[Ord. No. 223 §1, 3-10-1997; Ord. No. 348 §1, 8-8-2005; Ord. No. 553, 1-28-2019]
A.
Any
owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, demolish 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 adopted City Codes or to cause any such work to be done shall first
make application to the Building Inspector and obtain the appropriate
building permit. "Repair" does not include minor,
non-structural repairs or such things as replacing or repairing faucets
or fixtures, replacing or repairing hot water heaters, furnaces or
air conditioners, painting or replacing or repairing lighting fixtures,
switches or outlets or similar items as may be determined by the Building
Inspector.
B.
Any
owner or authorized agent who fails to obtain a building permit prior
to beginning work for which a permit is required shall be guilty of
an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). Each day on which work
is performed on an unpermitted property shall constitute a separate
violation.
[Ord. No. 348 §2, 8-8-2005]
The Building Inspector shall not issue a building permit for
any structure which does not have approved access to City sanitary
sewer service and/or City water service.
[Ord. No. 348 §3, 8-8-2005]
The Building Inspector shall not issue building or repair permits
for any structure fronting or abutting on a half street or insufficient
street when the property owner seeking the permit has failed or refused
to dedicate for street use the remainder of the street.
[Ord. No. 348 §4, 8-8-2005; Ord. No. 354, 9-26-2005; Ord. No.
366 §§A — B, 3-27-2006]
A.
Any
person who intends to build, or add to a residential structure, shall
submit two (2) complete sets of the building plans, a site plan and
a completed building permit application to the Building Inspector.
The plans do not have to be sealed by a licensed architect or engineer
unless the plans are for a duplex or multi-family residential building.
B.
The
building plans submitted must be legible and drawn to scale (preferably
one-quarter (¼) inch), include a complete materials list, and
illustrate the following:
1.
Footing and foundation of building and beam and pier location, size
and spacing.
2.
Dimension of all rooms, showing door and window locations and kitchen
and bath layout on each level.
3.
A typical wall section from footing through roof.
4.
Location of electrical entrance box and vents for sanitary waste
system.
5.
A cross section of the floor structure showing size and spacing of
structural members.
6.
A cross section of the roof structure, showing size and spacing of
structural members.
7.
A front and side view of the structure.
C.
The
site plan must illustrate the following:
1.
The address of the property to be built on.
2.
An outline of the property, showing all property line dimensions,
with a north arrow.
3.
A footprint showing location and dimension of the building to be
constructed on the property and the distance of the building from
existing structures on the property and property lines.
4.
Location of electrical, water and sewer connections and service lines.
5.
Location of all existing and/or proposed easements, driveway entrances
and exits.
D.
If
the Building Inspector determines it necessary to submit the plans
to a licensed architect or engineer for review and recommendation,
the cost of such review shall be paid by the applicant prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
E.
Plans
for duplex and multi-family residential structures must meet all the
requirements set out in this Section and in additional must be sealed
by a licensed Missouri architect or engineer.
F.
One
(1) set of the building and site plans shall be retained by the Building
Inspector until construction has been completed and a Certificate
of Occupancy has been issued.
[Ord. No. 348 §5, 8-8-2005; Ord. No. 365 §§A — B, 3-27-2006]
A.
Any
person who intends to build a miscellaneous structure such as a deck,
carport, garage, storage building or other such similar structure
on residential property shall submit one (1) set of plans and a completed
building permit application to the Building Inspector.
B.
Plans
for miscellaneous structures to be constructed on residential property
may be drawn by the property owner, shall contain a material list
and illustrate the following:
1.
The dimension of the deck, carport, garage, storage building or other
such miscellaneous structure.
2.
A footprint showing location and dimension of the miscellaneous structure
to be built and the distance from the other structures on the property
and the property lines.
3.
A cross section from footing through roof or in case of a deck from
footing through deck surface.
4.
Location of existing electrical, water and sewer service lines.
[Ord. No. 348 §6, 8-8-2005]
Upon issuance of a residential building permit, the Building
Inspector shall return one (1) set of approved building plans to the
applicant. The Building Inspector shall retain the other set of plans
for at least two hundred eighty (280) days following completion of
the building and the issuance of an occupancy permit.
