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ORDINANCE NUMBER: 19-12-15

AN ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHING TITLE XVI " BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE CODES" AND RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE CODES

- ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

FOR THE VILLAGE OF MAHOMET, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

VILLAGE OF MAHOMET

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION

Published in pamphlet form this 17th day of December 2019, by authority of the President and

Board of Trustees of the Village of Mahomet, Champaign County, Illinois .

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ORDINANCE NUMBER: 19-12-15

AN ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHING TITLE XVI "BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE CODES" AND RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE CODES

- ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

FOR THE VILLAGE OF MAHOMET, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WHEREAS, as a Unit of Local Government, the Village of Mahomet, Champaign County, Illinois ("Village") has the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs, that protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and

WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees (the "Corporate Authorities") of the Village now find it necessary, desirable and appropriate to completely revise and replace certain provisions regulating the construction, alteration, demolition, moving, equipping, use, occupation, repair and maintenance of buildings and structures within the Village under and pursuant to its power and authority as a Unit of Local Government and the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/1-1-1 et~.), as supplemented and amended, by further adding in its entirety the existing Title XVI of the Village of Mahomet Code, as heretofore supplemented and amended; and

WHEREAS, the Village, on October 11, 2019, a date at least sixty (60) days before the adoption by reference of any building code in such Title XVI as adopted hereby, provided an identification of such building code by title and edition to the Capital Development Board's Division of Building Codes and Regulations (formerly the Illinois Building Commission) as required by Section 1-2-3.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/1-2-3 .1).

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF

MAHOMET, ILLINOIS, as follows:

Section 1. Establishing and Adoption . AN ORDINANCE of the Village of Mahomet establishing

Title XVI Building and Maintenance Codes, the associated administrative codes for the title as well as

adopting the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code with Amendments, regulating and

governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment,

location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family

attached dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress in

the Village of Mahomet; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor is hereby

adopted as set forth in the title, headings, and text thereof as attached hereto and hereby incorporated

by this reference thereto.

Section 2. Repeal. Sections 153.15 through 153.20, inclusive, of Title XV, Chapter 153 of the

Mahomet Code are hereby repealed .

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Section 3. Effective Date. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective following its

passage, approval and publication as required by law and shall take effect and be in full force effective

January 1, 2020 from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.

Section 4. Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are in conflict with the

provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed . That if any section,

subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this legislation is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional,

such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Village of

Mahomet hereby declares that it would have passed this law, and each section, subsection, clause or

phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses

and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 5. Law Suits. That nothing in this legislation or in the Residential Code hereby adopted

shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or

liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance

hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this law; nor shall any just or lega l right or remedy of any

character be lost, impaired or affected by this legislation.

Section 6. Publication. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this

Ordinance to be published in pamphlet form .

This ordinance is hereby passed, the "ayes" and "nays" being called, by the concurrence of a majority of

the members of the Corporate Authorities then holding office at a regular meeting on the date set forth

below.

PASSED this 17th day of December 2019.

APPROVED this 17th day of December 2019.

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Chapter 160: Building and Maintenance Code

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ARTICLE I

IN GENERAL

Section 160.001 Construction.

The adoption by reference of the various codes and regulations under this Chapter shall not be deemed to exempt any building or structure, or the use or occupancy thereof, from compliance w ith all applicable provisions of any other ord inance or code of the Village, including the Zoning Ordinance.

Section 160.002 Conflicts.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Chapter, in the event there is any conflict between or among the provisions of this Chapter and any other ordinance or code of the Village or any applicable provision of the laws of the State of Ill inois, the particular provision providing t he most stringent standard or requ irement shall be deemed and construed to control and apply. In the event of any conflict between any of the provisions of this Chapter and the Zoning Ordinance of the Village, the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall be deemed and construed to control and apply.

Section 160.003 Additions, Amendments, Insertions and Deletions.

As adopted by reference in this Chapter, certain sections and subsections of the various codes so adopted have been made subject to revision as therein provided in each applicable Section entitled "Additions, Amendments, Insertions and Deletions" . Where the following words preceded any such sections and subsections of the various codes adopted by reference in th is Chapter, such words shall have the following meanings :

"ADD" means that the provisions contained therein are added and made a part of the section or subsection of such code as though fully set forth as, or as a part of, the referenced section or subsection.

"AMEND" means that the provisions contained therein substitute and otherwise amend, modify or change the referenced section or subsect ion to read as so provided.

"INSERT" means that the word or phrase contained therein is inserted and substituted for the word or phrase surrounded by brackets within the referenced sect ion or subsection.

"DELETE" means that the referenced section, subsection or provis ion thereof is deleted.

Section 160.004 References.

If, in any of the various codes adopted by reference in this Chapter, a reference is made to: (i) the ICC Electrical Code, such reference shall be deemed to be the ICC Electrical Code-Administrative Provisions, which incorporates by reference NFPA70 the National Electric Code, as adopted this Chapter,

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and (ii) the International Plumbing Code, such reference shall be deemed to be the State Plumbing Code as adopted by this Chapter.

ARTICLE II

Section 160.005 Adoption of Residential Building Code.

A certain document, at least one (1) copy of which is and has remained on file for a period of not less than sixty (60) days prior to the adoption hereof and shall be kept available for public use in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village, being marked and des ignated as the " International Residential Code", 2015 edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Residential Building Code (the "Residential Building Code") of the Village, for regulat ing and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, build ings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the Residential Building Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Article, with such additions, amendments, insertions and deletions, if any, prescribed herein.

Section 160.006 Additions, Amendments, Insertions and Deletions.

The following sections of the Residential Build ing Code are hereby revised as follows:

DELETE: Chapter 1 of the Residential Building Code is deleted in its entirety.

ADD the following sections:

Section 160.007 Purpose. A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum residential construction requirements to

safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength,

means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation and safety to life and property

from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters

and emergency responders during emergency operations. B. Acknowledgement. Portions of this chapter sections and subsections were directly adopted from

Sections in the 2015 International Residential Model Code.

Section 160.008 Applicability of Code. A. The provisions of the IRC 2015 for One (1) and Two (2) family dwellings shall apply to the

construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and

occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached One (1) and Two (2) family dwellings and

townhouses not more than three (3) stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of

egress and their accessory structures. See §152.046 relating to accessory structures.

1. Exceptions:

a. Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 419

of the International Building Code shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with

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the 2015 IRC for One (1) and Two (2) Family Dwellings. If fire suppression is installed as

described by Section 419.5 of the 2015 International Building Code where constructed

under the 2015 IRC for One (1) and Two (2) family Dwellings shall conform to NFPA 13.

b. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be

constructed in accordance with the 2015 IRC for One (1) and Two (2) family Dwellings where

equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the

specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code

specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive

shall govern.

C. Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state

or federal law.

D. Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this chapter shall be

considered part of the requ irements of this chapter to the prescribed extent of each such reference

and as further regulated in Sections (1) (2) and (3) of this section.

1. Exception. Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the UL listing

of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and manufacturer's instructions shall

apply.

2. Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this chapter and referenced codes and

standards, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

3. Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a

referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this chapter, the

provisions of this chapter, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the

referenced code or standard.

E. Appendices. Applicable appendices are established herein.

F. Partial invalidity. In the event any part or provision of this chapter is held to be illegal or void, this

shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.

G. Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this

chapter shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this

chapter.

1. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new

structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with this chapter unless otherwise

stated.

2. Additions, alterations, repairs and relocations shall not cause an existing structure to become

unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.

Section 160.009 Definitions The below definitions are ADDED to the definitions contained in the 2015 International Residential

Code.

ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES. A subordinate building or a portion of the main

building, the use of which is incidental to, or customarily found in connection with, and (except as

otherwise provided in this chapter) located on the same lot as the use of the main building or principal

• use of the land. Included but not limited to : detached buildings, decks, driveways, patios, swimming

pools.

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ACCESSORY USE. A use which is incidental to, or customarily found in connection with, (except as

otherwise provided in Chapter 152) on the same lot as, the main use of the premises. When ACCESSORY

is used in the text, it shall have the same meaning as ACCESSORY USE.

BASE FLOOD. A flood having a one percent (1%) probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given

year. Base Flood is also known as the 100-year flood.

BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE). The elevation in relation to the mean-sea level (National Geodetic

Survey Vertical Datum of 1988) of the crest of the base flood. The Base Flood Elevation at any location is

as determined via the procedures set forth in Table R301.2(1) herein.

DRAINAGE FACILITY. Public storm sewers, quasi-public drain tiles, storm water detention areas and the

like.

FEMA. Federal Emergency Management Agency.

FLOOD. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas

from the overflow, the unusual and rapid accumulation, or the runoff of surface waters from any source.

FLOOD FRINGE. That portion of the floodplain outside of the regulatory floodway.

FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP. A map prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that

depicts the floodplain or Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) within a community. This map includes

insurance rate zones and may or may not depict floodways and show base flood elevations.

FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY. An examination, evaluation and determination offlood hazards and, if

appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations as prepared by the Federal Emergency

Management Agency.

FLOODPLAIN. Synonymous with Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Those lands within the jurisdiction

of the Village of Mahomet that are subject to inundation by the base flood . The floodplains of the

County of Champaign and the Village of Mahomet are generally identified on the countywide Flood

Insurance Rate Map of Champaign County prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and

dated October 2, 2013. Floodplain also includes those areas of known flooding as identified by the

community that are not necessarily shown on the published Flood Insurance Rate Map of Champaign

County.

FLOODPROOFING. Any combination of structural or nonstructural additions, changes or adjustments to

structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate, property, and their contents.

FLOOD PROTECTION ELEVATION (FPE) . The elevation of the base flood plus 1 foot of free board above

the base flood elevation at any given location in the floodplain.

FLOODWAY. That portion of the floodplain requ ired to store and convey the base flood. The floodway

for the floodplains of the Sangamon River shall be as delineated on the Countywide Flood Insurance

Rate Map of Champaign County prepared by FEMA and dated October 2, 2013. The floodways for each

• of the remaining floodplains within the Village of Mahomet and Champaign County shall be determined

according to the best data available from Federal, State or other sources.

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IDNR I OWR. Illinois Department of Natural Resources I Office of Water Resources.

MISCELLANEOUS WATER. Water generated from systems independent of the water or waste water

systems of the structure.

NFIP. National Flood Insurance Program.

REPETITIVE LOSS. Flood related damages sustained by a structure on two (2) separate occasions during

a 10-year period for which the cost of repairs at the time of each such flood event on the average equals

or exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

RIVERINE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA. Any Special Flood Hazard Area subject to overbank flooding

from a river, creek, stream, ditch or any other identified major channel with an upstream drainage area

larger than one (1) square mile in area. This term does not include areas subject to flooding from lakes

(except public bodies of water), ponding areas, areas of sheet flow, or other areas not subject to

overbank flooding.

SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA (SFHA) . See floodplain definition.

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cumulate

percentage of damage subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance equals or exceeds fifty percent

(50%) of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred regardless of actual repair work

performed. Volunteer labor and materials must be included in this determination. The term includes

Repetitive Loss buildings.

SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT. Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or improvement of a

structure subsequent to 1987, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market

value of the structure before the improvement or repair is started or increases the floor area by more

than twenty percent (20%). Substantial Improvement is considered to occur when the first alteration of

any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not that

alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure. This term includes structures which have

incurred repetitive loss or substantial damage, regardless of the actual repair work done. The term does

not, however, include any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing state or local

health, sanitary or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe living conditions,

or any alterat ions of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Illinois Register of

Historic Places, or any other historical significance determination by federal, state, or local historic

preservation program approved by the U.S. Department of Interior, provided the improvement will not

preclude the continued designation as a historic building or structure.

QUASI-PUBLIC DRAIN TILE. A tile installed for the benefit of multiple properties routing sump pump

water, roof drain water, and other miscellaneous water to a storm water drainage facility. The tile is

maintained by an entity other than the Village.

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Section 160.010 Duties and Powers of the Building Official.

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A. General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this

chapter. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this chapter and to

adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such

interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this

chapter. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically

provided for in this chapter.

B. Applications and permits. The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permit for the erection and alteration of buildings and structures, inspect the

premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of

this chapter.

C. Notices and orders . The building official shall issue necessary notices or orders to ensure

compliance with this chapter.

D. Inspections. The building official shall make the required inspections, or the building official shall

have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of

such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency

or by the responsible individual. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as

deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the

appointing authority.

E. Identification. The building official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or

premises in the performance of duties under this chapter.

F. Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this chapter,

or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon

a premises a condition that is contrary to or in violation of this chapter that makes the structure or

premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official or designee is authorized to enter the

structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this

chapter, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to

the occupant and entry requested . If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the building official

shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, the owner's authorized agent, or other

person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused,

the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.

G. Department records. The building official shall keep official records of applications received, permits

and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued . Such

records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for the retention of public

records.

H. Liability. The building official, members of the Code Review and Appeals Board or employee

charged with the enforcement of th is chapter, wh ile acting fo r the Village in good faith and without

malice in the discharge of the duties required by this chapter or other pertinent law or ordinance,

shall not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally liable personally and is hereby relieved from

personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason

of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.

1. Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against an officer or employee because

of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the

provisions of this chapter shall be defended by legal representatives of the jurisdiction until the

final termination of the proceedings. The building official or any subordinate shall not be liable

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for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this chapter.

Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the building

official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval. Used materials,

equipment and devices shall not be reused unless approved by the building official.

J. Modifications. Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this

chapter, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases,

provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of

this chapter impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this

chapter and that such modification does not lessen health, life, fire safety or structural

requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the

official department records.

1. Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provisions required

in flood hazard areas as established in Table R301.2(1) herein unless a determination has been

made that:

a. There is good and sufficient cause showing that the unique characteristics of the size,

configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards of 2015 IRC

Section R322 inappropriate.

b. Failure to grant the modification would result in exceptional hardship by rendering the

lot undevelopable.

c. The granting of modification will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats

to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of the

public, or conflict with existing laws or ordinances .

d. The modification is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the flood hazard.

e. Written notice specifying the difference between the design flood elevation and the

elevation to which the building is to be built, stating that the cost of flood insurance will

be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced floor elevation and

stating that construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and

property, has been submitted to the applicant.

f. A variance of the requirements of Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code has

been granted by the Village of Mahomet Zoning Board of Appeals.

2. Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this

chapter are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or

method of construction not specifically prescribed by this chapter, provided that any such

alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall

be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and

complies with the intent of the provisions of this chapter, and that the material, method or work

offered is, for the purpose intended, not less than the equivalent of that prescribed in this

chapter. Compliance with the specific performance-based provisions of the International Codes

shall be an alternative to the specific requirements of this chapter. Where the alternative

material, design or method of construction is not approved, the building official shall respond in

writing, stating the reasons why the alternative was not approved .

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a. Where there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this chapter,

or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this

chapter, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the

building official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be

made at no expense to the Village. Test methods shall be as specified in this chapter or

by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test

methods, the building official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be

performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the

building official for the period required for retention of public records.

Section 160.011 Permits A. Permit Required . A permit is required when any owner or owner's authorized agent intends to or to

cause any such work listed below to be performed, shall first make application to the Village and

obtain the required permit to:

1. Construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or

structure, or;

2. To erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, or

mechanical system, the installation of which is regulated by this chapter,

3. Accessories structures;

4. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that project more than 48 inches (1372 mm)

from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

5. Finish out a previously unfinished basement;

6. Make a change of use within a structure or on a lot or tract of land;

7. Construct, install or alter a fence.

8. Swimming Pools. See §152.046 relating to regulations of residential pools.

B. Work Exempt from Permit. Exemption from permit requirements of this chapter shall not be

deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions

of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for

the following:

1. Structures :

a. One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 64

square feet .

b. Retaining walls under 2 feet in height measured from the bottom of the foot ing to the top of

the wall.

c. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

d. Swings and playground equipment.

2. Electrical :

a. UL listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.

b. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor.

c. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same

location.

d. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts

and not capable of supplying more than SO watts of energy.

e. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved

portable electrical equ ipment to approved permanently installed receptacles .

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3. Gas :

a. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.

b. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such

equipment unsafe.

c. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid .

4. Mechanical:

a. Portable heating appliances.

b. Portable ventilation appliances.

c. Portable cooling units.

d. Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this chapter.

e. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such

equipment unsafe.

f. Portable evaporative coolers.

g. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or

that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.

h. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not

interconnected to a power grid.

5. Where equipment replacement and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the

permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building

official.

6. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures,

replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved

permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall,

partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing

support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts

of a structure affecting the egress requ irements; nor shall ord inary repai rs include addition to,

alteration of, replacement or relocation of any water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas,

soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public

health or general safety.

7. A permit shall not be requ ired for the installation, alteration or repair of generation,

transmission, distribution, metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and

control of public service agencies by established right .

Section 160.012 Application for permit. A. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished

by the Village for that purpose. Such application shall :

1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.

2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address

or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or

work.

3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.

4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in §160.040.

5. Provide valuation of the proposed work .

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6. Be signed by the property owner or the property owner's authorized agent .

7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official.

B. Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for

permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the

construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official

or their designee shall notify the applicant in writing of portions that do not conform stating the

reasons therefor and specify a period to submit required information. If the building official is

satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this chapter and applicable laws

and ordinances, the building official shall issue a permit as soon as is practical.

C. Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged exist ing buildings in flood hazard

areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, alteration, repair or other

improvement of existing buildings or structures located in a flood hazard area as established by

Table R301.2(1) herein, the building official shall examine or cause to be exam ined the construction

documents and shall make a determination with regard to the value of the proposed work. For

buildings that have sustained damage of any origin, the value of the proposed work shall include the

cost to repair the building or structure to its predamaged condition . If the building official finds that

the value of proposed work equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or

structure before the damage has occurred or the improvement is started, the proposed work is a

substantial improvement or restoration of substantial damage and the building official shall require

existing portions of the entire building or structure to meet the requirements of2015 IRC Sect ion

R322. Where the building or structure has sustained substantial damage, repairs necessary to

restore the building or structure to its predamaged cond ition shall be considered substantial

improvements regardless of the actual repair work performed. The te rm shall not include either of

the following:

D. Time limitation of application.

1. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned

180 days after the date of filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a

permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more

extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be

requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section 160.013 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any other ordinance of the Village. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid . The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the building officia l from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this chapter or of any other ordinances of the Village.

Section 160.014 Expiration. A. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced

within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or

abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.

B. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension oftime, for period not more

than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated .

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Section 160.016 Placement of permit. The building permit or a copy shall be kept on the site of the work and visible from the closest right of way until the completion of the project

Section 160.017 Responsibility. It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, or mechanical systems, for which this chapter is applicable, to comply with this chapter and the adopted codes in this chapter.

Section 160.018 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the building official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.

Section 160.019 Submittal documents. A. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, and other data shall be submitted with

each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design

professional where required by the State of Illinois. Where special conditions exist, the building

official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered

design professional.

1. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents

and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that

the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not

necessary to obtain compliance with this chapter. 2. Submittal Size. Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn

upon suitable material. PDF copies of the plans and ll"x17" copies are preferred. Any large plan

sets submitted shall be on paper no wider than 36". Construction documents shall be of

sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in

detail that it will conform to the provisions of this chapter and relevant laws, ordinances, rules

and regulations, as determined by the building official.

3. Manufacturer's installation instructions, as required by this chapter, shall be available on the job

site at the time of inspection.

4. Braced wall design. For buildings and structures utilizing braced wall design, and where

required by the building official, braced wall lines shall be identified on the construction

documents. Pertinent information including, but not limited to, bracing methods, location and

length of braced wall panels and foundation requirements of braced wall panels at top and

bottom shall be provided.

