The 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (inclusive of appendix G "swimming pools, spas and hot tubs" and appendix J "existing buildings and structures"), as published by the International Code Council and as amended pursuant to section 24.02.402, is hereby adopted. Copies of the residential code are on file in the office of the city secretary for permanent record and inspection and are incorporated into this section as if fully set forth herein. The chief building official, or his authorized representative, is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of the residential code. For purposes of this division, the phrase "residential code" means collectively:
(1) 
The 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (inclusive of appendix G "swimming pools, spas and hot tubs" as published by the International Code Council); and
(2) 
The local amendments adopted pursuant to section 24.02.402.
(Ordinance 2016-1214 adopted 9/13/16)
Any and all fees and charges proscribed by the residential code, whether or not originally adopted by ordinance, shall be adopted or amended by resolution approved by the city council and incorporated into an official schedule of fees, a copy of which shall be placed on file and maintained in the office of the city secretary and made available for public inspection.
(Ordinance 2016-1214 adopted 9/13/16)
(a) 
To the extent of any irreconcilable conflicts between the residential code and the provisions of the city's comprehensive zoning ordinance, as amended, the regulation imposing the more stringent requirement(s) shall control.
(b) 
To the extent of any irreconcilable conflict between the provisions of the residential code and article 24.03 of this code relating to the regulation of swimming pools, the provisions of said article 24.03 shall be controlling.
(Ordinance 2016-1214 adopted 9/13/16)
The provisions of this division constitute a police regulation, the violation of which shall be subject to the penalty set forth in section 1.01.009(b) of this code.
(Ordinance 2016-1214 adopted 9/13/16)