The International Building Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendixes F, G, H, I, and J as published by the International Code Council, Inc., one (1) copy of which was on file in the office of the City Clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this Chapter and available for public use, inspection and examination, and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of University City, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 500.020 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 6928 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 7139, 1-25-2021]
A.
The following numbered Sections and Subsections of
the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendices
F, G, H, I, and J, as published by the International Code Council,
Inc., are hereby amended by additions, insertions, deletions and changes
so that such Sections and Subsections shall read as follows:
1.
(CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION) —
(SECTION 101 GENERAL).
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the Building Code of the City of University City, Missouri, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
2.
(SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
SAFETY).
103.1 Enforcement agency. The term "Department
of Building Safety" whenever employed herein shall be construed to
mean the Department of Planning & Development of the City of University
City, Missouri. The term "Building Official" shall be construed to
mean the Building Commissioner of the City of University City, Missouri
or the duly authorized representative of the Building Commissioner.
103.2 Appointment. The Building Commissioner shall
be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.
3.
(SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING
OFFICIAL).
104.90 Restriction on employees. No official or
employee connected with the Department of Planning & Development,
except one whose only connection is that of a member of a citizen
board or commission, shall be engaged, directly or indirectly, with
the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction,
alteration or maintenance of any structure within the City of University
City, or the preparation of construction documents thereof, without
the express approval of the City Manager, unless that person is the
owner of the structure; nor shall such officer or employee engage
in any activity or work which conflicts with his or her official duties
or with the interests of the Department.
4.
(SECTION 105 PERMITS).
105.1 Required. Any owner or 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 done, shall first make application
to the Building Official and obtain the required permit. Permits shall
be required for, but not limited to, the following:
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Repair of a fire damaged or condemned structure or equipment.
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Cutting away of any walls, partitions or portion thereof.
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Close up of exterior wall openings.
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Removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support.
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Removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement
of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.
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Increase or decrease the number of dwelling units in a structure.
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Change of occupancy within the same use group or change the
use of all or part of a structure to another use group.
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Install dropped ceilings or otherwise create concealed spaces.
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Install bars or protective grills on windows or door openings.
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Accessory buildings, such as tool sheds, cabanas, "playhouses,"
etc., more than fifty (50) square feet in area.
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Change in roof covering system.
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Install, add to, alter, replace or relocate any piping in the
water supply, sewer, drainage, soil, waste, vent, standpipe, sprinkler
system, or to install, add to, alter, replace or relocate any part
of a fire protection, electrical, mechanical or plumbing system, or
any other equipment which is regulated or required by this code; except
as specifically permitted by an exception listed under Section 107.1
or by an exception contained in the applicable code adopted by the
City.
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The addition, removal, or change-out of any type of glazing
in the thermal envelope of a building, including, but not limited
to, windows, glazed doors, or skylights.
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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 when properly installed/completed:
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Building:
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One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not
greater than fifty (50) square feet (11m2).
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Replacement of a section of fencing less than or equal to ten
(10) feet in length and/or minor repairs to an existing section less
than or equal to ten (10) feet in length.
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Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet (1,219 mm) in
height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall,
unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
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Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not
greater than five thousand (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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Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (762
mm) above adjacent grade, not over any basement or story below, not
requiring a handrail, not including stairs, and are not part of an
accessible route.
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Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, floor finishing, installation
of hardwood flooring, cabinets, counter tops where the counter area
does not increase the length or change the footprint, and similar
finish work.
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Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
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Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group "R-3" occupancy
that are less than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) deep, are not
greater than five thousand (5,000) gallons (18,925 L) and are installed
entirely above ground.
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9.
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Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural
purposes, not including service systems.
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Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached
one- and two-family dwellings.
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Window awnings in Group "R-3" and U occupancies, supported by
an exterior wall that do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches
(1,372 mm) from the exterior wall, are not greater than forty (40)
square feet, do not project over the property line, and do not require
additional support.
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Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions
not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches (1,753 mm) in height.
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Antennae, non-dish television or radio, twelve (12) feet or
less in height, attached to, or located on the roof of a building
or mounted on the ground other than in the front yard area; or dish
antennae not more than two (2) feet in diameter.
