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ARTICLE II. BUILDING CODE*
Ordinance 05-28
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*Editor's note: Ord. No. 05-28, § 11, adopted Sept. 20,
2005, repealed former Ord. No. 03-15, adopted Aug. 19, 2003, and Ord.
No. 03-18, adopted Sept. 16, 2003, from which former §§ 5.5-31--5.5-46
were derived. Ord. No. 05-28, §§ 1--10, enacted new provisions
pertaining to similar subject matter designated by the editor as §§
5.5-31--5.5-40.
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Sec. 5.5-31. Adoption of codes.
(a) (FBC 101.5) Adoption of code. As of the effective date [October 1,
2005] of this article, the 2004 Florida Building Code shall govern the
design construction, alteration, modification, repair, or demolition of
public or private buildings, structures, or facilities in Marion County.
(b) (FBC 101.6) Automatic update of code. Sixty (60) days after adoption
of supplements, amendments, or revisions to the codes specified herein,
this article shall be deemed automatically amended to include such
supplements, amendments, or revisions, without necessity of amending
this article, it being the intent of the board to require compliance
with the most current provisions
of said codes. Nothing herein shall be construed to require construction
for which a permit has already been issued to comply with such
supplements, amendments, or revisions unless such supplement, amendment
or revision specifically states that it is intended to apply to
construction in progress.
(c) (FBC 101.7) Unsafe Building Abatement Code. As of the effective date
[October 1, 2005] of this article, the Standard Unsafe Building
Abatement Code, as the same may be amended from time to time, shall
govern the abatement of unsafe buildings, except the following
provisions are deleted or amended:
(1) The following sentence is added to Section 101.3: Any building or
structure which is occupied by the owner thereof, and used as a dwelling
or place of residence, is exempt from the provisions of this Code.
(2) Section 105 is deleted in its entirety.
(3) Delete sections 501.1--504.2.7.
(4) Section 701 of the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code shall
read as follows:
Whenever a building or structure is repaired or demolished in accordance
with the provisions of this code, and the costs of such repair or
demolition is borne by the County, the cost of such repair or
demolition, including all related administrative, advertising, and
notice, shall be charged against the land on which the building or
structure existed as a lien or may be recovered in a suit at law against
the owner. Any lien shall bear interest from the date of filing at the
rate of twelve percent (12%) perannum, and shall remain a lien coequal
with that of county ad valorem taxes and superior to all other liens,
titles, and claims until paid.
(d) (FBC 101.8) Unsafe building abatement. All buildings, structures,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems which are unsafe,
unsanitary, or do not provide adequate egress, or which constitute a
fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in
relation to existing use, constitute a hazard to safety or health, are
considered unsafe buildings or service systems. All such unsafe
buildings, structures or service systems are hereby declared illegal and
shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in
accordance with the provisions of the Marion County Code.
(e) (FBC 101.9) Requirements not covered by code. Any requirements
necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing
or proposed building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
system, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not
specifically covered by this or the other technical codes, shall be
determined by the building official.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 1, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-32. Designation of building department and building official.
(a) (FBC 103.1) There is hereby established a department to be called
the building department and the person in charge shall be known as the
building official. The Marion County Building Official is responsible
for interpreting and enforcing the Florida Building Code and this
article. An officer or employee of the department shall not be
financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material, or
appliances for the construction, alteration, or maintenance of a
building, structure, service, system, or in the making ofplans or of
specifications thereof, unless he is the owner of such. Such officer or
employee shall not engage in any other work which is inconsistent with
his duties or conflict with the interest of the department.
(b) (FBC 104.2) Employee qualifications.
(1) Building official qualifications. The building official shall be
licensed as a building code administrator by the State of Florida.
(2) Employee qualifications. A person shall not be appointed or hired as
an inspector or plans examiner unless that person meets the
qualifications for licensure as an inspector or plans examiner, in the
appropriate trade as established by the State of Florida.
(c) (FBC 104.2.1) Public right-of-way. A permit shall not be given by
the building official for the construction of any building, or for the
alteration of any building where said building is to be changed and such
change will affect the exterior walls, bays, balconies, or other
appendages or projections fronting on any street, alley or public lane,
or for the placing on any lot or premises of any building or structure
removed from another lot or premises, unless the applicant
has made application for right of way permits from the authority having
jurisdiction over the street, alley or public lane.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 2, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-33. Application for permits.