[Ord. No. 348 §7, 8-8-2005]
Minor changes to building plans may be approved by Building
Inspector consistent with City codes and regulations. If the Building
Inspector determines it necessary to submit the plan changes to a
licensed architect or engineer for review and recommendation, the
cost of such review shall be paid by the applicant prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
[Ord. No. 348 §8, 8-8-2005; Ord. No. 471 §§1 — 2, 9-22-2014]
A.
Three (3) sets of all commercial building plans drawn to scale and a completed building permit application must be submitted to the Building Inspector. Each set shall include the required plans and structural calculations. Commercial building plans are all required building plans not covered by Section 500.048 above. The Board of Aldermen may grant a variance or waiver of this provision for the expansion and/or remodeling of existing non-retail commercial structures upon application by the owner to the Board.
B.
All commercial construction plans submitted must be
sealed by a Missouri licensed architect or engineer. Plans must be
readable; mirrored plans are not acceptable.
C.
Submitted plans and specifications will include, but
not be limited to, the following requirements:
1.
Must be drawn to scale [preferably one-quarter
(1/4) inch].
2.
Include a material list.
3.
Drawn in an acceptable architectural style.
4.
Blue line copies, or equal, to be filed with
the City for approval and future reference. Must include the following:
D.
The Building Inspector may submit one (1) set of the
plans to a licensed architect or engineer for review and recommendation.
The cost of this review shall be paid by the applicant prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
[Ord. No. 348 §10, 8-8-2005]
Upon issuance of the building permit, the Building Inspector
shall return one (1) set of approved building plans to the applicant.
The Building Inspector shall retain the other two (2) sets of plans.
[Ord. No. 348 §11, 8-8-2005]
Minor changes to building may be approved by Building Inspector
consistent with City codes and regulations. If the Building Inspector
determines it necessary to submit the plan changes to a licensed architect
or engineer for review and recommendation, the cost of such review
shall be paid by the applicant prior to the issuance of a building
permit. The City of Stockton reserves the right to withhold the issuance
of a building permit for non-compliance with City ordinances, regulations
and/or procedures.
[Ord. No. 335, 2-28-2005]
A.
Use And Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used
or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classifications
of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until
the Building Inspector has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore
as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not
be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of the
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code,
2000, or of other building related codes or ordinances adopted by
the City of Stockton. Certificates presuming to give authority to
violate or cancel the provisions of adopted codes or ordinances of
the City shall not be valid.
B.
Change In Use. Changes in the character or use of an existing
structure shall not be made except as specified in Sections 3405 "Change
of Occupancy" and 3406 "Historic Buildings" of the International Building
Code, 2000.
C.
Certificate Issued. After the Building Inspector inspects
the building or structure and finds no violation of the provisions
of the above codes or other ordinances, regulations or laws that are
enforced by the City, the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate
of occupancy which shall contain the following:
1.
The building permit number.
2.
The address of the structure.
3.
The name and address of the owner.
4.
A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate
is issued.
5.
A statement that the described portion of the structure has been
inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code.
6.
The name of the Building Inspector.
7.
The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8.
If an automatic sprinkler system is provided.
9.
Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
D.
Temporary Occupancy. The Building Inspector is authorized
to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion
of the entire work covered by the building permit, provided that such
portion or portions shall be determined by the Building Inspector
to be occupied safely. The Building Inspector shall set a time period
during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.
E.
Revocation. The Building Inspector shall, in writing, suspend
or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of
this Article whenever the certificate is issued in error, or on the
basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined
by the Building Inspector that the building or structure or portion
thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation.
[Ord. No. 517, 1-23-2017]
For all new residential construction inside the Stockton City
Limits, the installation of an approved backflow prevention device
or assembly shall be required on the service line connecting the residential
sewer line to the City' s sewer facilities. Such backflow preventer
shall be connected to the lateral service line of the owner's water
system, at or near the property line, or immediately inside the building
being served, but before the first branch line leading off the lateral
service line in any event. The type of protective device or assembly
required shall comply with local and State requirements installation
of an approved backflow prevention device or assembly shall be required
on existing residences if the lateral line connecting the residential
sewer system to the City facilities is repaired or replaced.
[Ord. No. 478 §
1, 3-23-2015]
A.
Definitions.
1.