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Doors, replacement or repair, with no change in opening size.
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Gutters or above grade portions of downspouts; repair or replacement.
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Paved areas for residential use on the same lot as the primary
structure without roofs, covers or enclosures.
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Plastering, patching.
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18.
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Miscellaneous site work, excavation or fill which creates a
permanent change in elevation along the property line of not more
than six (6) inches.
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19.
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Roof covering replacement when done with like material, including
replacement of twenty-five (25%) or less of the roof sheathing.
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20.
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Siding, exterior, new pre-finished metal or vinyl installed
over existing walls, soffits, fascia boards and overhangs, with no
change to the size or location of existing wall openings.
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21.
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Smoke detectors, battery-operated; installation.
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22.
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Steps or stairs, exterior, not exceeding two (2) risers and
are built per code requirements.
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23.
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Storm windows or storm doors installation with no modifications
to the size or location of the wall openings.
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24.
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Swimming pools, ponds, hot tubs or spas, above ground or in-ground
pools; with no water recirculating system and with a water depth not
exceeding twenty-four (24) inches.
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Tents smaller than one hundred (100) square feet.
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26.
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Tuckpointing, including replacing or relaying not more than
four (4) square feet of masonry surface.
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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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Portable heating appliance.
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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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Portable heating appliance.
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Portable ventilation equipment.
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Portable cooling unit.
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Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
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Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or
make it unsafe.
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Portable evaporative cooler.
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Self-contained refrigeration system containing ten (10) pounds
(5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower
(746 W) or less.
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Plumbing:
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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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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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Dishwasher, automatic; replacement provided the existing water
supply connection is protected against backflow and existing waste
connection discharges separately into an approved trap, trapped fixture,
or the dishwasher connection of a food waste grinder.
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Food waste grinder, replacement, provided the existing waste
connection complies with the Plumbing Code of University City.
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Plumbing fixture replacement; with approved fixtures, when water
supply and drainage pipes comply with current code requirements.
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105.3.3 Rejected application. Rejected applications
will be held on file for sixty (60) days after the date of rejection.
If the required information or corrections are not received within
this period of time, the application shall be deemed to have been
abandoned.
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105.8 Coordination with other jurisdictions. Where
a building, structure, or premises is constructed partially outside
the City limits, the Building Official shall be authorized to enter
into agreements with the adjoining code jurisdictions to avoid duplication
of permits, inspections and fees.
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105.9 Integrated permits. The Building Commissioner
is authorized to issue integrated permits in which some or all trade
permits (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) can be including
in one (1) permit.
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that subcontractors
are correctly represented on the permit at all times. Further, all
subcontractors must meet the requirements of the applicable codes.
The permit applicant shall be responsible for any and all deficiencies
related to the construction scope described under the integrated permit.
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5.
(SECTION 107 SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS).
107.1 Submittal documents. Submittal documents
consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections,
geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two (2) or
more sets 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.
Exception: 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. Construction documents otherwise meeting the requirements
of this Section which are submitted for a project, the details of
which otherwise conform to the requirements of this code, but whose
documented estimated cost does not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00), need not have a design professional's stamp affixed.
The issuance of a permit based on such documents does not relieve
their originator from otherwise complying with applicable State laws
concerning professional practice by unlicensed individuals. When the
documented project cost estimate exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00), or where special conditions exist, the Building Official
will require the submittal of construction documents prepared by a
registered design professional, as indicated by his or her stamp and
signature or their authorized facsimiles appearing on each document
in accordance with applicable State laws.
107.2.5.90 Grading and drainage. The site plan
shall provide sufficient detail to determine compliance with site
grading and storm water drainage provisions of this code and of applicable
ordinances for the control, drainage and discharge of storm water.
107.3.4.90 Visits to site. When so directed by
the Building Official or when required by the special inspection provisions
of this code, the registered design professional shall make visits
to the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of the construction
components requiring controlled materials; or to determine whether
the work is proceeding in accordance with the construction of documents
approved for the building permit. The registered design professional
shall periodically submit reports to the Building Official showing
the results of such periodic visits.
6.
(SECTION 109 FEES).