(a) (FBC 105.3.6) Building permit valuations. When, in the opinion of
the building official, the evaluation of building, alteration,
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems appears to be
underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless
the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the
building official. Permit valuations shall
include total cost, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing
equipment and other systems, including materials and labor. The permit
valuation may be calculated using the Latest Building Valuation Data
published by the International Code Conference or other applicable model
code organization, at the option of the building official.
(b) (FBC 105.3.7) Application forms. The application for any permits
required by the Florida Building Code shall be made to the Marion County
Building Official on forms to be provided by the building official. No
person, firm, or corporation shall allow the use of its name to obtain a
permit, except, however, a certified or registered building contractor
or registered business organization may authorize or designate persons
to apply for permits by filing with the building
official a written, notarized statement indicating the relationship of
the named persons to the contractor or organization and is authorized to
procure permits and sign required documents in the name of said
contractor or organization and indicating the competency number of the
contractor or registered business organization. An agent of a contractor
may not sign a contractor certification
of compliance with wind resistance provisions of the code form.
(c) (FBC 105.3.8) Permitting privileges. In the event a permit has
expired or any inspection or other fees are delinquent, or in the event
a contractor fails to obtain any necessary inspections before a permit
expires, the building official is authorized to refuse to issue any new
permits to such contractor. One or more extensions of time, for periods
not more than ninety (90) days each, may be allowed for the permit. The
extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause
demonstrated. Extensions shall be in writing by the building official.
(d) (FBC 105.3.9) Change of occupancy. When there is an event of a
change of the occupant or occupancy of any commercial structure, a new
certificate of occupancy shall be required.
(e) (FBC 105.4.1.5) Revocation of permits. The building official is
authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of
this code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of
incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of, or
not in conformity with any ordinance or regulation or any provisions of
this code.
(f) (FBC 105.4.1.6) Warranty disclaimer. The inspection or permitting of
any building, system or plan by the jurisdiction under the requirements
of this code shall not be construed in any court as a warranty of the
physical condition of such building, system or plan or their adequacy.
(g) (FBC 105.4.1.7) Rules of construction. The rules set out in this
section shall be observed, unless such construction is inconsistent with
the manifest intent of this chapter. The rules of construction and
definitions set out here shall not be applied to any section of this
chapter which contains any express provisions excluding such
construction, or where the subject matter or content of such section
would be inconsistent with this section.
(1) Generally. The provisions of this article shall be liberally
construed in order to effectively carry out the purposes of this
article. Terms used in this article, unless otherwise specifically
provided, shall have the meanings prescribed by the statutes of this
state for the
same terms.
(2) Text. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between
the text of this division and any figure or illustration, the text shall
control.
(3) Delegation of authority. Whenever a provision appears requiring the
building official or some other officer or employee to do some act or
perform some duty, it is to be construed to authorize the building
official or other officer to designate, delegate and authorize
professional level subordinates to perform the required act or duty
unless the terms of the provision or section specify otherwise.
(h) (FBC 105.4.1.8) Words not defined.
(1) Words not defined herein shall have the meaning stated in the
Florida Statutes or other nationally recognized codes, or other
documents, manuals[, or] standards adopted elsewhere in this article.
(2) In case of a conflict in definitions or codes, the appropriate
definition (or code) to be applied shall be the one applicable to the
trade in question. In case of a conflict between different parts of this
code; conflicts within the same code; or conflicts between codes; the
more stringent requirements shall apply.
(i) (FBC 105.4.1.9) Words Defined.
(1) Abandon or abandonment.
a. Termination of a construction project by a contractor without just
cause or proper notification to the owner including the reason for
termination.
b. Failure of a contractor to perform work without just cause for ninety
(90) days.
c. Failure to obtain an approved inspection within one hundred eighty
(180) days from the previous approved inspection.
(2) Assessed value. The value of real property and improvements thereon
as established by the county property appraiser.
(3) Authorized agent. A person specifically authorized by the holder of
a certificate of competency to obtain permits in his stead.
(4) Board. License review board, unless otherwise specifically stated.
(5) Building component. An element or assembly of elements integral to
or part of a building.