CONTRACTOR
FIRM
As used in this Section, the following terms
shall have these prescribed meanings:
Any person or firm that undertakes with or for another to
construct, alter, repair, or demolish any structure or any portion
thereof, including every concrete contractor, asphalt contractor,
framing contractor, roofing contractor, plumbing contractor, electrical
contractor, mechanical heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning
(HVAC) contractor, and general contractor.
Any sole proprietorship, partnership, association, limited
liability company, or corporation.
2.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following
persons shall not be considered contractors as defined herein:
a.
An employee or agent working for and under the
supervision of a contractor licensed under this Article for any type
of construction being undertaken; and
b.
A homeowner who personally occupies and undertakes
the construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of such homeowner's
single-family residence or any accessory structure thereto. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, for purposes of this Section, any homeowner who undertakes
the construction of a new residence for his personal occupancy more
than one (1) time in any five-year period shall be deemed to be a
contractor.
B.
Contractor Insurance. Every licensed
contractor shall keep in force a policy of general liability insurance,
including completed operations coverage during the term of the building
permit or during actual construction, whichever date is later. Such
insurance policy shall be written with an insurance company licensed
to do business in the State of Missouri. All contractors shall maintain
general liability coverage in an amount not less than three hundred
thousand dollars ($300,000.00). In addition, every such contractor
shall procure and maintain workers' compensation insurance as required
by law. Proof of insurance shall be provided at the time of licensure
and shall be a current copy of the certificate of insurance.
C.
Licenses Authorized. There shall
be two (2) separate classes of licenses authorized for contractors
as provided:
1.
General contractor. A general
contractor license shall entitle the holder thereof to construct,
remodel, demolish or repair any structure. Said contractor shall not
engage in any mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, or electrical services
unless also properly licensed as a limited contractor.
2.
Limited contractor. A limited
contractor license shall entitle the holder thereof to perform concrete
services, asphalt services, framing services, roofing services, mechanical
(HVAC) services, plumbing services, or electrical contractor services.
Said contractors shall be specifically licensed for each trade in
which they desire to perform work and shall not engage in any work
entitled by general contractor services unless also properly licensed
to perform said work.
D.
Duration. Every contractor license
shall be issued on a one-year basis to expire on December 31 of each
year. A contractor shall be entitled to renew such contractor's license
upon satisfaction of the licensing requirements set forth herein.
[Ord. No. 479 §
1, 3-23-2015]
A.
The Board of Aldermen shall have the authority to admonish, reprimand, and otherwise discipline any contractor subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 500, as codified and amended, including the suspension or revocation of the contractor's license issued under the said provisions. Before a contractor is disciplined, a hearing shall be held following not less than ten (10) days' notice to the affected contractor. The hearing shall be conducted as a contested case under the provisions of Chapter 536, RSMo. The Board of Aldermen may suspend or revoke a contractor's license if the Board concludes, following a hearing, that the contractor's action or inaction is:
1.
A serious or repeated violation of the contractor
licensing provisions, any applicable Code, or the failure to comply
within a reasonable time to any lawful written order of the Building
Official;
2.
A knowing and intentional misrepresentation
of a material fact made in connection with obtaining a contractor's
license or a building permit;
3.
A fraudulent or deceitful use of a contractor's
license to obtain a building permit;
4.
A failure to obtain a building permit or to
obtain a required inspection of an ongoing project as required by
any applicable code;
5.
A failure to exercise regular, routine control
and supervision over an ongoing project for which the contractor has
obtained a building permit;
6.
A failure to timely obtain a certificate of
occupancy for a completed structure, prior to occupancy, as required
by the applicable building code;
7.
A failure to hire a licensed electrical, plumbing,
or mechanical (HVAC) contractor to perform any electrical, plumbing,
or mechanical (HVAC) work on the job site for which the contractor
obtained a building permit; or
8.
A failure by a contractor to pay the required
application or licensing fee(s) for a building permit, contractor
license, or inspection fee.
[Ord. No. 223 §2, 3-10-1997; Ord.
No. 606, 7-24-2023]
A.
