[Ord. 98-09, 3-16-1998, § 1]
For purposes of this article:
A framed structural unit made up of a group of triangles
arranged in a single plane in such a manner that if loads are applied
at the points of intersection of the truss members, only compressive
or tensile (nonbending) forces will result in the members.
A structure, excluding a residential structure, in which
the roof or floor is supported by trusses.
[Ord. 98-09, 3-16-1998, § 1]
(a)
The owner or occupant of any real property located within the Village that is improved with truss construction, excluding residential structures, shall be required to affix a truss construction emblem to the front of any such structure, in the location as specified in Section 19-25 of this chapter, as a condition of occupying said structure.
(b)
The owner of any real property which is part of a planned unit development
or subdivision containing individual structures with truss construction,
excluding residential structures, shall be required to display the
truss construction emblem at each entrance to the development or subdivision,
as well as on each individual structure.
[Ord. 98-09, 3-16-1998, § 1]
(a)
The owner of those structures that require the display of a truss
construction emblem shall be required to register those structures
with the Village Fire Department. The Village Fire Department shall
issue the truss construction emblem specified hereinafter to those
owners who have made application.
(b)
Upon application for each truss construction emblem or the registration
of each truss construction structure, the owner of such structure
shall be required to pay to the Village a fee in the amount of $25,
which fee shall cover the Village's costs of identifying, maintaining
records for, and inspecting structures with truss construction, and
for reimbursement to the Village for all other costs of implementing
or administering this article, and for reimbursement for the costs
of the truss construction emblem.
[Ord. 98-09, 3-16-1998, § 1]
(a)
The truss construction emblem shall have a bright and reflective
color or be made of reflective material. The shape of the emblem shall
be an isosceles triangle and the size shall be 12 inches horizontally
by six inches vertically. The following letters shall be printed on
the emblem in a conspicuous size and color:
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"F" to signify a floor with truss construction;
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"R" to signify a roof with truss construction; and
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"F/R" to signify both a floor and roof with truss construction.
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(b)
The emblem shall be permanently affixed to the left of the main entrance
door at a height between four feet and six feet above the ground and
shall be installed and maintained by the building owner or occupant.
[Ord. 98-09, 3-16-1998, § 1]
Any person who violates any terms of this article shall be subject
to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $750 for each offense.
For purposes of this article, each day that the violation exists shall
constitute a separate offense. The imposition of any penalty for any
offense under the provisions of this article shall not be authorization
for the continuance of such violation, and all such persons cited
under this article shall be required to correct all violations immediately.
