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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2004-05-24 Item 3C - Ordinance - International Building Code' O COUNCIL A GENDA SYNOPSIS - ........................ Initials ........................ ITEM ]VO. Meeting Date SL PreparedJ~ Mayor's review Council review 5/24/04 CAS Number: 04-072 I Original Agenda Date: May 24, 2004 Agenda Item Title: Proposed adoption of the International Building code Original Sponsor: Council Admin. DCD Timeline: Needs to be effective July 1, 2004 Sponsor's Summary: Background information regarding the hew International Building code, a matrix comparing current vs. new codes, comparison of current vs. new fees, and proposed draft ordinance attached. Recommendations: Sponsor: Adopt Ordinance Committee: CAP has unanimously recommended adoption. Administration: Same as Sponsor Cost Impact (if known): No additional cost Fund Source (if known): Slight increase in revenue Meeting Date Action 5/24/04 Meeting Date Attachments 5/24/04 5/5/04 Memo from Jack Pace Comparison matrix of current vs. new code Comparison matrix of current vs. new fees Draft of adopting Ordinance ~at:tacb. me. nt .~) April 13, 2004 Community and Parks Committee Minutes i ~ ~ De artment of Comrnunzty Development Steve Lancaster, Director .............. ,.... ~ MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Steve Muller FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Deputy Director~ SUB J: Proposed Adoption of the InternatiOnal Building Cede DATE: May 5, 2004 Background In 1994, the founders of three non-profit code development orgatfizations consolidated their efforts and formed the International Code Council, Inc. (I.C.C.) The goal was to develop a set of codes without regional limitations. Code enforcement officials, architects, engineers, designers and contractors could now work with a consistent set of requirements throughout the United States. Manufacturers could concentrate their efforts into research and development rather than designing to three (or more) different standards and could focus on being more competitive in our global markets. In 1999, the I.C.C. achieved its goal of developing an inventory of model codes to regulate all aspects of the built environment. This unified system will lead to consistent code enforcement, improve safety in the built environment and will promote the ongoing maintenance of existing buildings and stmctm'es. WashingtOn State will be one of 44 states in which one Or_more 9f t_he. In~temational Codes is enforced. The 2003 edition 0fthe International Building Code (I.B.C.) International Residential Code (I.R.C.) International Mechanical Code (I.M.C.) and the International Fire Code (I.F.C.) represent the International Codes that have been adopted by the State Building Code Council (S.B.C.C.). These codes and state-wide amendments have been adopted by the S.B.C.C. and are scheduled to go into effect in all cities and counties July 1, 2004. In keeping with the original vision of a consistent and unified system of codes and enforcement, the adoption of the International codes by the jurisdiction should be made without local amendments. However, the code is silent on some topics and delegates authority to the jurisdiction in others. For this reason, there will be additions to the administrative chapter of the codes. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 ° Fax: 206-431-366~ City Council Memo May 5, 2004 Page 2 A matrix is attached which outlines the changes that will have to be made to our existing Tukwila Municipal Code when we adopt the new International Building Code. All previous editions of the Uniform Building Code provided a fee schedule within the administrative section of the code. A schedule of fees has not been provided in the I.B.C. or the I.M.C. Consequently, it will be necessary to adopt separate fee schedules. The proposed fee schedules will maintain our current method of caiculating permit and plan review fees and will not change our process. However, there will be an increase in the cost of permits. A fee comparison table (1997 U.B.C. vs. proposed fees) and based upon actual projects is attached. Recommendation On April 13, 2004 the Community Affairs and Parks Committee reviewed the proposal and unanimously recommended adoption of the International Building Code. If the Council would like a public hearing, such hearing could take place at the June 7 Council meeting and based on public comments, adoption could take place at the June 21, 2004 meeting. If no such hearing is required, adoption could take place at the May 17, 2004 Council meeting. The new codes will be in effect July 1, 2004. A draft of the adopting Ordinance is attached for your review as (Attachment A). TMC TITLE 16 1 Amendments Comments BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION 16.04.20 State Building Codes Delete references to Uniform Building INDEX Adopted. Codes. 