5. Flood hazard areas. For buildings and structures located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas

as established by Table R301.2(1) herein, construction documents shall include:

a. Delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries and flood zones and the design

flood elevation, as appropriate.

b. The elevation of the proposed lowest floor (including basement), the height of the proposed

lowest floor (including basement), and above the highest adjacent grade.

c. The elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member as are delineated

on flood hazard maps identified in Table R301.2(1) herein or otherwise delineated by the

Village.

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d. If design flood elevations are not included on the community's Flood Insurance Rate Map

(FIRM), the building official and the applicant shall obtain and reasonably utilize any design

flood elevation and floodway data available from other sources.

e. In addition to a construction permit, a Floodplain Development permit shall be obtained

from the Village.

6. Site plan or plot plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit

shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the size and location of new construction and

existing structures on the site and distances from lot lines. In the case of demolition, the site

plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures

and construction that are to remain on the site. The building official is authorized to waive or

modify the requirement for a site plan where the application for permit is for alteration or

repair or where otherwise warranted.

Section 160.020 Examination of documents. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined construction documents for code compliance.

A. Approval of construction documents. Where the building official issues a permit, the construction

documents shall be approved in writing. A set of the reviewed construction documents shall be

retained by the building official. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or their duly

authorized representative to keep the approved plans on site and shall be available for inspection by

the building official or designee.

B. Previous approvals. This chapter shall not require changes in the construction documents,

construction or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore

issued or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which has been pursued in good

faith within 180 days after the effective date of this chapter and has not been abandoned.

C. Phased approval. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of

foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the

whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed

statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of this chapter. The holder of

such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder's

own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure

will be granted.

D. Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved

construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with

the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of

construction documents.

E. Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents shall be

retained by the building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the

permitted work, or as required by law.

Section 160.021 Temporary structures and uses. A. General. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and uses. Such

permits shall be limited as to time of service but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The

building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause .

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B. Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety,

means of egress, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this chapter as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.

C. Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and

use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and

the certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall

comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in NFPA 70 Article 590.

D. Termination of approval. The building official is authorized to terminate such permit for a

temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.

Section 160.022 Fees. A. Payment. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an

amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.

B. Document review by Village staff shall not proceed until the application fee has been paid. No

document shall be presented for approval until the application fee has been paid .

C. Schedule of permit fees.

1. For buildings, structures, electrical, gas, and mechanical systems or alterations requiring a

permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required .

2. Building permit fees shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Board of

Trustees of the Village of Mahomet.

D. Related fees . The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition for

work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not

relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by

law.

E. Refunds. No refund shall be made in the event of permit revocation or building project

abandonment or discontinuance. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.

Section 160.023 Permit Valuation. Permit valuation shall include total value of the work for which a permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and other permanent systems, including materials and labor.

Section 160.024 Work without a permit. Any person who commences work which requires a permit before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty fee. Building Official has the authority to waive any penalty fee.

Section 160.025 Inspections. A. Types of inspections. For on-site construction, from time to time the building official, upon

notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary

inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the

permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this chapter and the

adopted codes.

1. Foundation Inspection. Inspection of the foundation shall be made after poles or piers are set or

trenches or basement areas are excavated, and any required forms erected, and any required

reinforcing steel is in place and supported prior to the placing of concrete. The foundation

inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing

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2. Rough inspection. Inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made

prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to

framing inspection.

a. Exception : Backfilling of ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with

2015 IRC Section M2105.1 prior to inspection shall be permitted.

3. Floodplain Inspection. For construction in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2(1)

herein, upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical

construction, the bui lding official shall require submission of documentation, prepared and

sealed by a registered design professional, of the elevation of the lowest floor, including

basement, as required in 2015 IRC Section R322 and in compliance with Mahomet Municipal

Code Chapter 151.

a. Elevation documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations

required in 2015 IRC Section R322.l.10 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the

final inspection.

b. All construction in flood plain shall comply first with Chapter 151 and subsequently with this

chapter the most restrictive will prevail.

4. Frame and Masonry Inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made

after the roof, masonry, framing, firestopping, draft stopping, and bracing are in place and after

the foundation and rough inspections are approved.

5. Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction Inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is

required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the building official shall

require an inspection of such construction after lathing or gypsum board or gypsum pane l

products are in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before board or panel joints and

fasteners are taped and finished.

6. Other inspections. In addition to inspections listed above, the building official shall have the

authority to make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance w ith this chapter

and other laws enforced by the building official.

7. Final Inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior

to occupancy.

B. Inspection Agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved agencies,

provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

C. Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building

official that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any

inspections required by this chapter to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.

D. Approval required . Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection

without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The bu ild ing official upon notification,

shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is

satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein

the same fai ls to comply with this chapter and the adopted codes. Any portions that do not comply

shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the

building official.

Section 160.026 Service utilities.

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A. Connection of service util ities. A person shall not make connections from a utility, source of energy,

fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by this chapter for which a permit is

required, until approved by the building official.

B. Temporary connection. The building official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary

connection of the building or system to the utility, source of energy, fuel or power.

C. Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official shall have the authority to authorize

disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this chapter and the

referenced codes and standards set forth in §160.003 in case of emergency where necessary to

eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made

without the approval required by §160.090. The building official shall notify the serving utility and

where possible the owner or the owner's authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure

or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to

disconnection, the owner, the owner's authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or

service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.

Section 160.027 Code Review and Appeals Board A. Created. There is hereby created a Code Review and Appeals Board.

B. Board Composition and Appointment. The Code Review and Appeals Board shall have seven (7)

members and one (1) nonvoting ex officio member. The members of the Committee shall be

appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Trustees.

1. The nonvoting ex officio member shall be the Village Administrator or their designee.

2. Although not mandatory, the composition of the Code Review and Appeals Board shall strive to

include persons with the following expertise by experience, training or education .

a. Architect

b. Structural Engineer

c. Electrician

d. Mechanical Technician

e. Residential Homebuilder

f . Commercial Builder/ Developer

3. At least one (1) member shall be a Village resident.

4. At least one (1) member shall be the Corn belt Fire District Fire Chief or their designee.

5. A member shall not vote or otherwise rule on any appeal in which the member;

a. Is engaged as a contractor or material dealer

b. Is in the preparation of plans or specifications

c. Has any personal interest.

C. Terms and Qualifications. The terms of the seven (7) regular appointed members of the Code

Review and Appeals Board shall be for terms of three (3) years. All terms shall expire on May 30th in

their final year.

D. Chair and Vice Chair. The Code Review and Appeals Board shall elect from its members a Chair and

Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair when the Chair is absent or

otherwise unable to perform those duties. The term of the position of Chair and Vice Chair shall be

limited to t hree years and no Chair or Vice Chair shall serve consecutive terms.