(6) Building shell. The structural components that completely enclose a
building, including, but not limited to, the foundation, structural
frame, floor slabs, exterior walls and roof system.
(7) Building system. A functionally related group of elements,
components and equipment, such as the electrical, plumbing and
mechanical systems of a building.
(8) Certification. The act or process of obtaining a certificate of
competency from the county through the review of the applicant's
experience and financial responsibility as well as successful passage of
an examination.
(9) Certificate of competency (certificate). An official document
evidencing that a person is qualified to engage in the business of
contracting, subcontracting or the work of a specific trade.
(10) Certificate of experience. An official document evidencing that an
applicant has satisfied the work experience requirements for a
certificate of competency.
(11) Certificate of occupancy (C.O.). An official document evidencing
that a building satisfies the requirements of the jurisdiction for the
occupancy of a building.
(12) Certified contractor. Any contractor who possesses a certificate of
competency issued by the Department of Professional Regulation of the
State of Florida.
(13) Change of occupancy. A change from one building code occupancy
classification or subclassification to another.
(14) Commercial building. Any building, structure, improvement or
accessory thereto, other than a one- or two-family dwelling.
(15) Cumulative construction cost. The sum total of costs associated
with any construction work done to a building or structure either at one
(1) time or at different times within a specified period of time.
(16) Demolition. The act of razing, dismantling or removal of a building
or structure, or portion thereof, to the ground level.
(17) Examination. An exam prepared, proctored and graded by a recognized
testing agency unless otherwise implied in context or specifically
stated otherwise.
(18) Farm. For the purpose of qualifying for exemption from the
provisions of the Florida Building Code per FBC 104 (c), farm means the
land, buildings, buildings, support facilities, machinery, and other
appurtenances used in the production of farm or aquaculture products.
(19) Farm product. Any plant, as defined in S-581-011, or animal useful
to humans and includes, but is not limited to, a product derived
therefrom.
(20) FCILB. The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.
(21) Imminent danger. Structurally unsound conditions of a structure, or
portion thereof, that is likely to cause physical injury to a person
entering the structure: or, due to structurally unsound conditions, any
portion of the structure is likely to fall, be carried by the wind, or
otherwise detach or move, and in doing so cause physical injury or
damage to a person on the property or to a person or property nearby:
or, the condition of the property is such that it harbors or is
inhabited by pests, vermin, or organisms injurious to human health, the
presence of which constitutes an immediate hazard to people in the
vicinity.
(22) Inspection warrant. A court order authorizing the official or his
designee to perform an inspection of a particular property named in the
warrant.
(23) Intensification of use. An increase in capacity or number of units
of a residential or commercial building.
(24) Interior finish. The preparation of interior spaces of a commercial
building for the first occupancy thereof.
(25) Licensed contractor. A contractor certified by the State of Florida
or the local jurisdiction who has satisfied all state or local
requirements to be actively engaged in contracting.
(26) Owner's agent. A person, firm or entity authorized in writing by
the owner to act for or in place of the owner.
(27) Permit. An official document authorizing performance of a specific
activity regulated by this chapter.
(28) Permit card or placard. A document issued by the jurisdiction
evidencing the issuance of a permit and recording of inspections.
(29) Registered contractor. A contractor who has registered with the
Department of Professional Regulation of the State of Florida pursuant
to fulfilling the competency requirements of the local jurisdiction.
(30) Remodeling. Work which changes the original size, configuration or
material of the components of a building.
(31) Residential building. Any one- or two-family building or accessory
structure structure.
(32) Roofing. The installation of roof coverings.
(33) Shall, may. The word "shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive. The
word "shall" takes precedence over "may".
(34) Spa. Any constructed or prefabricated pool containing water jets.
(35) Specialty contractor. A contractor whose services do not fall
within the categories specified in F.S. § 489.105(3), as amended.
(36) Start of construction:
a. Site. The physical clearing of the site in preparation for foundation
work including, but not limited to, site clearing, excavation,
de-watering, and pilings.
b. Building. The removal, disassembly, repair, replacement, installation
or assembly of the building, structure, building system or building
components in whole or parts thereof.
(37) Stop work order. An order by the building official, or his
designee, which requires the immediate cessation of all work and work
activities described in the order.
(38) Structural component. Any part of a system, building or structure,
load bearing or non-load-bearing, which is integral to the structural
integrity, therefore, including but not limited to walls, partitions,
columns, beams and girders.