109.4 Surcharge for work started without a permit. In case any work for which a permit is required by this code is
substantially started or proceeded without first obtaining said permit,
the total normal fees applicable shall be increased by an amount equal
to the permit fee; except that the surcharge amount shall not be less
than thirty-five dollars ($35.00) nor more than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) for each permit.
109.9 Fees general. The fees to be paid for activities
performed and services rendered by personnel of the Department of
Planning & Development in carrying out the duties and responsibilities
under this code shall be as scheduled. Permit fees are intended to
cover the cost of application processing, plan examination, permit
issuance, routine inspections, final inspection approval, issuance
of a certificate of occupancy at the completion of construction, record
keeping and a pro rata share of overhead costs.
109.10 Construction cost estimates. The Building
Commissioner is authorized to estimate the total cost of construction
of a structure or project by multiplying the volume of the structure
by an appropriate cubic foot cost rate or by multiplying the area
of the structure by an appropriate square foot cost rate. Structures
or projects for which it is impractical to estimate the total construction
cost by said cubic foot or square foot cost methods shall be estimated
by applying current, commonly accepted unit cost figures to the various
components in a commonly accepted manner. Total cost of construction
includes cost of general construction, plumbing work, mechanical work,
electrical work, elevators, fire suppression systems, fire alarms,
etc.; and includes cost of site improvements related to the foregoing.
In lieu of determining the total cost of construction as outlined
above, the Building Commissioner may accept a bona fide contract or
affidavit of the owner of the structure or project, in which the total
cost of construction is verified by the applicant and owner or may
utilize methods adopted in the Building Code of University City.
109.11 Payment of fees. The fee for all activities
to be performed by the Department of Planning & Development shall
be paid in advance. Payment shall be made at the office of the Department
of Planning & Development in cash, accepted credit card types,
or by check made payable to "City of University City." The Department
of Planning & Development is authorized to charge a convenience
fee or merchant card processing fee for credit card transactions equal
to the fee amount charged to the City.
Services such as processing applications, issuing a permit,
scheduling inspections, etc., shall not be conducted when outstanding
fees are owed the City without the express consent of the Building
Commissioner.
109.12 Rounding of fees. In an effort to reduce
the labor costs associated with fee calculations paid in cash, the
Department shall round cash fees down to the nearest whole dollar.
109.13 Application fee. The application fee charged
for each permit shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
109.14 Review fee and payment of remainder. Building
permit applications over fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) in construction
cost may be accompanied by a payment of twenty-five percent (25%)
of the scheduled permit, to cover the cost of examining the documents
for code compliance. The remainder of the fee must be paid in full
prior to issuance of the building permit. All projects less than fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000.00) in construction costs must be paid in
full at the time of application.
109.15 Partial permit fee. An additional fee of
ten percent (10%) of the scheduled amount, but not less than seventy
dollars ($70.00), shall be charged for the issuance of partial permits
such as "foundation only" or "except for roof trusses which will be
reviewed later."
109.16 Permit amendment fee. Processing amendments
to permits, including related plan review, shall be charged at the
rate of forty dollars ($40.00) per hour or fraction of an hour. This
charge may be waived by the Building Commissioner for minor changes
resulting from an inspection defect notice.
109.17 Additional inspection fee. Additional inspections,
such as re-inspections due to defective work or for inspections scheduled
by the permit holder when work is not ready for an inspection, shall
be charged at the rate of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per hour or
fraction of an hour.
109.18 Temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) fee. An additional fee of seventy dollars ($70.00) shall be charged for
the issuance of temporary certifications of occupancy.
109.19 Permit fee schedule. The fee charged for
each building permit shall be as scheduled below in this Section.
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Construction, alteration, additions, repairs or the moving of
a structure (including the application fee):
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Construction Cost
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Permit Fee
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Less than $1,400.00
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$35.00
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$1,400.00 to $4,999.00
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$25.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost
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$5,000.00 to $9,999.00
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$15.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost plus $50.00
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$10,000.00 to $399,999.00
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$6.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost plus $140.00
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$400,000.00 to $1,499,999.00
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$5.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost plus $560.00
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$1.5 million and up
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$4.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost plus $2,000.00
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Fence, new or replacement over ten (10) linear feet: thirty-five
dollars ($35.00).
