[R.O. 1993 § 515.010; Ord. No.
85 §§ 1-2, 11-27-1950]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to perform any construction
work, including grading, excavating, carpenter work, or any work causing
excessive noise within the confines of the City of Bel-Nor prior to
7:30 A.M.
[R.O. 1993 § 515.020; Ord. No.
232 §§ 1-5, 11-27-1972]
A.
The Board of Aldermen shall by ordinance cause the owner or owners
of any property or lot adjacent to any street or alley within the
City of Bel-Nor to repair any sidewalk along the side of said property
or lot in the City.
B.
It shall be the duty of the Street Commissioner to prepare and file
in the City Office specifications for construction and repair of sidewalks
within the City, including width, depth, base, materials and surfacing
substantially in accordance with existing sidewalks within the City.
C.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of this City that all sidewalks
shall be maintained by adjoining lot owners in a clean, safe condition,
free from pot holes or substantial cracks and relatively level. Any
variation of sidewalks blocks or cracks in excess of one (1) inch
shall be deemed unsafe and shall be forthwith repaired by the owner
of the adjoining property.
D.
Whenever the Board of Aldermen shall determine to have any sidewalk
repaired, they shall cause ten (10) days' notice in writing to be
served on the owner or owners of any such property or lot adjoining
the existing sidewalk to begin to repair and complete the repairing
of any such sidewalk in a reasonable time thereafter. Such notice
shall contain a description of each property or lot and a general
description of the character of such sidewalk, giving the length and
breath thereof and the material of which it shall be composed. If
at the expiration of fifteen (15) days after the service of said notice
if in writing, or if by publication, at the end of four (4) weeks
after such publication of notice, said owner or owners shall not in good faith have commenced to repair
any such sidewalk as aforesaid and complete the same in a reasonable
time thereafter in the judgment of the Board of Aldermen, the Board
of Aldermen shall cause such sidewalk to be repaired out of the City's
General Revenue Funds and the cost and expense thereof shall constitute
a lien against such property or lot; and in such cases a certified
copy of any special tax bill for such work, approved by the Board
of Aldermen, shall in all cases be prima facie evidence that the work
therein stated was done along the property therein described and the
amount thereof as stated therein is due and correct and the provisions
of the law and ordinances have been carried out; provided that the
owner or owners of said property or lot may pay to the City the cost
of repairing said sidewalk by the City at any time before the sale
of said property or lot for such cost and expense.
E.
If notice in writing cannot be personally served in the State or
if the owner or owners are unknown and cannot be personally served,
the Board of Aldermen shall cause four (4) weeks' notice to be published
in the English language in some daily or weekly newspaper published
in St. Louis County, setting forth all the facts required in the notice
by personal service, as aforesaid.
[R.O. 1993 § 515.030; Ord. No.
57 §§ 1-2, 8-23-1948]
A.
The connection into any sanitary sewer or septic tank of any downspouts
or surface water drain from any building hereafter erected or now
being constructed in the City of Bel-Nor is hereby prohibited.
B.
Any person or persons, firm, corporation, owner, tenant or occupant who shall be guilty of a violation of Subsection (A) of this Section shall on conviction thereof be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) and not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and each day that such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.
[R.O. 1993 § 515.040; Ord. No.
593 § 1, 5-20-1996]
Any lumber or building materials stored on any lot in the City,
if otherwise allowed by law, must be neatly stacked in rear yard areas
only and all materials must be at least six (6) inches above grade.
Firewood must be neatly stacked and kept at least six (6) inches above
grade. Stacked firewood may be stored in side and rear yards only.
Firewood in decorative holders at least six (6) inches above grade
and no more than four (4) feet in height and length may be stored
on front porches or adjacent to the front entry of a structure.
[R.O. 1993 § 515.050; Ord. No.
597 § 1, 6-17-1996]
All principal buildings on any lot in the City of Bel-Nor shall
display the numbers of the street address of each such building on
the front of the building in numerals not less than three (3) inches
nor more than five (5) inches high in such a manner that they may
be readily observed from the public or private street, road, highway
or other thoroughfare upon which the lot has its primary frontage.