No
enclosure wall of any building thereinafter constructed for residence
purpose shall be nearer than twenty (20) feet to the street line on
the front of any lot, nor greater than ten (10) feet to the street
line on the side of any corner lot, nor nearer than five (5) feet
from any outside lot line, and along any street where one-half (½)
or more of the lots between any two (2) cross streets are already
improved by dwellings. No enclosure wall of any building hereafter
constructed shall in any event be set near to the street than the
average distance of the building already constructed.
[Ord. No. 516, 11-23-2017]
B.
Front
Yard Fences And Walls. No fence or wall in the front yard of a residential
lot may be over forty-eight (48) inches high. For the purposes of
this Subsection, "front yard" is defined as the open
space on the same lot with a building used as a residence, between
the front wall of the building and the line of that wall extended,
the side property lines of the lot, and the front property line of
the lot nearest the street on which the building fronts.
C.
Front
Yard Fences And Walls On Vacant Lots. No fence or wall in the front
yard of a vacant residential lot may be over forty-eight (48) inches
high. For the purposes of this Subsection, the "front yard" is defined as the open space between the platted or established
front building line, the side property lines of the lot, and the front
property line of the lot nearest the street. The depth of a front
yard of any vacant residential lot shall not be less than the least
depth of the front yard of any existing improved residential property
on the same side of the street within the same block.
D.
Fences
And Walls On Corner Lots. No fence or wall in the front or side yard
of a residential property maybe over forty-eight (48) inches high.
For the purposes of this Subsection, "side yard" is
defined as the open space on the same lot with a building used as
a residence, situated between the side wall of the building or structure
and the side property line of the lot nearest the street and extending
through from the front yard to the rear yard. For purposes of this
Subsection, the "rear yard" is defined as the open
space on the same lot with a building used as a residence between
the rear line of the building and that line extended, the side property
lines of the lot and the rear property line of the lot.
E.
Fences
And Walls On Vacant Corner Lots. No fence or wall in the front or
side yard of a residential corner lot may be over forty-eight (48)
inches high. For the purposes of this Subsection, "side yard" is defined as the open space situated between the platted or established
side yard setback line and the side property line of the lot nearest
the street and extending through from the front yard to the platted
or established rear yard setback line.
F.
Applicability.
The requirements of this Section do not apply to walls of buildings,
portions of retaining walls below grade on one (1) or both sides,
or to any fence or wall constructed prior to January 23, 2017.
[Ord. No. 223 §§3, 12, 3-10-1997]
A.
No
"nuisance or unsightly" buildings without good cause shall be erected
or shall buildings or houses be allowed to remain in an unfinished
condition in said City for a period of over nine (9) months. For the
purposes of this Section, a basement structure without living accommodations
above it shall be considered an unsightly building and one in an unfinished
condition. It shall be unlawful to allow buildings or houses to remain
in an unsafe, demolished or damaged condition for a period of over
sixty (60) days.
B.
UNSIGHTLY
Definition. As used in this Section, the following term
shall have the prescribed meaning:
A condition of premises that is unhealthy, dangerous to individuals
public or private, as presenting harm to other property values in
the area. Before a condition can be determined as unsightly, there
must be actual notice to the owner with opportunity for hearing before
the Board of Aldermen. The determination of what is and is not unsightly
can only be made by the City of Stockton Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 223 §§5 —
7, 3-10-1997; Ord. No.
226 §§5, 7, 5-12-1997; Ord. No. 315, 3-22-2004]
A.
Upon
the filing of said application, the City Clerk shall refer the same
to the Building Inspector and shall then determine whether the permit
shall be issued, provided that should there be some doubt as to the
advisability of issuing a permit, the Building Inspector may refer
application to the Board of Aldermen at the next regular scheduled
meeting.
B.
The
City Clerk shall, at the time of filing of any application as aforesaid,
charge and collect in advance a fee based upon the cost of construction
as set forth below, and said fees shall be the property of the City
and shall be paid over to the City Treasurer for credit to the General
Fund of said City.