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Temporary promotional displays erected: fifteen dollars ($15.00).
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Wall signs erected, constructed, painted, altered or enlarged
(based on gross sign area) as follows:
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Under 40 square feet
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$35.00
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40 to 80 square feet
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$70.00
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Over 80 square feet
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$140.00
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Freestanding signs, roof signs, or canopy signs erected, constructed,
painted, altered or enlarged (based on gross sign area) as follows:
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Under 40 square feet
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$70.00
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40 to 80 square feet
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$140.00
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Over 80 square feet
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$175.00
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Demolitions:
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Private garages
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$70.00
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Residential structures, per dwelling unit, or part thereof
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$140.00
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Other structures, per 10,000 cubic feet of the volume of the
structure or fraction thereof
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$35.00
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Flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks:
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Removal of tank
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$60.00
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Installation of tank
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$120.00
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Non-refundable application fee to extend a construction permit:
twenty dollars ($20.00).
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Non-refundable application fee to reinstate an expired permit:
thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
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Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO): seventy dollars ($70.00).
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109.20 Inspection fee schedule. The fee charged
for inspections associated with building permits shall be as scheduled
below in this Section.
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Service request inspections (per hour or portion thereof)
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$35.00
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Additional inspections (per hour or portion thereof)
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$35.00
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Missed inspection in which the inspector was unable to gain
entry to the property or the work was not completed
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$35.00
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109.21 Registration fee schedule. The fee charged
for registrations associated with permits shall be as scheduled below
in this Section.
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Annual registrations
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$30.00
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Annual renewals
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$15.00
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109.22 Integrated permit fees. Permit fees for
integrated permits shall be determined based on the building permit
fee. Fees for the disciplines shall be figured at the following percentages
and shall not be less than thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per discipline:
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Electrical: 8% of the building permit fee
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Plumbing: 7% of the building permit fee
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Mechanical: 9% of the building permit fee
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7.
(SECTION 110 INSPECTIONS).
110.3.9.1 Extra inspections. In addition to the
inspections normally provided, the Building Official shall require
that additional inspections or re-inspections be conducted due to
non-compliance with code requirements or due to work which is not
ready for inspection or not accessible for inspection at the time
of a scheduled inspection. Fees for such additional inspections shall
be assessed and paid prior to scheduling the next inspection.
110.4 Inspection agencies. The Building Official
is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided
such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualification and reliability.
All such reports must be received by the Department of Planning &
Development within seventy-two (72) hours of the inspection or as
approved by the Building Official. All fees and costs related to the
performance of special inspections services shall be the responsibility
of the owner.
110.4.1 Third-party inspections. All third-party
inspections, qualifications, and reliability must be pre-approved
by the Building Official. All inspections not pre-approved will be
negated.
Qualifications of the third-party inspector must be presented
to the Department of Planning & Development and approved prior
to services rendered. Presentation of these qualifications does not
relieve the requirement of requesting approval prior to use of a third-party
inspector for each and every inspection.
Third-party inspectors must maintain certain qualifications
in order to perform inspections:
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Professionally licensed (with stamp) as an architect or an engineer
in the State of Missouri or certified by the International Code Council
as an inspector in the particular field of inspection.
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Approved by the City of University City to inspect the specific
project.
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Not have a conflict of interest (vesting financially, etc.)
in the project.
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Inspections performed by members of a company that do not meet
the criteria of a third-party inspector are negated.
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Unreliability of inspection or falsifying any information of
the criteria of third-party inspection will result in permanent denial
of inspection ability.
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110.7 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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8.
(SECTION 113 BOARD OF APPEALS).
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals
of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official
relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there
shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals.
113.2 Limitations on authority. Delete in its entirety.
113.3 Qualifications. Delete in its entirety.
113.90 Application for appeal. Any person directly
affected by an order, decision or determination of the Building Official
shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Appeals. An 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 or better form of construction can be used.