[R.O. 1993 § 515.060; Ord. No.
659 § 2, 2-15-1999]
A.
Compliance With Requirements. In addition to the provisions of Section 510.050 of this Code, it shall be unlawful for any owner to erect or cause to be erected an antenna or satellite dish within the City of Bel-Nor except as herein provided.
B.
All Antennas And Satellite Dishes.
1.
No antenna or satellite dish shall be erected which exceeds
seventy-two (72) inches in height or seventy-two (72) inches in width.
2.
No antenna or satellite dish may be located within ten (10)
feet from any utility lines or easement.
3.
No antenna or satellite dish may be erected or installed in
such a manner that the antenna or satellite dish is more than seventy-two
(72) inches above the highest point of the main structure located
on the premises.
4.
All antennas and satellite dishes shall be electrically grounded.
5.
All antennas and satellite dishes shall be installed and maintained
in a safe and secure manner and capable of remaining secure in winds
of seventy (70) mph.
6.
All cables or wire for antennas or satellite dishes shall be
properly and firmly secured.
7.
No antenna or satellite dish weighing two hundred fifty (250)
pounds or more shall be mounted on any structure except if the owner
of the structure submits to the City Enforcement Officer a written
certificate from a State of Missouri licensed professional engineer
that the load factors of the structure are sufficient to support the
load of the antenna or satellite dish in winds of seventy (70) mph.
C.
Satellite Dishes Larger Than One (1) Meter In Diameter. The following
provisions shall be applicable to all satellite dishes larger than
one (1) meter in diameter:
1.
Not more than one (1) satellite dish may be erected on a lot.
2.
A satellite dish may only be erected in the rear yard of a lot
and within the side building lines of a dwelling or multi-family dwelling,
but in no event not less than fifteen (15) feet from the side and
rear lot lines.
3.
Satellite dishes shall be shielded from visibility from the
street or adjoining lots by the use of shrubs, plantings, vegetation
or fencing.
D.
Exceptions. If the property owner wishes to deviate from any of the
provisions of this Section, the burden shall be on the property owner
to show to the satisfaction of the Building Commissioner that the
satellite dish cannot be installed and maintained in compliance with
said provision(s) and also be used and/or receive reception in a reasonable
manner.
E.
Permit Required.
1.
No owner shall erect or cause to be erected a satellite dish
larger than one (1) meter in diameter within the City of Bel-Nor without
applying for and thereafter obtaining a building permit.
2.
The owner or person acting in his/her behalf shall make application
for a building permit on forms designated by the City. The building
permit shall set forth:
a.
The name and address of the applicant;
b.
The address of the lot upon which the satellite dish is intended
to be erected;
c.
The name and address of the person designated to erect the satellite
dish;
d.
The cost of construction;
e.
The materials to be used, a photograph of the intended satellite
dish, and the method for erection;
f.
A plot plan for the lot showing the boundary lines of the property,
the location and dimension of existing structures, existing setbacks
from property lines, together with the dimensions and locations of
the proposed satellite dish;
g.
An elevation plan showing the height of the proposed satellite
dish;
h.
A construction detail showing the methods for anchoring the
satellite dish and the types of materials to be used in construction;
and
i.
A landscape plan showing the types of materials and their proposed
location for shielding the visibility of the satellite dish, as required
by this Title.
3.
The building permit application and supporting documents shall
be submitted to the City Building Commissioner for his/her review,
along with a fee as specified in this Code.
F.
Expiration Or Revocation Of Permit.
1.
In the event a permit is issued, construction must be completed
within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance, unless the Building
Commissioner extends the time for completion in writing.
2.
If at any time after the permit is issued there should be any
deviation from the original plans and specifications, the Building
Commissioner shall order the stoppage of the work until the approval
of any changes is given in writing. Revised plans shall be submitted
in ample time to allow a certificate of approval before commencement
of work on that part being revised. In the event that approval or
changes is withheld, construction shall promptly proceed in accordance
with the original plans and permit, or in the alternative, construction
shall be abandoned and the partially erected satellite dish removed,
restoring the premises to the condition that it was in prior to the
beginning of construction.
