HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0870Ordinance No. 870
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 20.40.015 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE 2009 WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature adopted the International Building
Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, the Uniform
Plumbing Code, the International Fire Code, and the Washington State Energy Code and
directed that the State Building Code Council adopt these as part of the State Building Code;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapter 19.27 RCW, the State Building Code Council
adopted the 2009 edition of the Washington State Energy Code as an update to the State
Building Code, but delayed the effective date until January 1, 2011; 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 20.40.015 of the Medina Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
All construction activity and construction materials in the city shall be governed by
the ((20W)) 2009 Washington State Energy Code as adopted in Chapter 96, Laws of
1974, as updated by the State Building Code Council
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 retroactively take effect January 1,
2011.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS 11 DAY OF JANUARY, 2011 AND SIGNED IN
AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 11 DAY OF JMUARY, 2011.
Appro as to form:
Bruce Disend, Ci y Attorney
Bret Jordan, Mayor
Attest:
Ra el Baker, City Clerk
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