|
COST OF PERMITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
$0.00
|
$1,000.00
|
$15.00
|
$25,001.00
|
$26,000.00
|
$139.00
| |
|
$1,001.00
|
$2,000.00
|
$20.00
|
$26,001.00
|
$27,000.00
|
$143.00
| |
|
$2,001.00
|
$3,000.00
|
$25.00
|
$27,001.00
|
$28,000.00
|
$147.00
| |
|
$3,001.00
|
$4,000.00
|
$30.00
|
$28,001.00
|
$29,000.00
|
$151.00
| |
|
$4,001.00
|
$5,000.00
|
$35.00
|
$29,001.00
|
$30,000.00
|
$155.00
| |
|
$5,001.00
|
$6,000.00
|
$40.00
|
$30,001.00
|
$31,000.00
|
$159.00
| |
|
$6,001.00
|
$7,000.00
|
$45.00
|
$31,001.00
|
$32,000.00
|
$163.00
| |
|
$7,001.00
|
$8,000.00
|
$50.00
|
$32,001.00
|
$33,000.00
|
$167.00
| |
|
$8,001.00
|
$9,000.00
|
$55.00
|
$33,001.00
|
$34,000.00
|
$171.00
| |
|
$9,001.00
|
$10,000.00
|
$60.00
|
$34,001.00
|
$35,000.00
|
$175.00
| |
|
$10,001.00
|
$11,000.00
|
$65.00
|
$35,001.00
|
$36,000.00
|
$179.00
| |
|
$11,001.00
|
$12,000.00
|
$70.00
|
$36,001.00
|
$37,000.00
|
$183.00
| |
|
$12,001.00
|
$13,000.00
|
$75.00
|
$37,001.00
|
$38,000.00
|
$187.00
| |
|
$13,001.00
|
$14,000.00
|
$80.00
|
$38,001.00
|
$39,000.00
|
$191.00
| |
|
$14,001.00
|
$15,000.00
|
$85.00
|
$39,001.00
|
$40,000.00
|
$195.00
| |
|
$15,001.00
|
$16,000.00
|
$90.00
|
$40,001.00
|
$41,000.00
|
$199.00
| |
|
$16,001.00
|
$17,000.00
|
$95.00
|
$41,001.00
|
$42,000.00
|
$203.00
| |
|
$17,001.00
|
$18,000.00
|
$100.00
|
$42,001.00
|
$43,000.00
|
$207.00
| |
|
$18,001.00
|
$19,000.00
|
$105.00
|
$43,001.00
|
$44,000.00
|
$211.00
| |
|
$19,001.00
|
$20,000.00
|
$110.00
|
$44,001.00
|
$45,000.00
|
$215.00
| |
|
$20,001.00
|
$21,000.00
|
$115.00
|
$45,001.00
|
$46,000.00
|
$219.00
| |
|
$21,001.00
|
$22,000.00
|
$120.00
|
$46,001.00
|
$47,000.00
|
$223.00
| |
|
$22,001.00
|
$23,000.00
|
$125.00
|
$47,001.00
|
$48,000.00
|
$227.00
| |
|
$23,001.00
|
$24,000.00
|
$130.00
|
$48,001.00
|
$49,000.00
|
$231.00
| |
|
$24,001.00
|
$25,000.00
|
$135.00
|
$49,001.00
|
$50,000.00
|
$235.00
| |
|
Over $50,000.00 = $3.00 per thousand
|
|
|
For the construction of a fence, sign, installation of a storm
shelter, or placement of a portable shed or other outbuilding on any
property in the City of Stockton, a permit fee of twenty-five dollars
($25.00) shall be assessed for any such projects. For all other construction,
however, no permit fee shall be assessed for any construction that
does not involve electrical, plumbing or structural repairs or replacement
in the total cost of which is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
[Ord. No. 494, 5-9-2016; Ord.
No. 521, 3-27-2017] |
C.
Upon
receiving the application as aforesaid, the Building Inspector shall
determine if the structure conforms to grade, ordinances and regulations
of this City, and that if no good cause of any nature exists why said
work should not be done, then said Building Inspector shall approve
the same with the provisions of this Article.
[Ord. No. 223 §8, 3-10-1997]
Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships
in the way of carrying out the provisions of this Article, the Board
of Aldermen, by resolution, may prescribe in a specific case a variation
in the application of any provisions, in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of this Article, so that the public health, safety
and welfare may be conserved, and the Board of Aldermen may grant
temporary and conditional permits of no more than one (1) year duration
for structures and uses not permitted by this Article, but which are
necessary for the development of said City.