G.
Appeals And Variances. In the event the permit for the proposed satellite
dish is denied by the Building Commissioner, the applicant shall have
the right to appeal the denial to the Board of Aldermen. The applicant
may make an original application to the Board of Aldermen for a variance
from this Section. In the sole discretion of the Board, in light of
the unique circumstances and equities of the situation, a variance
may be granted.
[Ord. No. 1036, 5-18-2020]
A.
The
presence of open areas between and among the homes in Bel-Nor is a
strong character-defining feature of the City. Over the years, development
in the City has used similar lot coverage as traditionally found along
a block to maintain the open character of the street and ensure compatibility
with adjacent homes. Additionally, the required setbacks and yard
requirements provide a soft, landscaped buffer between the structure
and the street or other structures creating an inviting, unified appearance.
Fences and other screening structures, unless strictly regulated,
can detract from this appearance and should be limited to rear yards
whenever possible.
B.
Compliance With Requirements. In addition to the provisions of Chapter 405 of this Code, it shall be unlawful for any owner to erect or cause to be erected a fence within the City of Bel-Nor except as herein provided.
C.
BUILDING LINE
YARD
YARD, FRONT
YARD, REAR
YARD, SIDE
Definitions.
As used in this Section the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
That line which represents the closest points that the main
building on a lot can be erected to the front, side and rear property
lines.
An open space at grade between a building and the adjoining
lot lines, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure
from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided herein. In measuring
a yard for the purpose of determining the width of a side yard, the
depth of a front yard or the depth of a rear yard, the minimum horizontal
distance between the lot line and the main building shall be used.
A yard extending across the front of a lot and being the
minimum horizontal distance between the street or place line and the
main building or any projections thereof other than the projections
of the usual uncovered steps, uncovered balconies, or uncovered porch.
On corner lots, the front yard shall be considered as parallel to
the street upon which the lot has its least dimension.
A yard extending across the rear of a lot and being the required
minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the rear
of the main building or any projections thereof other than the projections
of uncovered steps, unenclosed balconies or unenclosed porches. On
all lots, the rear yard shall be in the rear of the front yard.
A yard between the main building and the side line of the
lot, and extending from the required front yard to the required rear
yard, and being the minimum horizontal distance between a side lot
line and the side of the main building or any projections thereof.
D.
Fence
Permit.
1.
No fence shall be erected within the City without obtaining a permit.
There shall be a charge for issuance of a fence permit. Any fence
erected without a permit shall be removed at the expense of the owner
of the property on which such fence is located.
2.
A building permit shall be required for the erection of a new fence,
a replacement fence or replacement of a section of a fence that is
greater than eight (8) feet in length or portions of a fence, which,
in the aggregate, total eight (8) feet in length. Minor repairs to
sections of existing fences less than eight (8) feet in length or
which, in the aggregate, do not total eight (8) feet in length, shall
be considered minor repairs and shall not require permits.
E.
Fence
Height and Unobscured Visibility.
[Ord. No. 1043, 9-21-2020]
1.
Except as otherwise provided herein or as required for safety enclosures around pools, specified in Section 240.070 of this Code, no fence shall be erected under the provisions hereof which shall be less than four (4) feet nor greater than six (6) feet in height vertically at any point thereon, and no such fence shall be erected which has a closed surface. The surface of any fence must have a clear, open and unobscured area of not less than fifty percent (50%). Fences of wooden or vinyl picket construction shall maintain a minimum of two (2) inch spacing between the vertical pickets.
2.
Fences not exceeding eight (8) feet in height may be constructed
and installed on residential properties where such properties are
adjacent to non-residential land uses, such as commercial or institutional
properties, common walkways, trails, commercial or public parking
lots, etc. Such fences shall only be installed along the common boundary
between the residential property and the non-residential land use.
Such fences may have surfaces that are less than fifty percent (50%)
clear, open and unobstructed and may be solid.
F.
Fence
Location.
1.
