[Adopted 11-20-1995 by Ord. No. 333]
A. 
"Single family structure" defined. For the purposes of this section, a "single-family structure" is defined as being a building containing not more that one dwelling unit designed for or used exclusively for residential purposes.
B. 
Applicability of section. The provisions of this section shall apply to all single-family structures for which a building permit has not been obtained prior to January 1, 1996.
C. 
Applicability of Building Code. The Maryland Building Performance Standards Regulations as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 05.02.07 shall apply to all single-family structures, except that the provision of the International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings, which requires that an automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings, effective January 1, 2011, shall not apply to the construction of a "single family structure," as defined in this section.
[Amended 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 405]
D. 
Inspections. The City department designated by the City Manager shall be responsible to perform such inspections as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.
E. 
Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a municipal infraction and subject to a fine as set forth in the Fees, Charges and Rates Schedule, adopted by resolution of the City Council from time to time.[1]
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Editor's Note: The current Fees, Charges and Rates Schedule is on file in the City Clerk's office. Amended 6-2-1997 by Ord. No. 349.