E. Rules and By-Laws. The Code Review and Appeals Board may adopt additional rules and by-laws

consistent with other provisions of this chapter.

F. Duties. The Code Review and Appeals Board shall :

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1. Carry on a continuing review of and shall advise the Board of Trustees regarding all construction

and maintenance codes adopted and enforced by the Village.

2. Hear appeals by persons or entities directly or materially affected by a code violation or

decisions involving codes as it applies to construct ion or maintenance activities to which an

adopted code is in place.

3. Issue, amend, and withdraw administrative rules which implement, interpret and clarify the

requirements ofthis chapter. Persons shall comply with these administrat ive rules to the same

extent they are required to comply with this chapter. The administrative rules shall implement,

interpret and clarify the requirements of this chapter and shall not amend the chapter or its

policies.

a. At least fourteen (14) days prior to its effective date, the Code Review and Appeal Board shall send a copy of the administrative rules to the Board of Trustees for review.

b. Upon written request of any two (2) Board of Trustees members prior to the effective date of the administrative rule, the rule shall be subject to Board of Trustees review. After such a written request, t he administrative rule shall not be effective until considered and acted upon by the Board of Trustees. The administrative rule shall go into effect after such action unless disapproved by a majority or the Board of Trustees members or withdrawn by the Code Review and Appeal Board. The administrative rule shall go into effect after such act ion unless disapproved by a majority or the Board of Trustees members or withdrawn by the Code Review and Appeal Board.

c. The form and legality of each administrative rule shall be approved by the Village Attorney prior to its effective date.

d. The Code Review and Appeal Board shall publish all of its rules in pamphlet form on or before the effective date of the rules.

e. Prior to the effective date of an administrative rule, a copy shall be filed with the Village Clerk and Village Administrator, and a copy shall be sent to the Board of Trustees.

4. Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Board of Trustees.

Section 160.028 Violations. A. Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter,

extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated

by this chapter, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of

this chapter.

B. Notice of violation . The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or stop work

order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving,

removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of th is

chapter, or in violation of a detail statement or a plan approved thereunder, or in violation of a

permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter. Such order shall direct the

discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

C. Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with in the time prescribed by

such notice, the building official is authorized to request the Village Attorney to institute the

appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require

the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the

provisions of this chapter or of the stop work order or direction made pursuant thereto .

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D. Violation penalties . Any person who violates a provision of this chapter or fails to comply with any of

the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in

violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit

or certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

Section 160.029 Stop work order. A. Notice to owner or the owner's authorized agent. Upon notice from the building official that work

on any building or structure is being executed contrary to the provisions of this chapter or in an

unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall

be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's authorized

agent or to the person performing the work and shall state the conditions under which work will be

permitted to resume.

B. Unlawfu l continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after

having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform

to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties or fines as prescribed by the

Village of Mahomet Municipal Code and the State of Illinois laws.

Section 160.030 CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING

• ADD: TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WI ND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM Winter Air Mean

GROUND Ice Barrier

Flood SEISMIC DESIGN Weathering Termite Annual

SNOW LOAD Speed Topographic Special Wind Wind-borne CATEGORY Frost Line Design Underlayment

Hazards Freezing

Temp Required Index Temp (mph) Effects Region Debris Zone Depth

20 115 No No No B Severe 32" Moderate t o Heavy -S Yes 197S 126S S2

• Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

o ADD: The protection standard is the base flood. The lowest floor and all electrical,

heating, ventilating, plumbing and air condition ing equipment shall be located at or

above the Flood Protection Elevation except that water and sewer pipes, electric lines,

telecommunication lines and other utility service facilities may be located below the

flood protection elevation provided that they are water proofed and protected from

damage by hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces . The best available base flood data are

listed below. Whenever a party disagrees with the best data available, the party shall

finance the detailed Engineering study needed to replace the existing data with better

data and submit it to the Village of Mahomet, FEMA, and the IDNR I OWR for approval

prior to any development of the site.

o The base flood elevation for the floodplains of the Sangamon River shall be as delineated on the 100-year profiles in the Countywide Flood Insurance Study of Champaign County, Illinois prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency dated October 2, 2013.

o The base flood elevation for each floodplain delineated as an "AH Zone" or "AO Zone" shall be that elevation (or depth) delineated on the Flood Insurance Rate Map of Champaign County, Illinois dated October 2, 2013.

o The base flood elevation for each of the remaining floodplains delineated as an "A Zone" on the Flood Insurance Rate Map of Champaign County, Illinois shall be determined according to the best data available from Federal, State or other sources .

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o The base flood elevation for the floodplains for any river, creek, stream, ditch, or other identified rnajor channel with an upstream drainage area larger than one (1) square mile in areas not designated on the Flood Insurance Rate Map of Champaign County shall be determined according to the best data available from Federal, State or other sources. Should no other data exist, an Engineering study must be financed by the applicant to determine base flood elevations.

301.2.4 Floodplain Construction o ADD: Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas shall

comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code. R302.3 Two-family dwellings. AMEND: Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be

constructed the same as R302 .2 Townhouses.

R302.4 Dwelling unit rated penetrations .

o AMEND: Penetrations of wall or floor-ceiling assemblies required to be fire-resistance

rated in accordance with section R302.2 or R302.3 and roof/ceiling assemblies in

accordance with section R302.3 Exception 2 shall be protected in accordance with this

section.

• R302 .4.3 Ducts and air transfer openings.

o ADD: Penetrations by ducts and air transfer openings of a fire-resistance rated

floor/ceiling and/or roof/ceiling assembly shall be protected by a listed fire damper or

ceiling radiation damper.

• R302.5.l Opening protection .

o DELETE: equipped with a self-closing device.

• R307 DELETE_TOILET, BATH AND SHOWER SPACES

• R308.4.7 Glazing at the bottom stair landing.

o ADD: Glazing located perpendicular to the stair run at the bottom of the stairway and

where the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524mm) above the landing and within 60

inches (1524mm) horizontally ofthe bottom tread nosing shall be considered a

hazardous location.

• R309.3 Flood Hazard Areas

o AMEND: For buildings located in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2(1)­

garage floors shall be:

• Elevated to or above the Base Flood Elevation as determined in accordance with

Section R322.0l.

• Garage floors are at or above grade on not less than one (1) side.

• Below the Flood Protect ion Elevation, the garage must be built of materials not

susceptible to flood damage.

• R309.5 Fire Sprinklers

o AMEND: When private garages are protected by fire sprinklers where the garage wal l

has been designed based on Table R302 .1(2), Footnote a. Sprinklers in garages shall be

connected to an automatic sprinkler system that complies with NFPA 13D Garage

sprinklers shall be residential sprinklers or quick-response sprinklers, designed to

provide a density of 0.05 gpm/ft2. Garage doors shall not be considered obstructions

with respect to sprinkler placement .