No fence shall be permitted within a front yard. A fence may not
extend forward of the rear line of the main building. On corner lots,
a fence is permitted along the side of the residential dwelling unit;
however, the fence shall not extend beyond the front building line
or the front yard setback, whichever is more restrictive.
2.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to verify the
property line location prior to erecting a fence or authorizing another
person to erect a fence. In the case of a rental property, the tenant
must furnish proof that the owner concurs with the request to erect
a fence on the property.
3.
Fences may be constructed across utility easements (typically in
the rear year); however, the utility company has the right to remove
a fence on the easement and the property owner or resident may be
required to reinstall it upon completion of the utility work.
G.
Fence
Materials And Maintenance.
1.
Preferred fence materials shall be wood or metal. The design, color
and material of the fence shall be complementary, matching the principal
structure on the property or architecturally conform to neighboring
residential property. Vinyl fencing may be permitted, provided it
maintains a natural wood color and/or dark color or style. Chain-link
fencing is permitted in residential areas, provided that dark coated
chain-link fencing is used.
[Ord. No. 1093, 8-22-2022]
2.
No fence shall be erected as a perimeter fence for an outside yard
unless the side of the fence which reasonably appears to be more aesthetic,
as compared to the other side, faces away from the property for which
the fence was erected as the perimeter fence.
3.
Barbed or razor wire fences are prohibited in all areas zoned residential.
[Ord. No. 1093, 8-22-2022]
4.
The owner of a fence is required to maintain the growth of weeds
and grass between, beneath and adjacent to all fence to a height not
exceeding seven (7) inches.
5.
All fences shall be continuously maintained in an upright manner,
ninety degrees (90°) vertical to the ground, free from defects,
peeling paint, rusting, and exposed wood, compromised finishes. The
owner shall repair, paint, remove or otherwise attend to any fence
if it becomes unsightly or a menace to public safety, health or welfare.
H.
Non-Conforming
Fences.
1.
Any fence in place as of the date of adoption of this Section which
does not meet the regulations included herein shall be considered
an authorized non-conforming structure. If a non-conforming fence
is damaged or destroyed and the owner wishes to replace more than
fifteen percent (15%) of the total linear footage of the fence, it
shall lose its non-conforming status and must be brought into compliance
with current regulations.
I.
Solid
Screening Structures.
1.
Owners of property zoned single-family residential may install a
solid screening structure to enhance privacy in a side or rear yard.
The structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and shall not
extend more than forty (40) linear feet in total distance. It may
only be installed on the side of lots in a manner perpendicular to
the street and/or parallel to the rear lot line of the lot.
2.
For purposes of this Section, such screening structures shall be
considered fences and will be subject to the same regulations concerning
permits, materials, and maintenance.
J.
Request
For Waiver From Requirements.
1.
An applicant for a fence permit may seek a waiver from a requirement
or limitation set forth in this Section from the Board of Aldermen.
An applicant may only request a waiver of one (1) requirement or limitation
in order to help ensure the open character of the street and compatibility
with adjacent homes.
2.
Such request must be filed with the City Clerk and on forms prescribed
by the City. The request must be accompanied by drawings, manufacturer's
pictures or specifications; and such other documents as required by
the City so that the request may be appropriately considered.
3.
All requests must set forth the specific requirement or limitation
for which the waiver is sought; the detailed reasons as to why the
waiver is sought which shall include a detailed explanation as to
the difficulty in complying with this Section; and the alternative
requested by the applicant.
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The Board of Aldermen shall not grant a waiver unless all of
the following factors are shown by the applicant: (i) the property,
itself, is subject to conditions which cause compliance with this
Section to be extremely difficult (such conditions do not include
financial considerations); (ii) the waiver will not adversely affect
neighboring properties; (iii) the waiver will not impact the use of
public rights-of-way or otherwise impact pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
and (iv) the waiver and alternative fencing is the least impactful
waiver and alternative available. Under no condition shall the Board
grant a waiver for primarily financial reasons.
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[Ord. No. 1087, 7-18-2022]
A.
Applicability.
A Bel-Nor pool construction permit covers swimming pool/spa construction
only. Separate electrical and plumbing permits are required from Saint
Louis County Public Works Electrical and Plumbing Division.
