9-1A-14: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.2, WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT:

      1.   One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than one hundred and twenty (120) square feet (11 m2).

      2.   Fences not exceeding seven (7) feet (2134 mm) in height.

      3.   Oil derricks.

      4.   Retaining walls not exceeding four (4) feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids.

      5.   Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.

      6.   Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

      7.   Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work.

      8.   Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets, and scenery.

      9.   Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy which are less than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 Liters), and are installed entirely above ground.

      10.   Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems.

      11.   Swings and other outdoor playground equipment.

      12.   Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

      13.   Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, counters, and partitions not exceeding five (5) feet nine (9) inches (1753 mm) in height and storage racks eight (8) feet or less in height.

      14.   Utility poles when supported on grade.

      15.   Un-manned public transit centers, one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less and not exceeding fifteen (15) feet in height, open on at least one side for the entire length of the structure, and only when located in rights-of-way and accompanying curbs, gutters, culverts, sidewalks, paved medians, bulkheads and retaining walls, or when located in public alleys.

      16.   Below grade, non-occupied vault utilized in the maintenance of a public or private entity, and only when located in rights-of-way and accompanying curbs, gutters, culverts, sidewalks, paved medians, bulkheads and retaining walls, or when located in public alleys.

(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)