[Ord. No. 223 §9, 3-10-1997]
It shall be unlawful for any contractor or other person to engage
in the actual work of erecting any building or other structure within
the limits of this City or making any alterations on any such building
or structure, to proceed with any work until he/she knows the owner
has obtained a permit as in this Article provided.
[Ord. No. 223 §10, 3-10-1997]
All structures built or erected within the municipal limits
of the City of Stockton, Missouri, shall be built only on lots of
nine thousand (9,000) square feet or larger. Existing platted lots
shall be grandfathered.
[Ord. No. 223 §13, 3-10-1997; Ord. No. 226 §13, 5-12-1997]
When an existing building is damaged by fire or other cause
or if alterations and repairs are made to an extent of fifty percent
(50%) or more of the physical value of the building before such damage
or alteration, the entire building or structure shall be made to comply
with the requirements of this Article for new buildings. If the cost
of such alterations or repairs is less than fifty percent (50%) of
the physical value of the building, the Building Official shall determine
to what extent the portions so altered or repaired shall be made to
conform to the requirements of this Article.
[Ord. No. 223 §14, 3-10-1997]
When a structure is to be removed or demolished, the owner or
agent shall notify the City Board of Aldermen and apply for a permit
and get a bond before said work shall begin.
[Ord. No. 223 §§15 —
32, 3-10-1997]
A.
Construction
standards for structures within the City limits are as follows:
1.
Footing and foundations. All buildings or structures
shall have foundation walls, piers, piles, cassion, continuous slabs
or other approved foundations which shall be designed to resist frost
action or shall be founded in the bed rock. All footings shall be
designed to distribute the load as nearly uniformly as practicable.
The frost line in the Stockton, Missouri, area shall be deemed to
be twenty-four (24) inches.
2.
Materials. Footings shall be built of poured concrete
reinforced with no less than two (2) one-half (½) inch reinforcing
rods continuous with ends staggered and lapped not less than twenty-four
(24) inches.
3.
Depth. Foundations shall be built upon natural solid
ground where possible. Loam or other soil containing organic matter
shall not be used. Where solid natural ground does not occur at the
foundation depth, such foundations shall be extended down to natural
solid ground or piles shall be used.
4.
Wall footings. All exterior walls and interior bearing
walls shall be supported on continuous poured concrete footings reinforced
with at least two (2) one-half (½) inch reinforced rods. Foundation
wall, if built of concrete blocks, shall be reinforced with (block
mesh) in every other course. Block mesh shall be continuous and lapped
not less than six (6) inches.
5.
Exceptions. Wall footings for all buildings where
the surface of the ground slopes more than one (1) foot in ten (10)
feet shall be level or shall be stepped so that both the top and the
bottom of such foundation are level.
6.
Foundation plates. Foundation plates or sills shall
be bolted to the foundation with not less than three-eighths (⅜)
inch bolts embedded at least six (6) inches into the masonry and spaced
not more than four (4) feet apart.
7.
Minimum requirements. Footings and foundations for
all buildings and structures shall be at least twenty (20) inches
wide and at least eight (8) inches deep.
8.
Ventilation. The space between the bottom of the
floor joist and the ground of any building (except as is occupied
by a basement or cellar) shall be provided with a sufficient number
of ventilating openings through the foundation wall or exterior walls
to insure ample ventilation and such openings shall be covered with
wire mesh not greater than one-fourth (¼) in any dimension.
9.
Minimum clearance. The minimum between the bottom
of the floor joist and the ground beneath shall be at least twenty
(20) inches. The minimum clearance under girders or beams shall be
no less than fourteen (14) inches.
10.
Frame wood construction. All lumber or timbers used
in construction of wood frame buildings or structures shall be of
grade three (3) or better. No wood floor beam, roof beam, joist, rafter
or framing timber shall be less than two (2) inches in thickness.
11.
Subflooring. All lumber used in subfloor shall be
of one (1) inch in thickness, except plywood which shall be three-quarters
(¾) inches in thickness.
12.
Bridging. In all floor, attic and flat joist framing,
there shall be not less than one (1) line of bridging for each eight
(8) feet of span and the material used shall be not less than one
(1) by three (3) lumber double-nailed at each end or equivalent metal
bridging may be used.
13.