B.
SWIMMING POOL
Definitions.
As used in this Secion the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing
that contains water more than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) deep.
This includes in-ground, above-ground and in-ground swimming pools,
hot tubs and spas.
C.
Permit
Applications. Pool permit applications must be submitted to Bel-Nor
City Hall. When applying for a permit the following documents must
be attached:
1.
A Pool Plan with an electrical and plumbing contractor; the plan
must include a side elevation drawing reflecting the actual site conditions
and actual pool configuration with the following dimensions:
a.
The horizontal distance from the edge of the foundation to the pool.
The vertical distance from the top of foundation to the top of deck.
b.
A line showing a 1:1 ratio from the top of grade, extending at a
45-degree angle past the pool shell. (Note: This measurement may be
taken from the bottom of grade beam. If the bottom of the grade beam
is used, a hole exposing this area will be required at the belly steel
inspection.)
c.
A full-length measurement of the pool.
d.
A vertical measurement from the top of pool to the closest point
of the 1:1 ratio. (Note: This measurement should also reflect the
horizontal distance from the pool wall excavation to the vertical
measurement.)
e.
Any other measurement deemed necessary by the Building Commissioner
or the contractor to ensure the pool is not built encroaching into
the 1:1 ratio from the building foundation.
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EXCEPTION: Above-ground pools and spas are required to provide
specifications from pool installer or manufacturer.
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*** All required plumbing drawings must be to 1/4 or 1/8 scale.
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2.
A site plan indicating the location of the pool in relation to property
lines and the distance the pool will be from any structures. Measurements
will be made to the pool structure itself - not the water's edge.
Location and setback requirements include:
a.
Rear Yard. The pool must be located at least seven (7) feet from
the rear property line.
b.
Side Yard. The pool must be located at least seven (7) feet from
the side property line.
c.
Corner Lots. The pool cannot be located on a corner lot. Corner lots
are considered double frontage.
d.
Easements. Pools, pool decks, and pool equipment cannot be located
within any easement.
e.
Buildings. Pools must be located no less than five (5) feet from
buildings with foundations and at least one (1) foot for every one
(1) foot of depth - measured to any point of excavation. For example,
if a portion of a pool is five (5) feet deep, that portion of the
pool must be located at least five (5) feet from a building that utilizes
a foundation. Any pool located closer than five (5) feet or in violation
of the 1:1 ratio to the foundation will require a sealed engineered
design.
f.
Pool Equipment. Pool equipment cannot be located within the front
yard of a lot or within an easement. Pool equipment must be located
a minimum of two (2) feet off the property line and cannot be attached
to a common fence separating an adjoining property. Pool equipment
cannot be installed in drainage swales and designated drainage flows.
g.
Rain Gutters. A gutter or rain guard must be installed above equipment
when the equipment is located beside a structure with an overhanging
roof.
h.
Pool Alarms — Required. A pool alarm is required on all openable
access to the pool area and on the self-latching gate leading to the
pool area. Pool alarm is required on pool cover when pool is closed.
i.
Self-Latching Gate — Required. A self-latching gate is required
for all yards with any type of pool or spa.
3.
A Drainage And Access Plan. This plan must be separate from the required
site plan. This plan must be submitted at the time of permit application
and must include the following:
a.
Drainage Plan. The location of any proposed or existing sub-surface
drain systems located on the property and surface drainage arrows
and cannot drain towards neighboring properties. If no drainage plans
exist, the proposed drainage plan must not increase the flow of water
to adjacent lots.
NOTE: All deck and overflow drain terminations must be clearly
identified on the drainage and access plan and must be approved at
the pre-drainage inspection. Drain terminations must be at least six
(6) feet away from the ROW or adjacent property lines. Termination
at the street is prohibited.
b.
Indicate Location Of Access. Arrows marking and labeling the proposed
equipment access point must be clearly identified on the drainage
and access plan.
4.
If a pool heater will be installed, the location of the heater and
the gas meter must be shown on the plan. A complete gas line diagram
showing the gas line from the meter to the pool heater must be included,
showing the following:
a.