113.91 Filing procedures. All appeals shall be
filed on a form obtained from the Building Commissioner within twenty
(20) days of when the notice was served. Appeals must be accompanied
by a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). Fees shall be refunded
to the applicant where the Board of Appeals reverses an order, decision,
or determination of the Building Commissioner. In cases where the
Board of Appeals modifies an order, decision, or determination of
the Building Commissioner, the fee shall not be reimbursed.
113.92 Membership of Board. The Board of Appeals
shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council.
Board members shall be appointed for five-year terms and serve until
a successor has been appointed.
113.92.1 Qualifications of Board members. At least
three (3) of the members shall each have at least ten (10) years of
experience as a registered architect, builder, superintendent of building
construction, or as a registered professional engineer with structural,
civil or architectural engineering experience.
113.92.2 Chairperson. The Board of Appeals shall
annually select one (1) of its members to serve as chairperson.
113.92.3 Disqualification of member. A member shall
not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, professional,
or financial interest.
113.92.4 Secretary. The City Manager shall designate
a qualified clerk to serve as secretary to the board for the purpose
of hearing appeals. The secretary shall file a detailed record of
all proceedings in the office of the City Clerk.
113.93 Notice of meeting. The meeting shall be
upon notice from the chairperson, within thirty (30) days of the filing
of an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings.
113.94 Open hearing. All hearings before the board
shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant's representative,
the Building Commissioner and any person whose interests are affected
shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
113.94.1 Procedure. The Board shall adopt and make
available to the public through the secretary procedures under which
a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance
with strict rules of evidence but shall mandate that only relevant
information be received.
113.95 Postponed hearing. When five (5) members
are not present to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's
representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the
hearing.
113.96 Board decision. The Board shall modify or
reverse the decision of the Building Commissioner by a majority vote.
The determination of the Board shall not supersede any Federal, State
or local law or code.
113.96.1 Resolution. The decision of the board
shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be furnished to the
appellant and to the Building Commissioner.
113.96.2 Administration. The Building Commissioner
shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the
Board.
113.97 Court review. Appeals of Board decisions
may be made to the appropriate court.
9.
(SECTION 114 VIOLATIONS).
114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, move, construct, alter, remove, demolish or repair a structure in a manner that is not in compliance with an approved plan or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall start any work requiring a permit without first obtaining the permit therefore, or who shall continue any work in or about a structure after having been served a stop-work order, except such work as that person has been directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition; or any owner or tenant of a building or premises, or any other person, who takes part or assists in any violation of this code or who has charge of any building, premises, or part thereof in which such violation shall exist, shall upon conviction thereof be subject to the penalties provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after a notice is served shall be deemed a separate offense.
10.
(SECTION 116 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND
EQUIPMENT).
116.6 Public nuisance. Structures which are declared a nuisance under the terms of Chapter 240 of the University City Municipal Code shall be vacated and demolished or repaired as required by said Chapter.
116.7 Temporary safeguards. Notwithstanding other
provisions of this code, whenever in the opinion of the Building Official,
there is actual and immediate danger of collapse or failure of a structure
or any part thereof which would endanger life, or there is an actual
and immediate danger because a vacant or partially vacant building
is unguarded or has any open doors or windows, thereby creating a
fire hazard, security hazard or endangerment to life or property,
the Building Official shall require the occupants to vacate the same
forthwith and shall cause the necessary work to be done including
the boarding-up of all accessible openings, to render such building
or structure or part thereof temporarily safe.
11.
(SECTION 190 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS).
190.1 Contractor registration. Anyone performing
work in the scope of this code is required to be registered as a contractor
with the City of University City. Registrations are for a term of
one (1) year and may be renewed per year thereafter.
190.2 Contractor registration fee. Registration fees shall be charged as provided by the Section 109 of the Building Code.
190.3 Suspension and revocations of registration. The Building Commissioner shall have the power to revoke or suspend
any registration upon satisfactory proof that the holder of such registration
shall have obtained the same by fraud or misrepresentation, or failed
or refused to comply with the provisions of this code after written
notice given by the Building Commissioner, or has been convicted of
any violation of this code, including, but not limited to, applying
for permits and not doing the work, regularly performing work contrary
to code, performing work without first obtaining the required permit,
failing to regularly obtain the required final inspection, or allowing
unsafe conditions to exist on a jobsite.
