[Ord. No. 804, 8-1-2002]
Many of the ordinances adopted by the City of Lake Tapawingo are based on the covenant and restrictions abstracted verbatim from the original deeds used in the conveyance of all lots and tracts within the City of Lake Tapawingo. Should any property owner wish to examine the original, copies thereof are on file with the City at City Hall and may be inspected at any time during normal business hours.
[Ord. No. 804, 8-1-2002]
The following terms, as used in the Building Codes of the City of Lake Tapawingo, shall be deemed to have the following meaning:
APPLICANT IN GOOD STANDING
An applicant for a building permit who has paid in full all current water, sewer and trash obligations to the City of Lake Tapawingo.
COMPANY OR CITY COUNCIL
The Lake Tapawingo City Council.
FRONT
When used with reference to the boundary lines of lots, the front end or line thereof shall mean that end or line lying closest to the body of water known as Lake Tapawingo.
GRANTEE
An owner or owners of any tract of ground lying within the boundaries of the City of Lake Tapawingo.
LOT
Each lot or tract of land within the boundaries of Lake Tapawingo, a City in Jackson County, Missouri, as shown by the plat thereof recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence.
[Ord. No. 804, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 856 §1, 7-6-2006]
A. 
The Building Code Official/Codes Administrator for the City of Lake Tapawingo is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the building rules, regulations, codes and ordinances for the City of Lake Tapawingo. The Board of Aldermen shall retain final jurisdiction in the event of appeals.
B. 
The Building Code Official is empowered to require all construction to comply with all local, State and national building codes, rules and regulations and the collection of established fees or charges for the issuance of building permits upon proper inspection, review and approval of construction plans.
[Ord. No. 804, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 837, 5-5-2005; Ord. No. 856 §1, 7-6-2006; Ord. No. 860 §1, 10-5-2006]
A. 
Approval of construction plans, site surveys, etc., by the Code Official or his designee is required prior to beginning any construction, alterations or additions.
B. 
All required plans, surveys, specifications, drawings, blueprints and other required paperwork must be submitted to the City of Lake Tapawingo for review and approval.
1. 
Plans must be submitted for all construction in the City of Lake Tapawingo. Plans and specifications drawn and stamped by a certified architect and/or engineer shall not be required unless one (1) of the following conditions applies:
a. 
Construction is a new, complete home or structure greater than two hundred (200) square feet in total area;
b. 
Construction involves the addition of a new level or story to an existing structure;
c. 
Construction is an addition to an existing structure and the addition is greater than two hundred (200) square feet in area;
d. 
Rock and soil conditions are such that the Code Official deems an engineering report necessary prior to approval of foundation plans;
e. 
Construction involves structural support components or load-bearing walls;
f. 
The Code Official determines, at his discretion, that certified architect or engineer stamped plans are necessary.
C. 
Stake Survey. A stake survey, performed by a surveyor registered in the State of Missouri, shall be required. In addition to the stake survey, a plot plan shall be furnished showing the location of the proposed improvements or additions. The Building Official may waive the requirement for a stake survey when, in his/her opinion; a stake survey is obviously not necessary.
D. 
No applicant for a building permit shall be entertained unless that applicant is in good standing with the City of Lake Tapawingo.
E. 
All building permits expire ninety (90) days from the date of issuance if building has not begun. Extensions may be granted upon written application and show of good cause.
F. 
The Code Official may declare any building permit void if a physical inspection of the property discloses variation from the approved plans or specifications.
[Ord. No. 884 §§1—2, 4-2-2009]
A. 
The most current edition of the APWA specifications and the MARC BMP manual for stormwater practices are hereby adopted and referred to Chapter 500, Section 500.080 the Lake Tapawingo, Missouri Municipal Code.
B. 
Should any provisions of the APWA specifications or the MARC BMP standards differ from current City Code addressing the same topic, the more stringent requirements shall prevail.
[Ord. No. 804, 8-1-2002]
Whenever any of the codes or standards adopted by the City of Lake Tapawingo shall provide an appeal or hearing to a person who has been denied an application or a permit, or who claims the provisions of a code do not apply, or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, or proposes alternate materials or types of construction not permitted by the strict interpretation of a code, such application or appeal shall be to the Building Committee of the City of Lake Tapawingo.
[Ord. No. 804, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 898 §3, 8-18-2010]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or fail to comply therewith or shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such order as affirmed or modified by the City of Lake Tapawingo, within the timeframe fixed herein, shall be subject to the general penalty provisions contained in Section 100.040. Imposition of one (1) penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation permitted to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violation or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibitive conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 500.120, Location of Improvements, was repealed 7-5-2018 by Ord. No. 985. See now Chapter 400, Unified Development Ordinance.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 500.130, Buildings, was repealed 7-5-2018 by Ord. No. 985. See now Chapter 400, Unified Development Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 804, 8-1-2002]
All electrical wiring shall conform to the requirements of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
[Ord. No. 804, 8-1-2002]
A. 
All plumbing shall conform to the requirements of the latest edition of the International Plumbing Code.
B. 
Building Over Sewer. Before any building or portions thereof are built over a sewer line, that portion of the sewer must be taken up and replaced with PVC Schedule 40 S.D.R.T. 34 plastic pipe at the builder's expense.
C. 
No downspout, rainwater leader or any other device or system of storm disposal shall be connected to any line or lines of sewer that dispose of their contents into the mains provided by the City of Lake Tapawingo for sanitary purposes only.
Easement—sewer and water. It is understood that the City of Lake Tapawingo may, upon proper notification to the subject lot owner, enter such lot to make excavations and lay sewer pipe and water pipe for the accommodation of other lots within the addition.