The PSI of the meter (low, medium, or high pressure).
b.
The length of the line.
c.
The size of the line.
d.
The type of line (material).
e.
The BTUs of all appliances on the line.
f.
The total BTU loads.
g.
The length of the longest run.
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*** All required plumbing drawings must be to 1/4 or 1/8 scale.
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5.
Permit Expiration. All pool permits must receive an approved final
inspection within one hundred eighty (180) days of the issue date,
or the permit will be expired. A contractor holding an unexpired permit
may request an extension of the permit using the procedure outlined
in the International Residential Code ordinance. Any permit that is
expired must be resubmitted and a fee paid equal to the original permit
fee.
D.
Inspection
Requirements.
1.
The following inspections are required for every pool constructed
in Bel-Nor. At all times during the construction of the pool, a temporary
fence that is at least thirty-six (36) inches in height should completely
surround the pool.
Pre-Drainage
Belly Steel/Pool Placement
Deck Steel/Bond/Plumbing
P-trap/Gas
Electrical Underground
Pre-plaster
Flatwork*
Above-Ground Wall Framing
Final Drainage
All Finals
2.
When scheduling an inspection, verify that all pets are removed from
the pool area.
E.
Required
Inspection Types.
1.
Pre-Drainage. No work can be started until a pre-drainage inspection
has been scheduled by the contractor and approved by inspector. This
visual inspection verifies and approves the drainage and access plan
that was submitted during the plan review phase. NO SILTING OF NEIGHBORING
LOTS.
2.
Belly Steel And Pool Placement Inspection. This inspection is required
prior to the placement of any gunite (dry concrete) within the pool.
Rebar must be a minimum size of three-eighths (3/8) inch and located
no more than twelve (12) inches on center each way. This inspection
will not be made if the Building Commissioner determines that it is
too wet. All rained-out inspections must be rescheduled by the contractor.
Fail to cancel on rain days will result in additional fees.
NOTE: For fiberglass pools this inspection must be called in
after the hole is dug and before the pool is placed in the hole.
NOTE: The outside temperature must be at least thirty-eight
degrees (38°) and rising in order for the inspection to be performed. If the
inspection is requested and the temperature is less than thirty-eight
degrees (38°), the inspection will be canceled and must be rescheduled when
it is warm enough to place concrete. Inspections will also be canceled
in wet conditions and must be rescheduled when the contractor verifies
that the work is ready for inspection.
3.
Deck Steel, Electrical Bond, Electrical Underground, And Plumbing.
Before any concrete is placed for the pool deck, the placement of
steel and the electrical bond shall be inspected and approved. The
concrete deck shall be a minimum thickness of three and one-half (3 1/2)
inches. Rebar must be a minimum size of three-eighths (3/8) inch and
located no more than eighteen (18) inches on center each way. The
bond conductor shall be a minimum size of #8 AWG. A minimum of four
(4) ground clamps that are evenly spaced around the pool shall be
required to electrically bond the pool from stray ground current.
All electrical conductors buried in the ground shall be inspected
and approved prior to covering. All electrical wiring and conduit
buried in the ground must be inspected prior to covering with dirt.
All pool plumbing shall be subjected to a minimum water test of fifteen
(15) p.s.i. This inspection will not be made if the Electrical Inspector
determines that it is too wet. All rained-out inspections must be
rescheduled by the contractor.
NOTE: The outside temperature must be at least thirty-eight
degrees (38°) and rising in order for the inspection to be performed. If the
inspection is requested and the temperature is less than thirty-eight
degrees (38°), the inspection will be canceled and must be recalled when it
is warm enough to place concrete. Inspections will also be canceled
in wet conditions and must be rescheduled when the contractor verifies
that the work is ready for inspection.
4.
P-Trap And Gas Line. Pool installations where public sewer is provided
must dispose of waste water by means of a P-trap and backwash line
located at the sanitary sewer clean-out. No portion of the P-trap
or backwash line may be covered until the inspection has been approved.