16.04.030 Filing of Copies of State Delete references to Uniform Building Building codes. Codes 16.04.250 Fee Schedules Add new Section to Title 16, index. 16.04.010 Purpose I I No change 16.04.020 Uniform codes adopted 16.04.020 State Building Codes Adopted. Effective July 1, 2004, the following codes are adopted by reference as if fully set forth: 1. The International Building Code, 2003 Edition, and referenced standards hereto as published by the International Code Council, Inc. and as adopted by the State of Washington in WAC 51 -50 -003. The following appendices of the Appendices of the Code are not mandatory International Building Code are unless specifically referenced in adopting specifically adopted. ordinance. Appendix C, Agricultural This appendix includes provisions Buildings. exclusively for agricultural buildings. Appendix E, Supplementary Sections 101 through 106 of Appendix E is Accessibility Requirements, adopted by the State. This is for Sections 101 through 106. concurrence with the State Barrier Free Code. Appendix I, Patio Covers. This appendix provides a definition for patio covers and provisions for the regulation thereof. No such definition exists in the body of the building code, therefore any building code application to patio covers (without this appendix) would be subjective. This is intended to provide guidelines for residential patio covers that are not outlined in the main body of the code. The Uniform Building Code provided for Section 101.2 of the International exemption from the scope of the building Building Code, 2003 Edition, is code, that work performed in public right amended to add exception 3: of ways. The International Building Code implies that a building permit is not "Work performed by the City of required for work performed in public Tukwila and located in City of right-of-ways, but it is not clear. The Tukwila right -of -ways, work addition of exception #3 will clarify, who, performed by Washington State what, and when work is exempt from the Department of Transportation and general scope of the building code. located in said right -of way to include public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in the State code, and hydraulic flood control structures. Structures or buildings that are intended to be used as any Occupancy classification of the State Building code, are not exempt." 101.4.1 is reference to the International Section 101.4.1 is not adopted. Electrical Code that has not been .adopted by the State. 101.4.4 is reference to the International Section 101.4.4 is not adopted. Plumbing Code that has not been adopted by the State Reference to T.M.C. Chapter 8.45 is Section 113.4 is amended to include: intended to clarify the language of Section The violation of any provision or 113.4 shall be subject to penalties as failure to comply with any of the prescribed by law." requirements of this chapter, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of T.M.C. Chapter 8.45, "Enforcement 2. The International Residential Code The residential requirements of the (for One -and Two Family building code have been published as a Dwellings), 2003 Edition, separate volume. Therefore it is hereby published by the International referenced for adoption. Chapters 25 Code Council, Inc. Chapters 25 through 42 refer to the International through 42 are not adopted. Electrical and Plumbing codes and were not adopted by the State. Building Division policy has been to exclude residential (one and two family Section R105.2 Work exempt from dwellings) from the requirements of a permit. Amended to include building permit to reroof a dwelling. This exempt work number 10. policy was intended to relieve the Reroofing of one or two family homeowner of the permit process and the dwellings. related additional cost. The addition of item number 10 is necessary because the International Residential Code includes reroofing in the body of the code. 3. =.The Uniform Plumbing code and the The International Plumbing Code was not Uniform Plumbing Code Standards adopted by the State. Plumbing regulations 2003 Edition, published by the are to continue under the previous model International Association of plumbing code organization. I.A.P.M.O. Plumbing and Mechanical Officials I.A.P.M.0), and as adopted by the State of Washington in Chapters 51 -56 WAC, and as adopted or amended by King County, which King County ode is hereby included by reference. The Seattle King County Plumbing Board of Appeals is hereby authorized to hear and determine all matters subject to appeal as specified in such Code. The International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. and as adopted by the State of Washington in Chapter 51 -42 WAC. The 2001 Washington State Energy Code, Chapter 51 -11 WAC. The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, Fifth Edition. 