Wall studs. In the construction of buildings for
residential occupancy, the studs in walls and partitions may be placed
where the wide faces parallel to the wall or partition, provided the
studs are considered as columns and are designed accordingly. Stud
walls shall have top and have bottom plates. Studs shall be of two
(2) by four (4) inches nailed on sixteen (16) inch centers.
14.
Plates. Plates which are used in exterior walls
to support ceiling joist and rafters shall be double of the same width
as the supporting studs are each not less than two (2) inches thick.
In non-bearing walls, the studs shall be the same as for exterior
walls, except where studs are more than two (2) by four (4).
15.
Roof rafters. Roof rafters shall be vertically supported
at the ridge or shall be adequately trussed or tied together with
not less than one (1) by six (6) collar beams and shall be one-third
(⅓) the distance from the top of rafter to the seat of the
rafter and each rafter shall be fastened to the wall plate.
16.
Joints in girders or beams. The joints of solid
or built up beams or girders shall be made over a column or pier supports
when constructed as simple spans.
17.
Framing over openings. All windows and door openings
shall have double studs for the full height of the opening of jam
with double headers over the said opening.
18.
Roofing decking. Roof deck sheeting shall consist
of not less than one (1) inch boards or of five-eights (⅝)
inch plywood or of other approved materials of equivalent strength.
[Ord. No. 243, 8-24-1998]
A.
All
new and existing food service establishments including, but not limited
to, restaurants, schools and churches, if not otherwise exempted by
the Public Works Department, shall install an approved one thousand
(1,000) gallon grease/food interceptor to collect any fats, oils,
greases or food waste before they enter the City of Stockton's wastewater
collection system.
B.
Plans
submitted for a food service establishment shall include details for
the installation and the venting of the interceptor. Kitchen equipment
and all waste drains shall be shown on the plan. Venting is not required
for the outside interceptor. The inside interceptor vent shall be
at least one-half (½) of the diameter of waste pipe.
C.
Developers
of strip malls that anticipate food service establishments as tenants
shall install one thousand (1,000) gallon minimum size outside grease
interceptor per each food service establishment.
D.
Within
one hundred eighty (180) days of passage of this Section, all existing
food service establishments shall install a minimum one thousand (1,000)
gallon outside grease interceptor, which shall be connected to all
grease contributing equipment but not to restrooms. Connection of
restrooms to the interceptor must be approved by the Public Works
Department.
Exception. If there is no property available
to install an outside interceptor or the cost of installation would
do irreversible harm to the establishment, then with approval of the
Public Works Department a minimum of fifty (50) pound inside interceptor
shall be installed to include a mop sink and a three (3) compartment
sink. In addition, the food establishment must commit to a voluntary
food disposal reduction program to reduce use of the facility garbage
disposal.
E.
The
size of interceptors varies, but the above is a minimum. The Public
Works Department may deem a larger size necessary.
F.
Any
food service establishment which is non-grease producing shall contact
Public Works about the omission of an interceptor. A food disposal
reduction program may be required at these establishments if a garbage
disposal is frequently used.
G.
Each
food service establishment shall keep current records of the dates
the interceptors are cleaned/pumped.
H.
Grease/food
interceptors shall be inspected by the Public Works Department upon
installation and before being covered. The interceptor shall be equipped
with baffles on the inlet and outlet in addition to internal baffling.
I.
The
interceptor shall be routinely inspected by the owner or their representative
to determine if cleaning/pumping is necessary. Public Works shall
be permitted to inspect the interceptor when necessary to assure the
cleaning/pumping frequency is adequate. The owner will comply with
any notification by Public Works of the need for cleaning/pumping
the interceptor. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of
sanitary sewer service.
[Ord. No. 223 §33, 3-10-1997]
Any structure for which a permit has been issued by the City
of Stockton, Missouri, whether that structure be new construction
or old construction shall be started ninety (90) days from the date
of permit issuance unless good cause is shown to the Board of Aldermen
by the permit holder that an extension should be granted. Likewise,
any structure or construction requiring any permit shall be completed
within one (1) year of the date of issuance of the permit unless said
permit holder appears before the Board of Aldermen, City of Stockton
and for good cause requests an extension of time. Said extension of
time may or may not be granted by the City of Stockton with respect
to the request for extension.
