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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1441 - ORD Relating to Building and Regulations Amending Code of ORD ORDINANCE NO. 1441 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATION; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; ADOPTING CERTAIN STANDARD CODES WITH AMENDMENTS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by adoption of new codes; and WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to update various sections of Chapter 6 at the request of the Building and Standards Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: Section 1. That Paragraph (3) (relating to insurance) of Subsection (b) of Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: (3) Registrants are required to have and maintain public liability insurance with a combined single limit per occurrence no less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) (or with separate limits each no less than this amount), or limits as required by applicable state law. Section 2. That Paragraph (2) (relating to certain exceptions) of Subsection (i) of Section 6-3 of the Code of Ordojnanees of the City of West University Place, Texas is hereby amended by adding new subparagraphs "e" and "d" which shall read as follows: ("a" and "b" remain unchanged) c. No sidewalk is required along any given street abutting a building site, if, before the period of construction, there was never an existino sidewalk in the same block as the building site (on the same side of the given street). d. The foregoing exceptions do not limit the authority of the City Council to order the construction of sidewalks under Chapter 19 of this Code or other applicable regulations. Section 3. That the chart (relating to terms of permits) appearing in Subsection (a) of Section 6-22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place Texas is hereby ..101Io........... . 'M" I.. ;. . - . amended by adding the following at the first line of said chart. immediately beneath the headings: (Type of Permit) (Day When Term Ends) 365th day following day of issuance Construction of a new principal building (existing provisions in chart not changed) Section 4. That the reference to the "1988 edition" of the Standard BU11ding Code appearing in the first sentence of Section 6-51 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place. Texas is hereby amended so that it shall read "1991 edition". Section 5. That Section 6-52 (relating to exceptions) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place. Texas is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Section 6-52. Exceptions The following exceptions are made from the Standard Building Code adopted by this article: (1) All roofs must have a Class C or better fire resistance as determined in accordance with Section 706 of the Building Code. (2) All foundations for new construction of buildings. and foundation repairs involving the installation of piers. shall be designed and inspected by a registered professional engineer and shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) The foundation or foundation repair shall be illustrated in complete plans and specifications signed and sealed by the registered p~fessional engineer. (b) The foundation design for new construction of buildings shall be based upon a so11s "SR" report prepared by a recognized and reputable soils investigation agency or firm. EXCEPTION: Foundations for single story accessory structures containing less than four hundred fifty feet (450) square feet of gross floor area do not require a soils report. (c) The foundation or foundation repair shall be inspected by a registered professional engineer and the engineer's report certifying the proper construction shall be submitted to the Building Official prior to additional work being done. (3) All concrete footings and foundations must be allowed to cure for a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours before any significant load is placed upon them. (4) Paragraph 412.5.6 is adopted with the deletion of exception number 1. (5) Paragraph 1106.1.3 (relating to certain enclosed stairways for basements) is adopted with the deletion of the following phrase: "Except in one and two family dwellings,..." (6) Sections 101.4 (all subsections), 103 (all subsections) and 105 (all subsections) are not adopted. (7) Appendices B, C, F, G, H, and J are not adopted; all other appendices are adopted. Section 6. That the reference to the "1988 edition" of the Standard Mechanical Code appearing in the first sentence of Section 6-71 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place. Texas is hereby amended so that it shall read "1991 edition". Section 7. That Section 6-72 (relating to exceptions) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place. Texas is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Section 6-72 Exceptions The following exceptions are made from the Standard Mechanical Code adopted by this article: (1) The following is added to Section 303.4.1: "There must be a permanently installed stairway, either fixed or folding, to serve attic space where appliances or equipment are located. II (2) The following is added to Section 504.4: "A return air duct must be installed within ten (10) inches of the floor in all new residential construction and whenever possible in existing buildings." (3) Sections 101.4 (all subsections), 103 (all subsections) and 105 (all subsections) are not adopted. (4) None of the appendices are adopted. Section 8. That the reference to the 111988 editionll of the Standard Housing Code appearing in the first sentence of Section 6-.91 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas is hereby amended so that it shall read "1991 editionll. II.............. . . 1114 I ., ~ I _ I Section 9. That Subsections (b) and (c) (relating to fence hei~ection 6-341 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas are hereby amended to read as follows: ("(a)" remains unchanged) (b) No fence higher than six feet m~ be constructed: (1) Closer than six feet from a wall of an existing principal building used as a single family residence on any adjacent building site, if the proximity of the fence to the building would significantly and adversely affect the beneficial circulation of air around or through the building or the beneficial exposure of the building to direct or reflected sunlight. For this determination, the Building Official shall take into account the type and design of the fence and the following, if existing or proposed in the immediate vicinity of the fence: trees, other plants and the design and use of buildings and structures. (2) Between buildings on different building sites where the eaves are less than two feet apart. (c) Fence height shall be measured along each fence line on the side with the lowest grade level. In the case of a fence within three feet of a property boundary, the adjacent grade level of the adjacent property is used to measure the height of the fence, if the adjacent grade level is lower than the grade level of the property where the fence is located. ( II ( d) II rema ins unchanged) Section 10. That Section 6-344 (relating to distance from property lines) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas 1s hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Section 6-344 Distance from property line (a) A boundary fence shall be constructed immediately along the property line or as close as practicable to the property 11 ne. (b) Common fences ~ be constructed along the property line with written consent between owners of both properties adjacent to the fence line submitted to the Building Official. Section 11. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 12. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 13. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date hour place. and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended, and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 14. This ordinance shall take effect on the tenth day following its publication, as prescribed by the City Charter. PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING, this , 1992. day of Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING, this . 1992. day of Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Signed: ATTEST: Approved as to Form: (SEAL) r.