - standing, or built -in ranges.
Exceptions:
1. Where a gravity vent with a minium cross- sectional
area of thirty -six (36) square inches is installed
directly above the cooking surface, opening vertically
through the building to the outside.
2. Vents shall not be required where the appliance has a
built -in air purifier and recirculating system.
CHAPTER 1 - Part IV
SECTION 8140. AMENDMENTS, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE.
(a) Section H -203. Delete the first sentence and substitute the
following therefor:
Section H -203. The Building Board of Appeals shall act as the Housing
Advisory and Appeals Board, in order to provide for final interpreta-
tion of the provisions of this Code and the hear appeals provided for
hereunder.
CHAPTER 1 - PART V
SECTION 8150. AMENDMENTS, UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS.
(a) Section 205. Delete in its entirety and substitute the following
therefor:
The Building Board of Appeals shall act to provide for final inter-
pretation of the provisions of this Code and to hear appeals provided
for hereunder.
CHAPTER 1 - Part VI
SECTION 8160. AMENDMENTS, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE.
The following sections of the Uniform Plumbing Code are amended as
follows:
(a) Section 20.1. Delete Section 20.1 and substitute the following
therefor:.
20.1. The administrative authority empowered to enforce this
code shall be the Constructions Regulations Division,,of the
Community Development Department.
(b) Section 20.3. Insert "one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) ";
"City or�County "; and "twelve (12) ", in the appropriate spaces
provided.
(c) Section 20.7. Amend the second paragraph to read as follows:
Such applicant shall pay for each permit at the time of issuance
a fee as established and amended from time to time by resolution
of the City Council.
(d) Section 201. Add a new subsection (k) as follows:
(k) Minimum wall thickness for ABS plastic, drain, waste & vent
pipe shall be as set forth in ", ASTM Standard D2661 -77a.
(e) Section 315. Add a new subsection (g) as follows:
(g) Plastic drain, waste, or vent piping shall not be used in
exposed locations in buildings required to be of fire resistive
construction. Where plastic drain,waste and vent piping penetrates
fire resistive construction, the fire resistive integrity of the
construction shall be maintained. Penetration shall be with
metallic fittings and adaptors.
(f) Section 317. Add to subsection (d) following the first sentence:
A layer of sand or fine gravel shall be placed in all sewer
trenches to provide a levelling and laying bed for pipe. The
sewer pipe shall be shaded and protected with sand prior to
trench backfill.
(g) Section 401 (a). Amend exception.#2 as follows:
2. ABS or PVC installations shall be limited to residential
construction of any height.
(h) Section 401 (a). Add a new exception #3 as follows:
3. Bituminous fiber pipe shall not be used as a building drain
or sewer.
(i) Section 503 (a). Amend exception #2 as follows:
2. ABS or PVC installations shall be limited to residential
construction of any height.
(j) Section 1009. Add a new subsection (n) as follows:
(n) Water saving devices required:
The following standards shall apply to all new plumbing
fixtures for which a plumbing permit_is. required and to the
replacement of plumbing fixtures within existing structures.
Remodeling which does not involve replacement of existing
plumbing fixtures shall be exempt from the provisions of this
section. The manufacturer's name and model number shall be
supplied to the Building Department before installation of the
following devices:
(1) Water Closets.
Water closets designed to use not more than 3.5 gallons
of water per flush shall be utilized. Institutional uses
such as schools, hospitals, convalescent homes, and jails
shall be exempt from this standard.
(2) Shower Heads.
Shower heads designed to deliver not more than 3.5 gallons
per minute shall be utilized.
(3) Faucets.
Lavatory and kitchen sink faucets designed to deliver not
more than 3.5 gallons per minute shall be utilized.
(4) Urinals and Valves.
Urinals and valves designed to use not more than three (3)
gallons of water per flush shall be utilized.
(5) Exceptions.
If at any time within the first twelve (12) months following
the effective date of this section the Chief Building Inspector
determines that any of the water saving fixtures specified for
use by this section are generally unavailable from,;commer.cial
plumbing suppliers within San Luis Obispo County, he is authorized
to permit the installation of regular fixtures during such time
as the water saving fixtures.are unavailable.
SECTION 8161. PERMITS REQUIRED FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION.
(a) No person shall construct, repair, modify, abandon or destroy any
water well without first obtaining a plumbing permit therefor from the
City. The fees for such permits shall be established from time to time
by resolution of the Council. As used herein, "water well" shall mean
an artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of
extracting water from, or injecting water into, the underground, and for
providing cathodic protection or electrical grounding of equipment.
(b) All work performed pursuant to each such permit shall be in con-
formance with all State laws and standards including applicable portions
of Department of Water Resources Bulletins No. 74 and 74 -1, all City
ordinances, resolutions and policies relating thereto, and such permit
conditions as may be imposed by the City.
(c) Any water well constructed, repaired, modified, destroyed, aban-
doned, or operated in violation of this section.or the permit requirements
shall constitute a public nuisance which may be abated by the City.
(d) It shall be a condition of each permit issued hereunder that the
permittee post a cash bond of $1,000.00. Said sum may be expended by
the Building Official to provide covering of the excavation, fencing
around the construction site or such other protection as said Building
Official deems necessary to protect the public health, safety and wel-
fare. Any unexpended portion of said sums shall be returned to the
permittee promptly upon completion of the work authorized and City ap-
proval thereof.
SECTION 8162. ABANDONED WELLS.
(a) Definition: As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise
requires, an "abandoned" well shall include any such well not actually
and continuously used, and any well whether being used or not, the mouth
or entrance of which is left open.
