HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0885Ordinance No. 885
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
MAKING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO SECTION
20.40.050 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CLARIFYING FENCE WORK EXEMPT FROM A PERMIT
WHEREAS, through application of the building code, City staff has found that the
subsection on where a new fence or repair to an existing fence does not require a permit
could be improved by clarifying the text; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to MMC 20.81.050(A), adoption of state building codes and
minor text amendments involving minor corrections that do not result in any substantive
changes to the content or meaning of a regulation are exempt from the procedures set forth
in MMC 20.81.040; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of an ordinance pertaining to building codes is exempt from
the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(20).
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 20.40.050 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Subsection 105.2, of the IBC and Subsection R105.2, of the IRC, which lists work of a
building nature that is exempt from building permit requirements, are amended to read as
follows:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses
and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
2. All fences not over 4 feet in height above the existing or finished grade, whichever is
lower.
3. New fences or repair to existing fences over 4 feet in height, but less than 6 feet in height
above the existing or finished grade, whichever is lower, and not exceeding a fair market
value of $3,000 (( )). This exemption shall not apply to
structures designed or intended to be used for sound attenuation purposes.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing
to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, 11 or 111A
liquids.
5. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over
any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
6. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery limited to being
erected not more than 30 days.
7. Temporary, prefabricated or mobile structures to be used on -site during construction and
removed upon completion of the project.
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one and two family
dwellings and not affecting the structural coverage allowance of the lot.
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9. Interior and exterior trim, painting, papering, tiling, cabinets, counter tops, carpeting,
finished flooring and other similar finish work for which inspection to verify code
compliance is not required.
10. Pre fabricated swimming pools located above grade that contain water not over 24
inches in depth.
11. Ornamental or decorative ponds or pools that contain water not over 24 inches in depth.
12. Non -fixed and moveable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet, 9
inches, in height.
13. Any work not regulated by provisions of this code or any elements of the State Building
Code.
The listings of exemptions for Electrical, Gas and Mechanical shall remain unchanged.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after its
publication or the publication of a summary of its intent and contents.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS NINTH DAY OF APRIL, 2012 AND SIGNED IN
AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE NINTH DAY OF APRIL, 2012.
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Bruce Disend I lQity Attorney
Date Passed:
Date Published
Date Effective:
April 9, 2012
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Michael Luis, Mayor
Attest:
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Rach e-IL'Baker', City Clerk