Pool installations where private sewer is provided must dispose of
waste water in a manner as not to interfere with the function of the
private sewer system nor drain on to adjoining properties. The test
pressure to be used on the gas line shall not be less than 3 psig
(20 kPa) gauge. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory
to the Building Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15)
minutes. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures
in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa)
(1/2 psi) and less than two hundred (200) inches of water column pressure
(52 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10)
pounds per square inch (69.6 kPa). Test duration shall be held for
a length of time satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no
case for less than thirty (30) minutes. Plastic gas lines must be
at least eighteen (18) inches below the ground with a yellow insulated
(suitable for direct burial) copper tracer wire not less than 18 AWG,
and the tracer wire shall terminate above ground at each end of the
non-metallic piping. This inspection will not be made if the Plumbing
Inspector determines that it is too wet. All rained out inspections
must be rescheduled by the contractor.
NOTE: Above ground pools and spas that have a capacity of seven
hundred fifty (750) gallons or less are not required to install a
P-trap or backwash line.
5.
Pre-Plaster Inspection. Before any water is placed in the pool, the
permanent fence shall be installed, inspected, and approved. See the
Fence Ordinance for a complete list of requirements.
6.
Flatwork. This inspection is to be scheduled when the forms and rebar
are in place and prior to pouring concrete.
7.
Above-Ground Wall Framing. This inspection is to be scheduled when
the above-ground pool is up and framed without water.
8.
Final Drainage Inspection. At the time of this inspection, all drain
lines and dirt work must be completed. Either installation of permanent
vegetation or erosion control measures will be required in all disturbed
areas in order to receive final drainage approval. NO SILTING OF NEIGHBORING
LOTS.
9.
Pool Final. All pool work must be completed. At least one (1) GFCI
protected receptacle is required between ten (10) feet and twenty
(20) feet from the edge of the pool. All receptacles installed outdoors
in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations
shall have an enclosure for the receptacle(s) that is weatherproof
when the receptacle is covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and
receptacle covers closed). All pool lights (except fiber optic lights)
must be GFCI protected. Curbs, public sidewalks, landscaping, and
irrigation systems located in the right-of-way will be inspected to
verify that no damage was done during construction. All windows within
five (5) feet of the edge of the water must be safety glass. All metal
surfaces within five (5) feet horizontally of the inside walls of
the pool and within twelve (12) feet measured vertically above maximum
water level of the pool, or any observation stands, towers, or platforms,
or any diving structures shall be bonded. All ground wires and flexible
conduit must be secured. The pool final inspection must be approved
no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the issuance of
the pool permit. Failure to obtain the pool final inspection within
one hundred eighty (180) days after the issuance of the pool permit
is a violation of Bel-Nor ordinance and cause for the issuance of
citations for Municipal Court. If the pool permit is expired, a new
permit is required, and full permit fees will be accessed.
F.
Construction
debris shall not be left on the property and shall not be disposed
of as to cause a public nuisance. All construction debris must be
hauled away; illegal dumping is prohibited. If dirt is shared with
neighbors, it shall be graded with forty-eight (48) hours of sharing.
Contractors responsible for illegal dumping will receive a citation
to appear in Municipal Court.
[Ord. No. 1095, 9-19-2022]
A.
Definitions. Renewable energy systems are accessory uses which include
solar energy systems that provide supplemental energy to residential
buildings. Wind energy systems are prohibited in the City of Bel-Nor.
B.
Purpose Statement. The purpose of this Section is to provide standards
for the installation and use of renewable energy systems as accessory
uses within the City of Bel-Nor. This Section seeks to protect properties
from incompatible uses in the interest of property values, public
health and the welfare of the community while promoting the use of
alternative energy sources, where appropriate. This Section provides
a process to facilitate the use of these systems in a manner that
minimizes adverse impacts and the potential for nuisance.
C.
Accessory Use.
1.
Renewable energy systems shall be considered as an accessory
use subject to the provisions of this Section. Roof-mounted solar
energy systems are a permitted accessory use in all zoning districts.
D.
Requirements.
1.
The requirements set forth in this Section shall govern the
construction and/or installation of a renewable energy system:
a.
Solar energy systems, general.
