(CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION)
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(SECTION 101 GENERAL)
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101.1 Title. These regulations
shall be known as the Building Code of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri,
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
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101.4.90 Aquatic recreation
facilities. The provisions of the International Swimming Pool
and Spa Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement,
renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of aquatic recreation
facilities, pools and spas. The pools and spas covered by this code
are either permanent or temporary, and shall be only those that are
designed and manufactured to be connected to a circulation system
and that are intended for swimming, bathing or wading.
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(SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDING SAFETY)
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103.1 Creation of enforcement
agency. The Department of Building Safety is hereby created
and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building
Official.
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103.2 Appointment. The
Building Official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority
of the jurisdiction.
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(SECTION 105 PERMITS)
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105.1 Required. Any
owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building
or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove,
convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system,
the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any
such work to be performed, shall first make application to the Building
Official and obtain the required permit.
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[Note: For specific types of work
that require a construction permit, please see Section 105.7 of the
Fire Prevention Code.]
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105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed
to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation
of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of
this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
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Building:
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Retaining walls that are not over
4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing
to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge, impounding
Class I, II or IIIA liquids, or altering the channelized drainage
of any drainage area or lot.
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2.
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Water tanks supported directly on
grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925 L)
and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
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3.
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Sidewalks and driveways not more
than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement
or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.
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4.
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Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting,
cabinets, counter tops, tuckpointing, siding, and similar finish work.
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5.
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Temporary motion picture, television
and theater stage sets and scenery.
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6.
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Prefabricated swimming pools accessory
to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep,
are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely
above ground.
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7.
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Shade cloth structures constructed
for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
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8.
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Window awnings in Group R-3 and U
occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more
than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require
additional support.
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9.
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Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases,
racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1,753 mm)
in height.
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10.
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Flag poles less than thirty-five
(35) feet in height.
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11.
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Replacement of doors and windows
where the opening size is not increased or decreased.
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12.
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Reroofing of asphalt shingle roofs.
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Electrical:
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Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection
of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently
installed receptacles.
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Radio and television transmitting
stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical
equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply
to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of
towers and antennas.
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Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary
system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment
or apparatus.
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Gas:
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1.
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Replacement of any minor part that
does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
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Mechanical:
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1.
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Portable ventilation equipment.
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3.
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Portable cooling unit.
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4.
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Steam, hot or chilled water piping
within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
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5.
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Replacement of any part that does
not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
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6.
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Portable evaporative cooler.
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7.
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Self-contained refrigeration system
containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated
by motors of 1 horsepower (0.75 kW) or less.
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Plumbing:
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1.
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The stopping of leaks in drains,
water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed
trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective
and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material,
such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained
and inspection made as provided in this code.
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2.
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The clearing of stoppages or the
repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and
reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve
or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
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3.
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Fixture replacement with similar
fixtures where plumbing connections are not relocated.
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(SECTION 107 SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS)
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107.1 General. Submittal
documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special
inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted
as required by the Building Official with each permit application.
The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design
professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in
which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist,
the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction
documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
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Exception:
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The Building Official is authorized
to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not
required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it
is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review
of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with
this code.
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107.2 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be in accordance with all subsections
of 107.2.
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107.2.90 Professionally prepared
plans. Where required, all plans and specifications shall be
prepared, signed and sealed by an architect or engineer licensed and
registered in the State of Missouri to render this service.
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Exceptions:
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The following exceptions are at the
discretion of the Building Official:
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1.
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Single-family dwelling plans prepared
and designed for use by the owner of the proposed structure and built
for his/her exclusive use and occupancy for a period of not less than
one (1) year.
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2.
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Miscellaneous residential structures
such as room additions, carports, garages, sheds, etc.
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107.2.91 Elevations certified. Any building being erected or constructed in the flood plain shall
provide an elevation certificate by a registered engineer or land
surveyor, licensed in the State of Missouri, before final approval
of foundation.
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(SECTION 109 FEES)
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109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees related to administration of this code shall be as set forth
elsewhere in this Chapter of the Municipal Code.
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109.2.90 Integrated permits. The Building Official, at his/her discretion, may issue integrated
building, plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical permits which shall
be as described in Section 109.2.90.
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109.2.91 Integrated permit
fees. The total integrated permit fee and the portions applicable
to the building, plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical permits shall
be as described in Section 109.2.90.
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109.2.3 Applicant responsibility. Integrated permit applications shall include the name, original
signature and license number of the appropriate licensed sub-contractor.
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Exception:
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Online permit applications where
a licensed contractor is defined.
