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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 0179 - Building Code (Repealed by Ord 256 and Ord 579)ORDINANCE NO 179 AMENDED BY ORD 200 REPEALED BY ORD 256 AND ORDINANCE 579 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATIONS AND /OR REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES INCLUDING PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WIRING. ESTABLISHING DISTRICTS AND ZONES AND STAND- ARDS OF CONSTRUCTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH REQUIRING PERMITS PROVIDING PENALTIES AND REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TUKWILA SECTION 1. This ordinance shall be known and cited as The Building Code of the Town of Tukwila, Washington." SECTION 2. The purpose of this Code is to establish and enforce minimum standards of design, materials and workmanship for all structures hereafter erected, altered, repaired or moved within the limits of this municipality. The provisions of this Code apply to any structure or part of any structure. A structure is any assembly of material erected in a more or less permanent location and described by the use for which it is intended. The requirements of the Code shall be deemed to supplement the laws of the State and all ordinances, rules and resolutions for the regulation of use, occupancy, fire hazard, safety and sanitation. SECTION 3". Violation of, or failure to comply with, the pro- visions of this ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor and any person, firm or corporation found guilty of violating any provision of this Code shall be punished by a fine of not more than THREE HUNDRED DOLFARS G300), or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both, by such fine and imprisonolent for each provision violated. SECTION 4. No structure or part of a structure shall hereafter be built, altered or moved until a building permit therefor has been (n granted by the Town Coyncil and conspicuously posted on the premises occupied or to be occupied by the structure; provided no permit is required for repair of an existing structure that in no manner alters he strength or plan of the spructure or its mechanical installations or the use of the structure; but such maintenance and repair shall A o" conform to all other requirements of this Code. All structures here- after built, altered or moved are subject to inspection by the Town Council of Tukwila, or its duly appointed inspector. SECTION 5. Applications for a building permit shall_ be filed with the Town Council of Tukwila by the owner of the real estate on which the structure is to be erected or altered, or by the agent or repre- sentative of such owner. Said application shall state the location, i ntended use, estimated cost, and builder. Said application shall be accompanied by plot, plan, drawings and specifications in sufficient detail to indicate the intention to fulfill all requirements of this Code. In case construction is not begun within sixty(601 days after the date of issuance of the permit, the permit may be cancelled and the application, plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant. SECTION 6. Structures shall be usedonly for the purpose for which permission is granted, use for any other purpose is hereby prohibited until permission therefor has been obtained by the owner and such use conforms to the requirements of this Code. SECTION 7. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect any building :or other structure of an architectural design which does not harmonize and /or which is inconsistent with the existing stand- ards or the general design of other buildings or structures in the district in which it is intended to be erected, The `Sown Council, upon application for a building permit for a building or structure of a design or location which in its opinion does not harmonize with the general design or location of other buildings or structures in the district in which it is proposed to be erected nay, without issuing such permit, refer the application to a committee of the Council. The comv:littee shall make its report to the Council. The Council's decision shall be made without delay and shall be final. SECTION S. The use of tents, trailers or temporary buildings or structures for dwellings are prohibited, except when approved by the Council. SECTION 9. All buildings and those portions of other structures used for human habitation or the preparation or serving of food shall be equipped with plumbing for the delivery of a suitable supply of water and proper disposal of wastes in accordance with the regu- lations of the King County :Department of Health. Septic tanks and drainage lines therefrom shall be placed entirely within, and not less than 5 feet from, the boundaries of the property served. SECTION 10. Drainage. The areas beneath structures and the sur- face of grade sites shall be adequately drained to prevent the ac- cumulation of water. Drains shall be installed so as not to infringe on adjoining public or private property. SECTION 11. The ground area covered by dwellings and other structures accessory thereto sh.all not exceed 35 of the area of the lot or tract. Dwellings shall be placed at least 20 feet from the principal street or road line except when otherwise approved by the Council. All buildings shall be 5 feet or more from all other boundaries except when an easement is obtained from property owners involved. A copy of this easement will be filed with the Town Clerk and will become a part of the Town records. Principal street is the street upon which the majority of lots in each block face, as shown in the original blat. No garage accessory to a dwelling shall be built within 10 feet from the principal street. SECTION 12. All electrical wiring equipment and appliances shall be installed and operated in conformity with the statutes of the State of Washington. SECTION 13. Chimneys, flues, ducts and installations of mechan- ical equipment for heating, ventilation or power shall conform to the specifications of the National Board of Fire Underwriters.. SECTION 14.. Any building which may be damaged to the extent of 60 fo or more by fire, decay or otherwise, shall not be repaired or rebuilt..(When the foundation: remain and is judged safe it may be used again) The extent of the damage that may done to any such building by the fire or other casualty shall be determined by three disinterested persons, residents of Tukwila, one of whom shall be selected by the owner or agent of the building, the second by the Town Council, and the two so chosen shall select a third. The per- sons so chosen shall fairly and impartially estimate such damage, and their decision shall be final and binding upon all persons con- cerned. Whenever any building shall be found to be depreciated more than 60 notice of such findings, in writing, shall be served by the Town Council on the owner or agent of said building, and thereafter said building shall be, and same is hereby declared, a public nui- sance and shall be abated. Failure of the owner or agent of said building to remove the same within 30 days after receipt of written notice of the findings herein above referred to, shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof such owner or agent shall be fined in any sum not exceeding ON HUNDR D DOLLARS (;100.00). In case the owner, after due notice, fails to remove or abate the structure within 60 days after service of notice, the Town shall re- move or abate such nuisance, the cost of the removal of the same to be collected by the Town from the owner of the property by civil action. To comply with this section, all debris or wreckage must be cleaned away and any wells or basements must be covered or guardrails constructed around SECTION 15. No building shall be moved over or across any Town street without the owner thereof having first applied for and receiv- ed from the Town Council a permit in writing for such moving, Said applicant must sign a guarantee to pay any and all damages that may be recovered against the Town of Tukwila by any persons on account of injury or damage to persons or property occasioned by, or in any manner resulting from the issuance of the permit orby reason of any act or thing done pursuant thereto, or from the occupancy or disturb- ance of any street, alley or sidewalk in said Town for the purpose of or in connection with the construction or moving of such building by the person engaged therein or by any person or persons in his employ and also to save and keep the Town free from all such damages and costs as may be incurred in defending against such claim. In the event of any damage occuring and an action :-being brought against the Town therefor, the Town shall promptly ngtify the said contractor or person signing guarantee, of the commencement of the suit and notify him of them to take charge of the defence thereof. SECTION 16. Structures shall conform to all requirements restrict- ing use, occupancy and class of construction applicable to their lo- cations as now is or may in the future be established by zoning and other ordinances. Special permission may be given by the Council for the location of public utilities, highway structures, schools or churches in any district under regulations governing said district. SECTION 17. The areas of the Town which are strictly residential shall be used only for dwellings and other structures accessory there- to. If it should be desired to use property in such a zoned area for other than residential purposes a petition must be signed by a major- ity of the surrounding property owners and presented to the Council. The Council will give consideration to the petition and its opinion shall be final. SECTION 18. The area of the Town bordering along Marginal Way and along the Interurban Right of Way shall be zoned for business, except when Council shall decide otherwise. SECTION 19. If any clause, sentence, section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgemenit shall not impair or invalidate the remainder of this ordinance which shall remain.in full force anf effect thereafter. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, signing and posting as required by law. Passed the Town Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage 2nd day of February 1948 Mayor Chas O. Baker City Clerk Loist T. Newton