(1)
Solar energy collectors shall be located in the
least visible location from perspectives outside the property lines
where panels would be reasonably, though not necessarily optimally,
functional.
(2)
Solar energy collectors shall be documented by
the manufacturer as being non-reflective pursuant to recognized engineering
standards showing reflectivity of less than thirty percent (30%) or
shall be placed such that concentrated sunlight or glare shall not
be directed onto nearby properties or streets.
(3)
Solar energy equipment must comply with all setback
and lot coverage requirements for the zoning district in which the
property is located.
(4)
Building-integrated solar energy systems shall
be allowed regardless of visibility, provided the building-integrated
system meets all required setback, height and land use requirements
for the district in which the building is located and is approved
by the Board of Adjustment.
b.
Building-mounted solar energy systems.
(1)
Building-mounted solar energy collectors installed
in residential zoning districts shall be:
(a)
Installed in the plane of the roof (flush mounted);
or
(b)
Made part of the roof design (capping or framing
compatible with the color of the roof or structure); or
(c)
Building-integrated system. Mounting brackets shall
be permitted to be placed parallel on the slope of a rear-facing roof
if the applicant can demonstrate that the existing pitch of the roof
would render the solar energy equipment ineffective or incapable of
reasonable operation.
(2)
When located on a sloped roof, solar energy collectors
shall be located on a rear- or side-facing roof, as viewed from a
fronting street. In cases of corner lots or lots with more than one
(1) street frontage, the side roof fronting a street shall be considered
a front-facing roof.
(3)
Solar energy systems shall not project vertically
above the peak of a sloped roof to which it is attached.
(4)
When located on a sloped roof, solar energy collectors
shall be positioned in a symmetrical fashion and centered on the plane
of the roof on which they are located.
(5)
When located on a sloped roof, solar energy collectors
shall be set back at least two (2) feet from any outside edge, ridge,
or valley of the roof.
(6)
Solar energy collectors installed on a flat roof
must be screened by the use of a parapet or other architectural feature
to screen the view from the street or from ground level on adjoining
properties.
(7)
All exterior electrical or plumbing lines must
be painted in a color scheme that matches as closely as possible the
color of the structure and the materials adjacent to the lines when
visible from the street.
E.
Procedure for Review — Building Permits Required. All applications
for a renewable energy system shall require review and approval by
the City Building Inspector. Unless otherwise exempted by the City
Building Commissioner, a building permit issued by the City of Bel-Nor
is required prior to the installation of any renewable energy system.
The owner of a renewable energy system shall ensure that it is installed
and maintained in compliance with applicable building, fire and safety
codes adopted by the City and any other State or Federal agency of
competent jurisdiction. All wiring associated with a renewable energy
system shall be underground or contained within a raceway that complements
the building materials of the principal structure.
F.
Abandonment. Any renewable energy systems that are noticeably in
disrepair for a period exceeding six (6) months without repair or
restoration procedures substantially underway shall be removed from
the property and the structure and/or site restored.
G.
Alternative Compliance. In unusual circumstances arising from the
unique location or character of the proposed site and/or surrounding
land uses or structures, if site-specific alternative standards would
provide results that are equal to or superior to those which would
be provided by the standards in this Section, the Board of Adjustment
may approve an applicant's request for alternative standards
if in the body's judgment the purpose of these regulations will
be satisfied and the alternative standards will have no adverse impact
on any other property or unreasonably disturb the peaceful occupancy
of adjoining or nearby property.
1.
Procedure. An application for alternative compliance standards
shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the submittal requirements
as set forth by the City of Bel-Nor. The proposed alternative standards
shall clearly identify and discuss the modifications and alternatives
proposed and the ways in which the plan will better accomplish the
intent of these design standards than would an approach which complies
with these design standards.
2.
Review Criteria. To approve an alternative approach, the Board
of Adjustment must find that the proposed alternative approach accomplishes
the intent of these standards equally well or better than would an
approach which complies with these standards and the alternative standards
will have no adverse impact on any other property or unreasonably
disturb the peaceful occupancy of adjoining or nearby property.