16.04.030 Filing of copies of uniform codes Filing of copies of the State Building References to Uniform Codes deleted. Codes. 16.04.040 Compliance with other regulations 1 I No change. 16.04.050 Building, Moving and Demolition ..is not exempt by Section 105.2 of the Revise references to reflect the Permits International Building Code... International Code. 16.04.060 Application of relocation/ No change. demolition permit 16.04.070 Correction of defects before No change. issuance of permit 16.04.080 Terms and conditions of issuance 1 I No change. 16.04.090 Application fee "The fee for relocation investigation Fee amount changed from $25.00 to service shall be a $58.00 base fee... $58.00 to reflect basic inspection fee proposed in new permit fee schedule. The $25.00 fee amount has not changed since 1988. This amount does not cover the I current cost of one inspection. 16.04.100 Debris and excavations 1 No change. 1 16.04.110 Expiration f 1 No change. 1 16.04.120 Relocation Bond Required f 1 No change. 1 16.04.130 Relocation bond conditions f 1 No change. 16.04.140 Relocation bond default in No change. performance of conditions 16.04.150 Relocation bond Refund of surplus No change. on termination 16.04.160 Washington State Energy Code No change. adopted 16.04.070 Additional requirements for security ...with compliance with the Revision of references to reflect the devices. International Building Code and the International Codes. International Fire Code 16.04.080 Definitions 1 1 No change. 16.04.190 Enforcement right of entry No change. 16.04.200 Adoption of county ordinance 451 1 16.04.210 Adoption of county health No change. regulations 16.04.220 Enforcement officer designated 1 1 No change. 1 16.04.230 Fee payments f No change. 16.04.240 Abatement of dangerous buildings No change. by City 16.04.250 Schedule of permit fees 1. Building permit fee schedule This is a new Section to Title 16. Permits required by the jurisdiction are not 2. Mechanical permit fee schedule. valid until the appropriate fees have been paid. The I.B.C. and I.M.C. provides for each individual jurisdiction to establish their own schedules for permit fees. The previous building code (U B.C.) provided a fee schedule for both building mechanical permits. The International Codes no longer publish a suggested fee schedule. Proposed fee schedules for building and mechanical permits are included in the adopting Ordinance.. 16.06 Housing Code k 16.06.010 Purpose 1 I 1 1 16.06.020 Uniform Housing Code Adopted 1 1 1 16.06.030 Copies available to public 1 1 i I 16.08 Blanket Tenant Improvement Building Permits 16.08.010 Blanket permitting Allowed I I No change 1 16.08.020 Policy and procedures 1 1 No change 1 16.08.030 Fees and security 1 1 No change 16.08.040 Blanket Permit not in lieu of regular No change permit 16.25 Additional Swimming Pool Regulations 16.25.010 Location 1 1 No change 16.25.020 Required Fencing 1 1 No change 16.25.030 Plan Approval Required 1 No change 16.25.040 Public Swimming Pools 1 1 No change 16.25.050 Conformance of prior existing No change swimming pools. FEE COMPARISON- 1997 U.B.C. vs Proposed I.B.C. ScheduLe. PROJECT 1997 U.B.C. 2003 I.B.C./I.R C. Valuation: $159,575.70 Valuation: $147,236.30 $.F. Residential: Muitani, 12246 44~ Ave. S. 1610 SF dwelling, Plan check fee: $864.34 Plan check fee: $1013.87 415 SF at~achcd garage, 80 $F Bldg. Permit fee: $1329.75 Bldg. Permit fee: $1559.80 deck S.B.C.C. fee: 4.50 $.B.C.C. fee: 4.50 Total Fee $2198.59 Total fee: $ 2578.17 1.37% of vaination 1.75% of valuation $1.04/S.F. $1.22 / S.F. SF Residential: Cascade Glen Lot Valuation: $237,299.20 Valuation: $2 t9,802.96 15, D03-357, 2420 SF dwelling, 512 SF attached garage, ll0SF Plan check fee: $1148.26 Plan ch~ck fee: $1341.21 covered deck. Bldg. Permit fee: $1766.55 Bldg. Permit fee: $ 2063.41 S.B.C.C. fee: 4.50 $.B.C.C. fee: 4.50 Total fcc: $2919.31 Total fee: $3409.12 1.23% of valuation 1.55% of valuation $0.96 / S.F. $1.12 / S.F. Commercial tanant improvement Valuation: $309,000. Valuation: $ 309,000. 112 Andover PK E. D04-037 Plan check fee: $1406.70 Plan check fee: $1743.58 Bldg. Permit fee: $2164.15 Bldg. Permit fee: $ 2682.44 S.B.C.C. fee: 4.50 S.B.C.C. fee: 4.50 Total fee: $3575.35 Total fee: $4430.52 1.16% of valuation. 1.43% of valuation /qew Commercial Building. Valuation: $21,113,489.70 Valuation: 25,952,693.49 Shell & Core for 4-story office building over 3-level parking Plan check fee: $ 42,167.35 Plan check fee: $ 63,255.07 garage. D03-128 Bldg. Permit fee: $ 64,872.85 Bldg. Permit fee: $ 97,315.50 S.B.C.C. fee: 4.50 S.B.C.C. fee: 4.50 Total fee: $107,044.70 Total fee: $160,575.07 0.50% of valuation 0.62% of valuation $0.43 / S.F. $0.64 / S.F. RESIDENTIAL 1997 U.M.C. 2003 I.M.C. Griffith Residence, D04-046 Valuation: $3,856. Valuation: $3,856. Installation ofcomplete forced air Plan Check fee: $14.05 Plan check fee: $ no/fee heating system: Furnace, Mech. Permit fee: $56.20 Mech. Permit fee: $166.05 registers, ducting, thermostat. Total: $70.25 Total: $ 166.05 1.82% of valuation. 