190.3.1 Warning of suspension and revocation. Contractors
that perform work that warrants suspension and revocation shall first
receive a warning letter notifying the contractor of their suspended
status and providing thirty (30) days to correct the situation leading
to suspension. Letters placed in the mail shall be considered as sent
and received.
190.3.2 Period of revocation. Contractors that
fail to make improvement during suspension shall be revoked indefinitely
unless reinstated by the Building Commissioner.
190.3.3 Reinstatement. The Building Commissioner
shall have the ability to reinstate a contractor if the contractor
can provide sufficient evidence to the Building Commissioner that
the reason for suspension or revocation is no longer present.
190.3.4 Appeal of a suspension or revocation. Suspended
or revoked contractors shall have the right to appeal the finding
of the Building Commissioner to the Board of Appeals. The Board of
Appeals shall have the right to affirm the decision of the Building
Commissioner or reinstate the contractor.
190.4 Use of registrant's name by another. No person registered with the City as a contractor shall allow his
or her name to be used by another person either for the purpose of
obtaining permits, or for doing business, or other work under the
registration. Every person registered shall provide the Building Commissioner
their business and mailing address, the name under which such business
is conducted, and shall give immediate notice to the Building Commissioner
of any change.
190.5 Qualifications of contractors and workers. The Building Commissioner shall not be required to issue a permit
unless the contractor and workers are qualified to carry out the proposed
work in accordance with the requirements of this code. Refusal or
inability to comply with code requirements on other work shall be
considered as evidence of lack of such qualifications.
12.
(SECTION 191 NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS
AND UNITS).
191.1 Building permits. Before a building permit
is issued for the erection of any building requiring a number, the
applicant shall be assigned an official number for the building in
accordance with the standard numbering system established for the
City.
191.2 Numbering system. On all east and west streets,
numbers shall be a continuation of the numbering system established
by the City of St. Louis, with odd numbers on the north side and even
numbers on the south side. On all north and south streets, Forsyth
Boulevard shall be the dividing line, and numbering shall be assigned
northwardly and southwardly from such dividing line, with even numbers
on the east side and odd numbers on the west side. In all cases numbers
shall be in sequence.
191.3 Use of other than official number. It shall
be unlawful for any owner or occupant of building to use any number
other than the official number as shown in the records of the Department
of Planning & Development.
191.4 Display of building numbers. The officially
designated building numbers shall be displayed as required by this
code, so that such building number is easily observed and readable
from the street indicated by the address; from the alley, if an alley
adjoins the premises; or from parking areas.
191.5 Unit identification. In buildings containing
more than one (1) dwelling unit or tenant space, every entry shall
be labeled by a number and/or letter identifying the unit. Identification
shall consist of the official numbers or letters identifying the unit;
a minimum of one (1) inch in height and 3/16-inch-thick stroke; located
near or on the door; contrasting the background; and shall be more
than four (4) feet from the floor.
13.
(CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS) — (SECTION
202 DEFINITIONS).
Abandoned hazard. Any facet of construction, including
but not limited to, excavations, demolitions, construction, etc.,
in which there is no one (1) involved with the job on the premises.
Excavation. Any removal of soil, fill, etc., for
work pertaining to construction or similar activity that could constitute
a hazard to the health, safety, or welfare of an individual or the
public.
Temporary excavation. An excavation for the burial
or service of utilities to a premises that remains excavated for no
longer than two (2) days without being fully backfilled.
Workmanlike. Executed in a skilled manner; e.g.,
generally straight, plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged and without
marring adjacent work.
14.
(CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS) —
(SECTION 1809 SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS).
1809.5 Frost protection. Except where otherwise
protected from frost, foundations and other permanent supports of
buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one (1)
or more of the following methods:
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Extend below the frost line of thirty (30) inches below grade.
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Constructing in accordance with ASCE-32.
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Erecting on solid rock verified to be at least thirty (30) inches
thick.
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Exception:
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Free standing structures of less than one hundred twenty-five
(125) square feet in area and less than ten (10) feet in height.
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Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with
footings that extend below the frost line.
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15.
(CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL) — (SECTION
2701 GENERAL).
2701.1 Scope. This Chapter governs the electrical
components, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures
covered by this code. Electrical components, equipment and systems
shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions
of this Chapter and all other applicable codes of University City.
16.
(CHAPTER 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) —
(SECTION 2801 GENERAL).
2801.2 Mechanical Code. All mechanical equipment
and systems shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance
with this Chapter and all other applicable codes of University City.
17.
(CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS) —
(SECTION 2901 GENERAL).
2901.1 Scope. The design and installation of plumbing
systems, including sanitary and storm drainage, sanitary facilities,
water supplies and storm water and sewage disposal in buildings, shall
comply with the requirements of this Chapter and all other applicable
codes of University City.
18.
(CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION) —
(SECTION 3107 SIGNS).
3107.2 New signs. A sign shall not hereafter be
erected, constructed, altered or painted except as herein provided
and not until after a permit has been issued by the Building Official
with the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
3107.3 Permit exemption. A permit shall not be
required for signs which are exempt from the provisions of the Zoning
Code of University City.
19.
(CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION) —
(SECTION 3315 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCES).
3315.1 Construction fence scope. This policy pertains
to all new construction and or construction deemed by the Building
Official to require proper separation from the public. This minimum
barricade policy is to be used for all occupancies in conjunction
to the minimum requirements set forth in Chapter 33.
3315.2 Construction fence requirements. All new
construction and potentially hazardous construction (demolitions,
long-term excavations, etc.) deemed by the Code Official shall comply
with the following barricade requirements.
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A chain link fence, a minimum of five (5) feet in height, shall
be erected and must surround the project site, all tools and equipment,
jobsite toilets, job trailers, materials, etc. Posts for the fence
shall be metal "T" posts with a minimum height of seven (7) feet,
driven at least one (1) foot below grade, and located a minimum of
every eight (8) feet along the fence or as required by the Building
Official.
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A construction entrance shall be designated. The entrance will
consist of two (2) posts (of wood or metal) concreted or driven below
grade a minimum of a third the height of the post. This entrance will
have a gate provided between the posts and shall serve as the entrance
for all usual construction traffic. All chain link fencing is to be
strung tightly to these posts.
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The Building Official may require a lock box to be attached
to the post on the opening side of the gate to hold a key to the lock
on the gate. The Building Official shall be provided the code to this
lockbox. And the key shall be accessible by the Building Official
at all times.
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3315.3 Temporary excavation barricades. All temporary
excavations shall comply with the following requirements.
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An orange mesh barricade, a minimum of three (3) feet in height,
shall be provided around all temporary excavations. "T" posts on eight
(8) foot centers (maximum) will provide support for the fence and
the fence shall be properly anchored to the posts.
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If the excavation is within ten (10) feet of a public way, the
excavation shall be covered by a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) plywood,
one-fourth (1/4) steel, or a similar cover for all area of the excavation
that are within ten (10) feet of the public way.
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If the excavation is on public right-of-way or within three
(3) feet of the public right-of-way, a permit and inspections are
required by the Public Works Department consistent with standards
set forth in the Public Works Department Right-of-Way Management Rules
and Regulations. All Federally funded projects must also be in compliance
with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (latest version).
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3315.4 Construction fencing placement. All barricades
and construction fencing shall be in place at all times when a project
worker, owner, or other agent is not present.
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3315.5 Temporary construction fences. No construction
fence may be erected until the Building Official approves a site plan
depicting the materials, location and access gates.
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3315.6 Duration and removal of temporary construction
fences. Construction fences may not be erected more than thirty
(30) calendar days prior to the commencement of construction and must
be approved by the Building Official prior to the construction of
the fence. Construction fences must be constructed and maintained
to the requirements of Chapter 33. The fence must be removed and the
site restored to the requirements of Sections 302 and 304 of the Property
Maintenance Code of University City no later than ten (10) days after
completion of the construction, or no later than thirty (30) days
after construction has not commenced.
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3315.7 Construction fence encroachments. No temporary
construction fence shall encroach beyond the subject property line.
Furthermore, no fence shall encroach upon the public right-of-way
without the written approval of the Public Works and Parks Director.
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