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• R 313.2 One-and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems.

o ADD: If installed, automatic res idential fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and

installed in accordance with Section NFPA 13D.

• R 313 Automatic Fire Sprinklers

o R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems.

• AMEND: When an automatic residential fire sprinkler system is installed in

townhouses it shall comply with the following.

• Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be

required where additions or alterations are made to existing

townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler

system installed.

• AMEND: R313 .1.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler

systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with

NFPA 13D.

o R313 .2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems.

• AMEND: When an automatic residential fire sprinkler system is installed in one­

and two-family dwellings it shall comply with the following.

• R313 .2.1 AMEND Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall be designed

and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D.

• R317 .3.2 Fastenings for wood foundations.

o ADD: Wood foundations are not allowed in the Village of Mahomet.

• R318 .4 Foam plastic protection .

o AMEND: In areas where the probability of termite infestation is "very heavy" as

indicated in Figure R301.2(6), extruded and expanded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate

and other foam plastics shall not be installed on the exterior face or under interior or

exterior foundation walls or slab foundat ions located below grade. The clearance

between foam plastics installed above grade and exposed earth shall be not less than 6

inches (152 mm). ADD Termite resistant foams shall be used.

o Exceptions:

• 1. Bu ildings where the structural members of walls, floors, ceilings and roofs are

entirely of noncombustible materials or pressure-preservat ive-treated wood.

• 2. Where in addition to the requirements of Section R318.l, an approved

method of protecting the foam plastic and structure from subterranean termite

damage is used.

• 3. On t he interior side of basement walls.

• R319.1 Address identification.

o AMEND: Buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address

identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or

road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast w ith their

background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabet ical letters. Numbers

shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be no larger than 6 inches and not less than

2.5 inches in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inch. Where required by the

fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved

locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road

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other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall

be maintained.

• AMEND: Section R322.1.4 Establishing the Design Flood Elevation o 1. One (1) foot above the Base Flood Elevation (i.e. at the Flood Protection Elevation) as

determined per Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code and Table R301.2{1) . o DELETE: 2.

• Section R322.l.4.1 Determination of Design Flood Elevations

o ADD: 3. The design flood elevation shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code and Table R301.2(1) .

• R326.1 o AMEND: General. See 152.046 (G) the Mahomet municipal code.

• R326.2

o ADD: Natural topography. Natural topography that prevents direct access to the pool or

spa area shall include but not be limited to cliffs and natural rock formations. A natural

barrier approved by the governing body shall be acceptable provided that the degree of

protection is not less than the protection afforded by the requirements of Sections

152.046 (G) of the Mahomet municipal code.

• R332.3 DELETE : Coastal High Hazard Areas

Section 160.031 CHAPTER 4 FOUNDATIONS • R401.3 Drainage.

o AMEND: Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other

approved point of collection that does not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded to drain

surface water away from foundation walls as per the Infrastructure Design Manual of

the subdivision ordinance. See also Chapter 33 of this code.

• R402.1 Wood foundat ions.

o ADD: Wood foundations are not allowed in the Village of Mahomet.

• 403 .1.1

o DELETE: Footings for wood foundations shall be in accordance with the details set forth

in Section R403 .2, and Figures R403.1(2) and R403 .1(3).

• R403 .l.5 Slope. o AMEND: The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall

not have a slope exceeding one-unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope) .

Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top

surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will

exceed one-unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).

• R403 .l.6 Foundation anchorage.

o ADD: Exceptions:

• 1. Foundation anchorage spaced as required to provide equivalent anchorage to

Y,-inch-diameter (12.7 mm) anchor bolts .

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be secured to the ground at all corners to prevent lateral movement and uplift,

which may consist of screw in anchors, steel posts on inside corners, anchor

bolts to concrete floor or any approved ground anchoring system.

• FIGURE R403.1(2) DELETE: PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION BASEMENT WALL SECTION

• FIGURE R403.1(3) DELETE: PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION CRAWL SPACE SECTION

• TABLE R403.3(2) DELETE: AIR-FREEZING INDEX FOR U.S. LOCATIONS BY COUNTY

• FIGURE R403 .3(2) DELETE : AIR-FREEZING INDEX AN ESTIMATE OF THE 100-YEAR RETURN PERIOD

• FIGURE R403 .3(3) DELETE: INSULATION PLACEMENT FOR FROST-PROTECTED FOOTINGS

ADJACENT TO UNHEATED SLAB-ON-GROUND STRUCTURE

• FIGURE R403.3(4) DELETE: INSULATION PLACEMENT FOR FROST-PROTECTED FOOTINGS

ADJACENT TO HEATED STRUCTURE

• R403 .l.7.4 Alternate clearances.

o AMEND: Alternate clearances are permitted, subject to the approval of the building

official. The build ing official is permitted to require an investigation and

recommendation of a qualified engineer to demonstrate that the intent of this section

has been satisfied. Such an investigation shall include consideration of material, height

of slope, slope gradient, load intensity and erosion characteristics of slope material.

• R404.l.8 AMEND: Rubble stone masonry are not allowed in the Village of Mahomet.

• R404.2 DELETE: Wood foundation walls.

• TABLE R404.2.3 DELETE: PLYWOOD GRADE AND THICKNESS FOR WOOD FOUNDATION

CONSTRUCTION (30 pcf equivalent-fluid weight soil pressure)

• FIGURE R403 .1(2) DELETE: PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION BASEMENT WALL SECTION

• FIGURE R403 .1(3) DELETE: PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION CRAWL SPACE SECTION

• R405 .2 DELETE: Wood foundations .

• R406.3 DELETE: Damp proofing for wood foundations .

• R406.3.4 DELETE: Backfill.

• R408.07 Flood Resistance

o DELETE: the exception.

Section 160.032 CHAPTER S FLOORS

• R504 PRESSURE PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD FLOORS (ON GROUND)

o ADD: Wood floors on the ground are prohibited.

• R506.2.2 Base.

o DELETE: Except ion

• R507 Exterior Decks

o ADD: R507.9 Flood Resistance. For exterior decks located in flood hazard areas

established in Table R301.2(1):

o ADD: Exterior decks shall be anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral

movement under conditions of the base flood. o ADD: Exterior decks shall be constructed in a flood resistant manner in accordance with

Section R322 of this code.

Section 160.033 CHAPTER 6 WALL CONSTRUCTION

• R601 General

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o ADD: R601.3 Flood Resistance Walls constructed for buildings located in flood hazard

areas shall comply with Section R322 of this code.