4.3% of valuation. COMMERCIAL M03-128 Vaination: $67,000. Valuation: $67,000. HVAC System for new Office Plan Check fee: $ 58.68 Plan check fee: $141.78 building. Including l-Boiler. Mech. Perm/t fee: $ 234.70 Mech Permit fee: $567.13 Total fee: $ 293.380. Total fee: $ 708.91 0.44 % of valuation 1.05% of valuation AT1AC NENP A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, yr; WASHINGTON, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TMC CHAPTER 16.04 REGARDING THE CITY'S BUILDING CODE; ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES RELATING TO THE CITY'S BUILDING CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO t PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTTY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend certain provisions of the City's Building Code, Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 16.04; and WHEREAS, in order to properly serve its citizens it is necessary to adopt a schedule i y< of permit fees related to the City's Building Code; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF T[JKWILA, 43 WASHINGTON, 1)0 ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. TMC 16.04020, Amended. Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.04.020 is hereby amended to read as follows: Effective July 1, 2004, the following codes are adopted by reference as if fully set forth 1. The International Building Code 2003 Edition, and referenced standards hereto as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as adopted by the State of Washington in WAC 5150 -003. The following Appendices are specifically adopted. a. Appendix C, Agricultural Buildings. b. Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements, Sections 101 through 106. c. Appendix 1, Patio Covers. d. Section 1012 of the International Building Code, 2003 Edition, is amended to include Exception 3: Work performed by the City of Tukwila and located in City of Tukwila right -of -way, work performed by Washington State Department of Er' Transportation and located in WSDOT right -of -way to indude public utility towers and `i poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood control structures. Structures or buildings that are intended to be used as any Occupancy classification of the State Building Code are not exempt. e. Section 101.4.1 is not adopted. 7' f. Section 1134 is amended to include: "The violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of TMC Chapter 8.45." 2. The International Residential Code (for One -and Two Family Dwellings), 2003 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., Chapters 25 through 42, are not adopted. City Property Maintenance Code 5/21/04 3. The Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, 2003 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as adopted by the State of Washington in Chapters 51 WAC, and as adopted or amended by King County, which King County Code is hereby included by reference. The Seattle -King County Plumbing Board of Appeals is hereby authorized to hear and determine all matters subject to appeal as specified in such Code. 4. The International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. Conference of Building Officials, and as adopted by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-42 WAC. 5. The 2001 Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51 -11 WAC). 6. The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, Fifth Edition. Section 2. TMC 16.04.030, Amended. Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.04.030 is hereby amended to read as follows: 16.04.030 Filing of Copies of State Building Codes The City Clerk of the City shall maintain on file not less than one copy of the codes referred to in TMC 16.04.020 and 16.04.160, and the codes shall be open to public inspection. Section 3. TMC 16.04.050(A), Amended. Tukwila Municipal Code Subsection 16.04.050(A) is hereby amended to read as follows: A. No person shall move any existing building or structure within or into the City without first obtaining from the Building Division a relocation permit and a building permit. No person shall effect any demolition of any building or structure or any part thereof which is not exempted by Section 105.2 of the International Building Code without first obtaining from the Building Division a demolition permit. Section 4. TMC 16.04.170, Amended. Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.04.170 is hereby amended to read as follows: The following requirements shall apply to all apartment houses, hotels, and motels, provided that nothing in TMC 16.04 shall be construed to relieve any party from fr compliance with the International Building Code and the International Fire Code. t Entrance doors to individual housing units shall be without glass openings and shall be capable of resisting forcible entry equal to a wood, solid core door, 1 inches thick. TMC 16.04.170(1) shall apply in a structure constructed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in TMC 16.04 (6/24/98). Any door replaced in existing structures must comply with TMC 16.04.170. 2. Every entrance door to an individual housing unit shall have a keyed, single- cylinder, 1 -inch deadbolt lock. The lock shall be so constructed that the deadbolt lock may be opened from inside without use of a key. In hotels and motels every entrance door to an individual unit shall also be provided with a chain door guard or barrel bolt on the inside. 3. Housing unit to interior corridor doors shall have a visitor observation port, which port shall not be in excess of 1/2 -inch in diameter. 4. In all apartment houses as defined in TMC 16.04.180, lock mechanisms and keys shall be changed upon a change of tenancy. 7vi -2- City Property Maintenance Code 5/21/04 5. All exit doors shall be openable from the interior without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. 6. Deadbolts or other approved locking devices shall be provided on all sliding patio doors which are less than one story above grade or are otherwise accessible from the outside. The lock shall be installed so that the mounting screws for the lock cases are inaccessible from the outside. 7. Subject to approval by the Chief of Police, locking devices may be substituted for those required in TMC 16.04170, provided such devices are of equal capability to resist illegal entry, and further provided that the installation of the same does not conflict with other requirements of this code and other ordinances regulating safety for exit, Section 5. New TMC 16.04.250 Schedule of Permit Fees, Adopted. A new Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.04.250, Schedule of Permit Fees, is hereby adopted to read as follows: A. Building Permit Fee Schedule Total Valuation Fee $1 to $500 $29 N $501 to $2,000 $29 for the first $500, plus $328 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000. $2,001 to $25,000 $85,70 for the first $2,000, phis $1736 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000. $25,001 to $50,000 $484,98 for the first $25,000, plus $12.52 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and induding $50,000. $50,001 to $100,000 $797.98 for the first $50,000, plus $8.68 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000. $100,001 to $500,000 $1,231.98 for the first $100,000, plus $6.94 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof to and including $500,000. 1... $500,001 to $1,000,000 $4,007.98 for the first $500,000, plus $5.89 for each additional $1,000, or j;. fraction thereof, to and induding $1,000,000. $1,000,001 and up $6,95298 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.90 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof. B. Plan Review Fee When submittal documents are required by I.B.C. Section 1061, or Section R106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and -3- City Property Maintenance Cade 5/21/04 specifications for review. The plan review fee shall be 65% of the permit fee as set forth in the permit fee schedule. The plan review fee specified herein is a separate fee from the permit fee and is in addition to the permit fee. C. Other Fees 1. Inspections outside normal business hours: $58 /hour (two-hour minimum charge). 2. Reinspection fee: $58 /hour, assessed upon call for third inspection of same correction notice. 1 Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated: $58 /hour (one -half 7 hour minimum charge). 4. Additional plan review necessary due to additions or revisions to the plans: $58 /hour. 5. Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee of 100% of the usual permit fee. D. Mechanical Permit pee Schedule $30 for issuance of each mechanical yeltrdt. 