(39) Structural work or alteration. The installation or assembling of
new structural components into a system, building or structure. Also,
any change, repair or replacement of any existing structural component
of a system, building or structure.
(40) Substantial completion. Where the construction work has been
sufficiently completed in accordance with the applicable city, state and
federal codes, so that the owner can occupy or utilize the project for
the use for which it is intended.
(41) Value. Job cost.
(42) Year. The word "year" shall mean a calendar year unless a fiscal
year is indicated.
(j) (FBC 105.4.1.10) Expiration of demolition permits. Permits issued
for the demolition of a structure shall expire sixty (60) days from the
date of issuance. For a justifiable cause, one (1) extension of time for
a period not exceeding thirty (30) days may be allowed. Such request
shall be in writing to the building official.
(k) (FBC 105.4.1.11) Crawl space requirements.
(1) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all structures
having a crawl space shall have the crawl space enclosed on all sides in
accordance with this article.
(2) The enclosure material shall constitute a visual screen and be
designed and installed to provide continuous ventilation, to be securely
fastened in place so as to prevent animals from accessing the under
floor of the structure, and to cover the intervening space between the
perimeter walls of the structure and grade level below. The enclosure
material shall be constructed of a tested and approved durable material
such as aluminum, pressure-treated wood,
masonry, vinyl or other material normally used to enclose the crawl
space of structures. The enclosure material shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, if available. If
manufacturer's instructions are not available, then the material shall
be installed in accordance with the current building code.
(3) The crawl space shall be provided with access openings and proper
ventilation as specified in the Florida Building Code. Ventilation shall
not be less than one (1) square foot for each one hundred fifty (150)
square feet of crawl space, or by design, whichever is greater. All
ventilation openings shall be protected with a mesh or perforation not
larger than one-half inch. Crawl spaces shall provide for drainage
to prevent water or moisture from accumulating in such spaces.
(4) Replacement or new enclosure material shall meet the same standards
as set forth above.
(l) (FBC 105.4.1.12) Finished floor elevation. All habitable structures
shall have a minimum finished floor elevation eight (8) inches above
finished grade and graded away from the structure for storm water
runoff. Exception: porches, patios, carports, garages, screen rooms may
be four (4) inches above finish grade. In no case shall finished floor
elevations be specified below the
100-year floodplain plus one (1) foot. This provision may be waived by
the building official upon department review of documentation or site
inspection demonstrating adequatesite drainage.
(m) (FBC 105.4.1.13) Individual stormwater drainage plan. At the time of
permit application, an individual stormwater drainage plan must be
submitted for all new structures or additions to existing structures.
The individual stormwater drainage plan must show compliance with either
the master drainage plan for the entire development, or when no master
stormwater drainage plan is on
file, accepted stormwater design criteria as detailed in the Marion
County Land Development Code, Article 8.2. In any case, the individual
drainage plan must show how excess storm water runoff, not absorbed or
stored on site, will be carried to an acceptable storm water retention
area, when such a feature is available, or existing drainage ditch.
(n) (FBC 105.4.1.14) Stormwater runoff during construction. All
stormwater runoff increase during construction and following must be
kept on site or directed to swales, ditches or piping to approved
drainage areas. Erosion control shall be used to prevent uncontrolled
runoff from the site.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 3, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-34. Construction documents.
(a) (FBC 106.1.2) Additional data. The building official shall be
allowed to require details, compensations, stress diagrams, and other
data necessary to describe the construction or installation and the
basis of calculations.
(b) (FBC 106.1.2.1) Site drawings. The building official may require a
boundary line survey prepared by a qualified surveyor whenever the
boundary lines cannot be readily determined in the field.
(c) (FBC 106.1.3) Hazardous occupancies. The building official may
require the following:
(1) General site plan. A general site plan drawn at a legible scale
which shall include, but not be limited to, the location of all
buildings, exterior storage facilities, permanent access ways,
evacuation routes, parking lots, internal roads, chemical loading areas,
equipment cleaning areas, storm and sanitary sewer accesses, emergency
equipment and adjacent property uses. The
exterior storage areas shall be identified with the hazard classes and
the maximum quantities per hazard class of hazardous materials stored.