• R602 .1.9

o AMEND: Particleboard. Particle board cannot be used.

• TABLE R602.3(3) REQUIREMENTS FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL WALL SHEATHING USED TO

RESIST WIND PRESSURES a, b, c

o DELETE: ROW 1

MINIMUM ULTIMATE DESIGN MINIMUM NAIL MINIMUM WOOD NOMINAL MAXIMUM WALL PANEL NAIL SPACING WIND SPEED V,,.

STRUCTURAL PANEL STUD SPACING {mph)

PANEL SPAN Penetration RATING

THICKNESS (inches) Edges Field Wind exposure category Size {Inches) (Inches) (Inches o.c.) {Inches o.c.) II c

6dC0111111011 1.5 24'0 I 16 6 L 1-lO 115 (2.0" x 0.11 ") •

dConunon 11

16

16 6 12 170 1-10 1.75 2-1 16

(2 .5" x 0.131 ") 2-1 6 11 1-lO I IS

• TABLE R602 .3(4)

o DELETE: ALLOWABLE SPANS FOR PARTICLEBOARD WALL SHEATHING a

• TABLE R602 .7.4

o ADD: MAXIMUM SPANS FOR HEADERS OVER OPENINGS IN WALLS SIZE OF HEADER

o MAX. SPAN OF HEADERS IN NON BEARING WALLS

• 2-2x4<6'

• 2-2 x 6 8'

• 2-2 x 8 10'

• 2-2 x 10 12'

• 2-2 x 12 16'

o 1Nominal4-inch-thick single headers may be substituted for double members.

• TABLE R602.7.5

o AMEND: MINIMUM NUMBER OF FULL HEIGHT STUDS AT EACH END OF HEADERS IN

EXTERIOR WALLS MAX. HEADER SPAN MINIMUM NUMBER OF STUDS

• <4' 112' 2 16' 3

• TABLE R602.10.4 BRACING METHODS

o AMEND: PBS particle board sheathing is not allowed.

• R603.l General.

D

110

135

110

o AMEND: Elements shall be straight and free of any defects that would significantly affect

structural performance. Cold-formed steel wall framing members shall be in accordance

with the requirements of this section . Cold-Formed Steel Wall Framing is limited to

single story residential buildings .

• R605

o AMEND: PARTICLEBOARD Particle board cannot be used as sheathing.

• R606.4.2

o AMEND: Rubble stone masonry wall . Rubble stone masonry walls are prohibited .

Section 160.034 CHAPTER 7 WALL COVERING

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• TABLE R703 .3(1)

o AMEND: SIDING MINIMUM ATIACHMENT AND MINIMUM THICKNESS REMOVE Particle Board Row of the table.

Section 160.035 CHAPTER 8 ROOF-CEILING CONSTRUCTION

• R802.11 Roof tie-down.

o AMEND: All raters be connected to the supporting wall assembly Trusses shall be

attached to supporting wall assemblies by connections capable of resisting uplift forces

Section 160.036 CHAPTER 9 ROOF ASSEMBLIES

• R903.4.1 Overflow drains and scuppers.

o AMEND: Where roof drains are required, overflow dra ins having the same size as the

roof drains shall be installed with the inlet flow line located 2 inches (51 mm) above the

low point of the roof, or overflow scuppers having three times the size of the roof drains

and having a minimum opening height of 4 inches (102 mm) shall be installed in the

adjacent parapet walls with the inlet flow located 2 inches (51 mm) above the low point

of the adjacent roof. The installation and sizing of overflow drains, leaders and

conductors shall comply with the currently adopted Residential Building Code and

Village of Mahomet Storm Water Code. Overflow drains shall discharge to an approved

location and shall not be connected to roof drain lines.

Section 160.037 CHAPTER 11 [REI ENERGY EFFICIENCY DELETE: in its entirety.

Section 160.038 CHAPTER 13 GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ml301.1.1 Flood Res istant Installation

o ADD: M1301.1.2 All mechanical appliances, equipment and systems shall comply with

the applicable provisions of Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code.

• M1307.6 Plumbing connections.

o AMEND: Potable water and drainage system connect ions to equipment and appliances

regulated by th is code shall be in accordance with State of Illinois Plumbing Code.

Section 160.039 CHAPTER 14 HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES

• M1401.5 Flood Hazard

o ADD: All heating and cooling appliances, equipment, and systems shall comply with the

applicable provisions of Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code.

• M1411.3.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes.

o AMEND: Components of the condensate disposal system shall be ABS, cast iron, copper,

cross-linked polyethylene, CPVC, galvanized steel, PE-RT, polyethylene, polypropylene or

PVC pipe or tubing. Components shall be selected fo r the pressure and temperature

rating of the installation. Joints and connections shall be made in accordance with the

applicable provisions of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code Condensate waste and drain

line size shall be not less than 3/4-inch (19 mm) nominal diameter from the drain pan

connection to the place of condensate disposal. Where the drain pipes from more than

one unit are manifolded together for condensate drainage, the pipe or tubing shall be

sized in accordance with an approved method .

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Section 160.040 CHAPTER 20 BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS

• M2001.4 Flood Resistant Installation

o ADD: All boilers, water heaters, and their control systems shall comply with the

applicable provisions of Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code.

Section 160.041 CHAPTER 21 HVDRONIC PIPING

• M2105.22.1 Flood Hazard

o ADD: All hydronic piping systems within a flood hazard area shall be water proofed to

prevent contamination by flood waters. Hydronic piping systems that are connected to

or which utilize ground water shall be constructed in such manner as to prevent

backflow of flood waters into the ground water.

Section 160.042 CHAPTER 24 FUEL GAS

• G2403 ADD: General Definitions

o Design Flood Elevation : The design flood elevation shall be the Flood Protection

Elevation as established by Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code (ie 1 foot

above the Base Flood Elevation).

o Flood Hazard Area: All lands subject to inundation by the Base Flood, as established by

Chapter 151 of the Mahomet Municipal Code and Table R301.2(1} of this code.

SECTION 160.043 CHAPTERS 29-32 DELETE: IN THEIR ENTIRETY

SECTION 160.044 CHAPTER 33 STORM DRAINAGE

• AMEND: GENERAL o Scope.

• The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, design, construction

and installation of storm water, ground water and miscellaneous water

drainage.

o Requirements

• There shall be no discharge from private property that creates or contributes to

a public hazard or public nuisance.

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No sump pump outlets or storm water dra inage systems shall be connected into

a sanitary sewer system.

No person shall hereafter construct, build, establish, replace or maintain any

sump pump which discharges onto a public right-of-way, or other public

property maintained by the village without obtaining written permission from

the Village Administrator.