1. The permit fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in the following rz schedule: sn, Valuation of Work _(Total Contract Amount) PPP $250 or less $58 $251 to $500 $58 for first $250, plus $6.75 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $500. $501 to $1,000 $74.87 for the first $500, plus $7.49 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000. $1,001 to $5,000 $112.32 for the first $1,000, phis $8.31 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000. $5,001 to $50,000 $14156 for the first $5,000, phis $9.22 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000. $50,001 to $250,000 $414.90 for the first $50,000, plus $7.19 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000. $250,001 to $1,000,000 $1,852.90 for the first $250,000, plus $6.39 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000. $1,000,001 and up $4,792.50 for first $1,000,000, plus $5.68 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof. City Property Maintenance Code 5/21/04 2. Plan review 2% of the calc ed pmt 3. Work commenc m +_&rmi. ance: 100% of usual permit 4. Inspections e of normal business y_ $58/hour. 5. Re-inspec fee assessed: $58/hour. 6. Additional plan review d by changes, additions or revisions en plans or to plans for which an initial revi ew has been co eted: $58/ho ur (one-half hour minimum). Section 6. Repealer. Ordinance No. is hereby repealed. Section 7S _aility.,any. section, subsection, paragr sentence, clau or phrase of this ordinance or its application many person or situation shoA&nam be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of co e_purisk such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the vandity or constitutionahty of the remaining portio ns of this ordinance or its application to m other person or situation. yy Section s Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be pubhshed y 6 the official newspaper of the City, artd shall take effect and be in full force five days after pas e and publication as provided by PASSED BY THE CITY CO UNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of »a ATTEST/ UTHENTICA2& Steven 3u Mayor Jane E Cantu, cMC, City clerk Faawith the City Clerk: APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Passed by the City Couna Publisha Effective Dato Offia of the City Attorney @dinance N_b m�9__,� 5/21/04 a Community and Parks Committee April 13, 2004. Present: Pam Linder, Chair; Joe Duffle, Dave Fenton Nick Olivas, Don Tomaso, Bob Benedicto, Joyce Trantina, Kathy Stetson, Steve Lancaster, Bruce Fletcher, Paul Surek, Lucy Lauterbach 1. International Building Code Adoption Bob Benedicto is the Building Official, and he discussed how the City has been using the 1997 Building Code as it was the last one adopted by the State. The new International Building Code (IBC) was adopted by the State after a committee the mayor served on recommended it over another version of building code. The Committee asked why only 44 states were adopting the IBC. Bob said the initial code should be adopted without amendments, though later the City can make some changes in local code if they are more strict than the IBC. He went through with the Committee the effects the new code will have on our codes. Kathy and Joyce then went through three other Codes that will supplement the IBC. The first was the Nuisance and Housing section, relating to trash, weeds, graffiti, and landscaping requirements. Kathy said the new language will allow her to require private landowners to clean up graffiti on their property. The Committee approved of those additions. A second new section addressed Junk Vehicles. The provisions in the civil code are vague, and would be replaced by language that defines what a junk vehicle is, and would deal with the proliferation of junk vehicles on private property. Joe asked if the City would enforce the regulation, and Steve said not all, but many cars that need to be removed, would be under these new provisions. The Committee asked that the definition of a junk vehicle be included when this issue goes to Council. A third section addressed where cars and trailers can legally be parked on a property. This section would prevent cars from parking on front lawns, requiring instead an approved durable surface, which would be defined. Pam wanted to know what Sea Tac did when they passed a similar change last year. Kathy said it was likely they would educate people about this ~equiremant for a year before they started charging people with removing vehicles. Pam L pointed out there is a house in her neighborhood that does not have a driveway due to the narrow width of the property (many properties in Allentown/Duwamish are narrow but deep). This person cannot park in a driveway and would be subject to removal. She did not support this portion.of the proposed changes as they are now. The Committee wanted to know if there wa enough interest in this last proposal. If so, they would send it back to Committee for further work. R~eeommend IBC, Nuisance, Junk Cars, and Improper Parking Issues to COW, with one member not yet a~reein~ to su00ort the Improper Parking section. 2. Ratification of Designating Downtown Auburn as a an Urban Center The Growth Management Policy Committee (GMPC) recommended adoption of Auburn's proposal to add its downtown as an urban center. Although they don't meet the requirements, they, like Tnkwila, will work to achieve those goals for population, housing and jobs. Recommend Auburn proposal for an Urban Center designation to COW for approval.