(2) Building floor plan. A building floor plan drawn to a legible scale,
which shall include, but not be limited to, all hazardous materials
storage facilities within the building and shall indicate rooms,
doorways, corridors, exits, fire rated assemblies with their hourly
rating, location of liquid tight rooms, and evacuation routes. Each
hazardous materials storage facility shall be identified on the plan
with the hazard classes and quantity range per hazard class of the
hazardous materials stored.
(d) (FBC 106.1.4) Additional data for manufactured/mobile homes. Permit
applications for Manufactured/Mobile Homes shall include:
(1) Site requirements:
a. Setback/separation (property lines, well, and other structures);
b. Location of septic tanks (if applicable);
c. Location and size of driveway apron.
(2) Structural:
a. Wind zone data plate location;
b. Floor plan;
c. Anchoring;
d. Blocking;
e. Location of longitudinal anchors;
f. Soil density test results and location (penetrometer test 6
locations);
g. Crawl space skirting plan showing size of ventilation and access;
h. Used mobile home inspection standards form when applicable.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 4, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-35. Fees and penalties.
(a) (FBC 108.3) Fee schedule. The board of county commissioners is
authorized to establish, by resolution, fees and penalties for the
administration and enforcement of the Florida Building Code and this
ordinance.
(b) (FBC 108.4.1) Work commencing before permit issuance. This provision
shall not apply to emergency work when delay would clearly have placed
life or property in imminent danger. But in all such cases the required
permit must be obtained within three (3) business days and any
unreasonable delay in obtaining those permit shall result in the charge
of a double fee. The payment of a double fee shall not preclude or be
deemed a substitute for prosecution for
commencing work without first obtaining a permit. The building official
may grant extensions of time or waive fees when justifiable cause has
been demonstrated in writing.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 5, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-36. Inspections.
(a) (FBC 109.1.1) Manufacturers and fabricators. When deemed necessary
by the building official, he shall make, or cause to be made, an
inspection of materials or assemblies at the point of manufacture or
fabrication. A record shall be made of every such examination and
inspection and of all violations of the technical codes.
(b) (FBC 109.3) Building inspections.
(1) Slab inspection: To be made after the reinforcement is in place, all
concealed conduit, piping, ducts and vents are installed and the
electrical, plumbing and mechanical work is complete. Slab shall not be
poured until all required inspections have been made and passed.
(2) Insulation inspection: To be made after the framing inspection is
approved and the insulation is in place.
(3) Foundation survey: A foundation survey prepared and certified by a
registered surveyor shall be required for all new construction prior to
approval of the framing inspection. The survey shall certify placement
of the building on the site, illustrate all surrounding setback
dimensions and shall be available at the job site for review by the
building inspector. In lieu of providing a survey, the contractor may
elect to uncover all property line markers and string-up all property
lines in preparation for inspection.
(4) Stormwater drainage plan compliance: Each residential site shall be
inspected for compliance with the individual stormwater drainage plan in
conjunction with other structural inspections. Each commercial site
shall be inspected for compliance with the individual stormwater
drainage plan separately in conjunction with other inspections required
by the Marion County
Transportation Department.
(c) (FBC 109.3.1) Site debris.
(1) The contractor and/or owner of any active or inactive construction
project shall be responsible for the clean-up and removal of all
construction debris or any other miscellaneous discarded articles prior
to receiving final inspection approval. Construction job sites must be
kept clean, such that accumulation of construction debris must not
remain on the property for a period of time exceeding fourteen (14)
days.
(2) All debris shall be kept in such a manner as to prevent it from
being spread by any means.
(d) (FBC 109.5.1) Right of entry.
(1) Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the building official has
reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon
any premises any condition or code violation which makes such building,
structure, premises, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems
unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official may enter such
building, structure or premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same or to perform any duty imposedupon the building
official by this code. If such building or premises are occupied, he
shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If such
building, structure, or premises are unoccupied, he shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or
control of such and request entry. If entry is refused, the building
official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure
entry.
(2) When the building official shall have first obtained a proper
inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no
owner or occupant or any other persons having charge, care or control of
any building, structure, or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by
the building official for the purpose of inspection and examination
pursuant to this code.
(e) (FBC 109.7) Permit extension. Failure to obtain an approved
inspection within one hundred eighty (180) days of permit issuance or a
previous approved inspection shall constitute suspension or abandonment.