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(SECTION 110 INSPECTIONS)
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110.90 Workmanship. Repairs,
maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly
or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and
installed in a workmanlike manner in compliance with this code, in
accordance with industry standards, and in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
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(SECTION 113 MEANS OF APPEALS)
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113.1 Application for appeal. Any applicant shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Building
Official to the Board of Adjustment. Application for appeal shall
be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules
legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent form
of construction is to be used. The appellant shall have the burden
to prove that an equivalent form of construction complies with the
intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method,
or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent
of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness,
fire resistance, durability, and safety.
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113.1.90 Board of appeals. Whenever "Board of Appeals" is used in this code, it shall mean
Board of Adjustment.
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(SECTION 114 VIOLATIONS)
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114.2 Notice of violation. When the Building Official determines that a violation of this code
exists, other than a violation of a stop work order, he/she shall
immediately notify the violator. The notification shall be in writing
and shall be delivered to the violator or his/her legally authorized
representative or mailed 1st Class U.S. Mail to his/her last known
address. Any person having been notified that a violation, other than
a violation of a stop work order, exists and who fails to abate the
violation within (10) days after notification shall be subject to
the penalties enumerated in Section 114.4.
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(SECTION 115 STOP WORK ORDER)
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115.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who continues any work in or about the structure after
having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that
person is directed to perform to remove said violation or unsafe conditions,
shall be liable to penalties as specified in Section 114.4 of this
code.
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(CHAPTER 5 GENERAL BUILDING
HEIGHTS AND AREAS)
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(SECTION 506 BUILDING AREA)
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506.1.90 Minimum residential
dwelling unit areas. The minimum residential dwelling unit area shall be in accordance with Section 500.030.
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(CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT)
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(SECTION 1208 INTERIOR SPACE
DIMENSIONS)
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1208.90 Minimum residential
dwelling unit areas. The minimum residential dwelling unit area shall be in accordance with Section 500.030.
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(CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN)
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(SECTION 1612 FLOOD LOADS)
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1612.3 Establishment of flood
hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable
governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting
data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special
flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
in an engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for the
City of O'Fallon," dated January 20, 2016, as amended or revised with
the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and related supporting
data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map
supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be
part of this decision.
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(CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS)
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(SECTION 2902 MINIMUM PLUMBING
FACILITIES)
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2902.2 Separate facilities. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall
be provided for each sex.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Separate facilities shall not be
required for dwelling units and sleeping units.
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2.
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Separate facilities shall not be
required in structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant load,
including both employees and customers, of 15 or fewer.
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3.
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Separate facilities shall not be
required in mercantile occupancies in which the maximum occupant load
is 100 or fewer.
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4.
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Separate facilities shall not be
required in structures or tenant spaces functioning solely as exercise
facilities with a square footage less than 1,500 square feet.
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(CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION)
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(SECTION 3107 SIGNS)
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3107.1 General. Signs
shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with this
code and the Municipal Code of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri.
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(SECTION 3109 SWIMMING POOL
ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES)
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3109.1 General. Aquatic
recreation facilities shall comply with the Swimming Pool and Spa
Code of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri.
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3109.2 Definition. Delete
in its entirety.
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3109.3 Public swimming pools. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4 Residential swimming
pools. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1 Barrier height and
clearances. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.1 Openings. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.2 Solid barrier surfaces. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.3 Closely spaced horizontal
members. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.4 Widely spaced horizontal
members. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.5 Chain link dimensions. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.6 Diagonal members. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.7 Gates. Delete
in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.8 Dwelling wall as
a barrier. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.1.9 Pool structure as
barrier. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.2 Indoor swimming pools. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.4.3 Prohibited locations. Delete in its entirety.
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3109.5 Entrapment avoidance. Delete in its entirety.
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(APPENDIX H SIGNS)
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(SECTION H101 GENERAL)
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H101 General. Delete
in its entirety.
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H101.2 Signs exempt from permits. Permits for signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of
the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri.
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(SECTION H101 DEFINITIONS)
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H102.1 General. Delete
in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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(SECTION H104 IDENTIFICATION)
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H104.1 Identification. Delete in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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(SECTION H108 ANIMATED DEVICES)
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H108.1 General. Delete
in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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(SECTION H109 GROUND SIGNS)
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H109.1 Height restrictions. Delete in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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H109.2 Required clearance. Delete in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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H109.3 Wood anchors and supports. Delete in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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(SECTION H112 PROJECTING SIGNS)
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H112.1 General. Delete
in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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H112.2 Attachment of supports. Delete in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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H112.3 Wall mounting details. Delete in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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H112.4 Height limitation. Delete in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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H112.5 Additional loads. Delete in its entirety. [Refer to the Sign Code of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri]
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Unit Type
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Minimum Square Feet Per Dwelling
Unit
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Single-family
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1,100
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Two-family
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1,000
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Multi-family and townhouses with
1 bedroom
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750
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Multi-family and townhouses with
2 or more bedrooms
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850
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