• Failure to obtain written permission from the Administrator for a dry weather

water outlet discharge onto a public street, public sidewalk, or other public

property shall be deemed a violation of the Village of Mahomet Residential

Code.

• DOWNSPOUTS AND ROOF DRAINS

o Downspouts and roof drains shall discharge onto the ground no closer than five feet to a

property line or be connected to a subsoil drain.

• SUBSOIL DRAIN PIPE

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SUBSOIL DRAIN PIPE

MATERIAL STANDARD

Cast-iron pipe ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301

ASTM F 405; CSA B182.l; CSA B182.6; CSA Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe B182.8

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Plastic pipe (type sewer pipe, SOR ASTM D 2729; ASTM 03034; ASTM F 891; CSA 35, PS25, PS50 or PSlOO) B182.2; CSA B182.4

Stainless steel drainage systems, Type 316L ASME Al12.3.l

Vitrified clay pipe ASTM C 4; ASTM C 700

Corrugated PVC Pipe with a Smooth Interior ASTM F-949

Corrugated PE Pipe with a Smooth Interior ASTM M-294

o ADD:

• Corrugated PVC Pipe with a Smooth Interior

• Corrugated PE Pipe with a Smooth Interior

• SUBSOIL DRAINS

ASTM F-949

ASTM M-294

o Subsoil drains shall be open-jointed, horizontally split or perforated pipe conforming to

one of the standards listed in Subsoil Drain Pipe table. Such drains shall be not less than

4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. Where the building is subject to backwater, the subsoil

drain shall be protected by an accessibly located backwater valve. Subsoil drains shall

discharge to a trapped area drain, sump, dry well or approved location above ground.

The subsoil sump shall not be required to have either a gas-tight cover or a vent.

• SUMPS WITH PUMPING SYSTEMS

o Pumping system. The sump pump pit and discharge piping shall conform to:

• Pump capacity and head. The sump pump shall be of a capacity and head

appropriate to anticipated use requirements .

• Sump pit. The sump pit shall be not less than 18 inches in diameter and 24

inches deep, unless otherwise approved. The pit shall be accessible and located

so that all drainage flows into the pit by gravity. The sump pit shall be

constructed of tile, steel, plastic, cast-iron, concrete or other approved material,

with a removable cover adequate to support anticipated loads in the area of

use. The pit floor shall be solid and provide permanent support for the pump.

• Electrical. Electrical outlets shall meet the requirements of E3902.5 exception 2.

o Sump pump discharge shall be connected to a drainage facility.

• Exception

• When no drainage facilities are present; sump pumps, footing drains,

downspouts, and other sources of water independent of water/waste

systems shall discharge not less than ten feet away from the nearest

property line.

o Maintenance

• Sump pump discharge pipe shall be maintained by the property owner .

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• The owner or owner's agent is responsible for making a water tight

connection to the drainage facilities .

• Where a sump pump discharge line or drainage tiles are provided, a property

owners association shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the

drainage facilities.

• Connections to public or quasi-public drainage piping must be inspected by the

Village Building Inspector or designee of the Village Administrator.

Section 160.045 CHAPTER 35 ELECTRICAL DEFINITIONS o ADD: Definit ion

• Flood proofing: Constructed so that the item is water tight and able to fully

resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces.

Section 160.046 CHAPTER 36 SERVICES

• E3607.7 Grounding to Metal Water Piping

o AMEND: Use of the metal piping system utilized for the supply of potable water from a

municipal pot able water supply fef as the primary/only grounding method is strictly

prohibited. See Ord . 52 .02 (J)for additional information.

o E3902.3 Outdoor Receptacles

• ADD: Outdoor receptacles in flood hazard areas shall be placed above the flood

protection elevation .

Section 160.047 CHAPTER 39 POWER AND LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION

• E3902.5 Unfinished basement receptacles .

• Exceptions:

o ADD: A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm

system . Receptacles installed in accordance with this exception shall not be considered

as meeting the requirement of Section E3901.9. [210.8(A)(5) Exception]

o ADD: 2. Each permanently installed mechanical device is to be supplied power on a

dedicated circuit with a single receptacle circuit without GFCI or AFCI apparatuses.

• E3902.16 AMEND: Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection .

o Bedrooms only

SECTION 160.048 ADOPT THE FOLLOWING APPENDICES WITH NOTED CHANGES.

• APPENDIX A SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING

• APPENDIX B SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH DRAFT

HOODS, CATEGORY I APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE WITH TYPE B VENTS

• APPENDIX C EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT-VENT VENTING SYSTEMS

• APPENDIX D RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE

INSTALLATION

• APPENDIX E MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS.

o Adopt the title of this section for references purposes.

• ADD: Mobile homes installation, tie down, Installers acts as per Illinois State

laws.

• (210 ILCS 115/) Mobile Home Park Act .

• (210 ILCS 120/) Illinois Mobile Home Tiedown Act .

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• (430 ILCS 120/) Illinois Manufactured Home Installers Act .

• APPENDIX F PASSIVE RADON GAS CONTROLS

o Adopt the t itle and add Illinois radon mitigation laws .

o NUCLEAR SAFETY (420 ILCS 52/) Radon Resistant Construction Act.

o TITLE 32: ENERGY CHAPTER II: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

SUBCHAPTER b: RADIATION PROTECTION PART 422 REGULATIONS FOR RADON SERVICE

PROVIDERS SECTION 422.160 MITIGATION STANDARD FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL

CONSTRUCTION.

• APPENDIX I PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL

o DELETE: Text and replace with see Section 53.017 Building sewers and private sewers

• APPENDIX J EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

e DELETE: AJ102.4 .

o AJ301.2 Water closets. Where any water closet is replaced with a newly manufactured

water closet, the replacement water closet shall comply with the requirements of Illinois

Plumbing code.

• APPENDIX N -VENTING METHODS

DELETE: THE FOLLOWING APPENDICES

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APPENDIX G PIPING STANDARDS FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS

APPENDIX H PATIO COVERS

APPENDIX K - SOUND TRANSMISSION

APPENDIX L PERMIT FEES

APPENDIX M - HOME DAY CARE-R-3 OCCUPANCY

APPENDIX 0 -AUTOMATIC VEHICULAR GATES

APPENDIX P - SIZING OF WATER PIPING SYSTEM

APPENDIX Q - Reserved

APPENDIX R - LIGHT STRAW-CLAY CONSTRUCTION

APPENDIX S - STRAWBALE CONSTRUCTION

APPENDIX T - RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR WORST-CASE TESTING OF ATMOSPHERIC

VENTING SYSTEMS UNDER N1102.4 OR N1105 CONDITIONS</= 5ACH50

APPENDIX U - SOLAR-READY PROVISIONS DETACHED ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,

MULTIPLE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS (TOWNHOUSES)