One (1) or more extensions of time, for periods not more than one
hundred eighty (180) days each, may be allowed by the building official
for the permit, provided the extension is requested in writing and
justifiable cause is demonstrated prior to the expiration date. The
building official shall record the extension of time granted.
(f) (FBC 109.8) Inspection service. The building official may make, or
cause to be made, the inspections required by Section 105 of the Florida
Building Code. He may accept reports of inspectors of recognized
inspection services, provided that after investigation he is satisfied
as to their qualifications and reliability. A certificate called for by
any provision of the technical codes shall not be based on such reports
unless the same are in writing and certified by a responsible officer of
such service.
(g) (FBC 109.9) Existing building inspections. Before issuing a permit,
the building official may examine, or cause to be examined, any
building, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems for which an
application has been received for a permit to enlarge, alter, repair,
move, demolish, install, or change of occupancy.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 6, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-37. Service utilities.
(FBC 111.2.3) Preliminary power release. Approval for the connecting of
electrical service may be granted, at the discretion of the building
official, for testing and construction purposes, provided a letter from
the contractor or the owner of the premises is supplied to the Marion
County Building Department stating that it is understood that this
electrical service is temporary and the premises cannot be occupied and
that permanent electrical service cannot be authorized until a
certificate of occupancy or completion has been issued.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 7, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-38. Tests.
(FBC 116.1) Tests. For products not covered under the statewide product
evaluation and approval system, the building official may require tests
or test reports as proof of compliance. Required tests are to be made at
the expense of the owner, or his agent, by an approved testing
laboratory or other approved agency.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 8, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-39. Wind loads.
(FBC 1606.3.1) For purposes of compliance with Section 1606 of the
Florida Building Code, the following shall be the wind load criteria for
Marion County:
(1) West of Interstate 75: 110 mph.
(2) East of Interstate 75 to a line contiguous with NE 180th Avenue
Road, National Forest Road 97, S.E. 241st Avenue, National Forest Road
88 and the eastern boundary of Section 24, 25 and 36 of Marion County,
Florida: 100 mph.
(3) East of a line contiguous with N.E. 180th Avenue Road, National
Forest Road 97, S.E. 241st Avenue, National Forest Road 88 and the
eastern boundary of Section 24, 25 and 36 of Marion County, Florida: 110
mph.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 9, 9-20-2005)
Sec. 5.5-40. Specific requirements for residential structures in areas
with R-1 zoning classifications.
(FBC 105.16) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the following
requirements shall apply to all residential structures in R-1 zoning
classifications:
(1) Foundations meeting local adopted building codes shall be stem wall,
monolithic slab or pier construction. All crawl spaces shall be fully
enclosed with stucco, brick or masonry with proper ventilation and
access openings.
(2) All entry steps meeting local adopted building codes on the exterior
of homes shall be of concrete construction.
(3) The minimum dimension of the end wall shall be not less than
twenty-four (24) feet, with the total square footage of conditioned
space not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet. The square footage
requirement does not include garages, carports, porches, utility rooms,
screen rooms, etc.
(4) Driveway and right-of-way apron requirements for lots one-half acre
or less which abut a paved road:
a. Right-of-way aprons from the edge of the road to the property line
shall conform to engineering department requirements.
b. The remainder of the driveway shall continue from the apron, or curb
and gutter, including those in a private road subdivision, to the home.
The driveway shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide four-inch thick
formed and poured concrete, or six-inch thick compacted lime rock base
with 1 1/4-inch asphalt surface.
(5) A garage or carport shall be required with the minimum dimensions of
ten (10) feet X twenty (20) feet for a single and twenty (20) feet X
twenty (20) feet for a double. Carports shall be attached to the home
whereas garages may be detached. Both carports and garages shall be
constructed of the same material as the home.
(6) In the case of a home or garage being transported to the site, all
transportation mechanisms shall be removed and the home or garage
installed permanently.
(7) The minimum pitch of the main roof shall be 5/12.
(8) The electric service shall be attached to the home.
(9) Subsections (3) and (7) shall not be applicable to previously
constructed site built homes which are moved intact on or to R-1 zoning
classification.
(Ord. No. 05-28, § 10, 9-20-2005)
Secs. 5.5-41--5.5-60. Reserved.
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