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Ordinance Amending Building Regulations (B)
Ordinance No. 171056
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Chapter 6 - Buildings and Building Regulations in the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances and amending Appendix A - Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges of the Code of Ordinances relating to Buildings and Building Regulations; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
STAFF REPORT
This ordinance will amend Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances regarding building and building regulations. The Florida Building Codes Act, Chapter 553, Part IV, Florida Statutes, establishes a uniform statewide Florida Building Code and gives local governments the power to inspect all buildings, structures, and facilities pursuant to the Florida Building Code. Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances includes many outdated provisions that are no longer applicable under uniform state law, and therefore this ordinance will make the city's building regulations consistent with current state law. This ordinance also adopts a section, which is optional for local governments, that provides building standards for tiny houses, consistent with the International Code Conference (ICC) language. Finally, this ordinance revises building permit fees and moves them from Appendix A into Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings and will become effective immediately upon adoption at second reading.