(b) Covering /Capping: A person who digs, drills, excavates, constructs,
owns or controls any well and abandons such well and a person who owns,
possesses or controls any premises on which an abandoned well exists shall
cap or otherwise securely cover the mouth or entrance to the well. The
capping or covering shall be so constructed and installed as will prevent
any human being from suffering any bodily injury, through accident or
inadvertence, by reason of the existence of the well.
CHAPTER 1 - Part VII
Special Provisions, Electrical Regulations
SECTION 8170. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 8170.1. STANDARDS FOR MATERIALS.
(a) All electrical materials, devices, appliances, apparatus and equip-
ment installed or used, shall be in conformity with the provisions of this
Code and with approved standards for safety to life and property.
(b) Listing or labeling, as conforming to the Standards of the Under -
wn.iter's Laboratories, Inc., the National Bureau of Standards, the United
States Bureau of Mines, or other nationally recognized laboratories, shall
be prima facie evidence of conformity with the approved standards for
safety to life and property.
(c) Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without
the written approval obtained in advance from the'Building Official.
SECTION 8170.2. TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL POWER.
No electric service from a temporary power pole may be used to supply
electricity to a building designed to have a permanent electrical service
installed thereon.
SECTION 8170.3. ENFORCEMENT.
Enforcement of this part and the National Electrical Code shall be as
set forth in Chapter 2 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
SECTION 8170.4. PERMITS & INSPECTIONS.
When required by the Building Official for the enforcement of any
provision of this part and the National Electrical Code, a permit shall
be obtained and all work inspected.
SECTION 8170.5. PERMIT FEES.
Fees for electrical permits shall be established, and may be amended
from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 8170.6. OCCUPANCY WIRING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) All wiring in A, E, I, H and B occupancies as defined in Chapters
6 through 12 of the Uniform Building Code, 1976_ edition, shall be installed
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in:approed - raceways. Plastic raceway systems shall, not be exposed,and
shall no_t; penetrate fire resistive_ - construction.
(b) All wiring in R -1, R -3 and M occupancies as defined in Chapters 13,
14.and 15 of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition, when located in Fire
Zone #1, shall be installed as set forth in subsection (a) above.
(c) In mixed occupancies, the most restrictive type wining shall pre-
vail throughout the building.
(d) In single family dwellings, approved raceways or suitable wiring
for all spare remaining circuits shall be provided to an accessible
location as follows:
(1) In slab floor buildings, 2 - 1" raceways into the attic space.
(2) In raised first floor buildings, 1 - 1" raceway into the attic
space and 1 - 1" raceway into the underflood space.
(e) In all new construction branch circuit panels shall be sized to
provide four (4) full size spare circuit spaces for future expansion
purposes.
(f) Branch circuit panels shall be installed for each occupancy, in the
interior thereof except in single family dwellings. No branch circuit
panel or protective devices shall be installed in bathrooms, ,
clothes closets, janitor closets, laundry closets, pantries,
and similar type closets, or water heater and furnace compartments.
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CHAPTER 2 - Part I
SECTION 8210. GARDEN WALLS
SECTION 8210.1. SCOPE.
The provisions of this part shall apply to the construction, alteration,
demolition and repair of any garden wall within the city. Additions,
alterations, or repairs to any such wall shall comply with the provisions
for new walls.
SECTION 8210.2. DEFINITION.
"Garden wall ", as used in this part, shall mean any cantilevered.or
free - standing wall over two (2) feet high, but not exceeding six (6) feet
high, used as a sight, wind or noise screen constructed with concrete,
brick or clay materials or any combination thereof.
SECTION 8210.3. PERMITS.
(a) Permits required. No person, firm, or corporation shall erect,
construct, alter or repair any garden wall within the City, or cause the
same to be done, without first obtaining a separate permit for each such
wall. Permits shall be obtained from the Building Official.
Exception: Garden walls less than two (2) feet above the lowest
adjoining grade.
(b) Application. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall apply therefor
on a form furnished for that purpose. Every such application shall:
(1) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit
for which the application is made.
(2) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done,
by lot, block, tract, and street address, or similar description
that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
work.
(3) Be accompanied by plans and specifications.
(4) State the valuation of the proposed work.
(5) Be signed by the permittee, or his authorized agent, who may
be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority.
(6) Give such other information as reasonably may be required by
the Building Official.
(c) Plans-and Specifications. With each application for a wall permit,
three (3) sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted. The
Building Official may require plans and specifications to be prepared and
designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State to practice as
such. All walls shall be designed in accordance with accepted and approved
engineering practices, taking into consideration all factors relating to
wall stability and the loads imposed thereon.
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Exception: The Building Official may;)permit the use of City
approved standard retaining or garden wall designs or acceptable designs
from Architects or Engineers Design Manuals and /or Handbooks.
(d) Information on Plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications
shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed
and shall show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this
chapter and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The
first sheet of each set of plans shall give the street address of the
work and the name and address of the owner and person who prepared them.
Plans shall include a plot plan showing the location of the proposed wall
and every existing building on the property.
Computations, stress diagrams, and other data sufficient to show
the correctness of the plans, shall be submitted when required by the
Building Official.
SECTION 8210.4. FEES.
(a) Garden Wall Permit Fees. A fee for each wall shall be paid to the
Building Official as set forth by Council resolution.
(b) Plan Checking Fees. When the valuation of the proposed construction
exceeds $1,000.00 and a plan is required to be submitted, a plan- checking
fee shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of submitting plans
and specifications for checking. Said plan checking fee shall be equal
to one -half of the wall permit fee as set forth in subsection (a)
above.