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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3039 Adopting Building CodesOrdinance 3039 Page ! ofl ORDINANCE NO 3039 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AMENDING AND UPDATING CHAPTER 16.04, BUILDING CODE, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, TO INCORPORATE THE • 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, WITH APPENDICES J AND M • 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, WITH APPENDICES B, F, G, H, AND K • 2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, • 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH APPENDICES B, C, D107, E AND F • 2009UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, • 2009 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE • INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL PERFORMANCE CODE FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, D, AND E AND CURRENT CODES RELATING TO THE WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE; AND RELATED WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE CHANGES, WITH CHANGES AND EXCEPTIONS AS SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE WHEREAS, VTMC Chapter 16.04, Building Code adopts and incorporates by reference various building construction codes and sections of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) in conformance with the State Building Code Act (RCW Ch. 19.27), including any amendments thereto (PTMC 16.04.010); and WHEREAS, the State of Washington establishes the State Building Code in RCW 19.27.031, and amended the same in 2003 to require cities and counties to implement the International Building Code, and WHEREAS, the State Building Code Council adopted, with amendments, the 2009editions of the International Codes in November of 2009, and these became effective statewide on July ls` of 2010, and WHEREAS, the City Council in adoption Ordinance 2867 (adopted July 6, 2004) implemented the 2003 International Building Code, the 2003 International Residential Code, 2003 International Mechanical Code, 2003 International Fire Code and took other actions set forth in Ordinance; and WHEREAS, although PTMC 16.04.010 automatically adopts any amendments to the State Building Code Act. the City Council desires to revise and update Chapter 16.04, and other sections of the PTMC, consistent with current law, to adopt the 2009 edition of several International Codes, and further to adopt several appendices, and make other changes, as set forth in this Ordinance. Ordinance 3039 Page 2 of ~2 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Amendment -Adoption of 2009 International Codes, and. Chapter 16.0, Building Code, of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows (underline is added, strike is deleted: See attached Exhibit A SECTION 2. Repeal. The following sections of the Port Townsend Municipal Cade are hereby repealed (provided, they shall remain in effect until the effective date of this ordinance, when they are superceded by the section adopted by this Ordinance): See attached Exhibit B. SECTION 4. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order or judgment shall not affect the validity or constitutionality ofthe remainder of any part of this ordinance. To this end, the provisions of each clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this law are declared severable. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after the date of its publication in the mamier provided by law. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this seventh day of June 2010. Michelle Sandoval, Mayor Attest: Pvnela Kolacy, MMC City Clerk Approved as to Form: .1 L z~"~_ John P. Watts City Attorney Ordinance 3039-Cxhibi[A Page I of 5 Exhibit A Chapter 1.6.04 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODE 1.6.04.010 Purpose The purpose of the codes and regulations adopted in this title is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City of Port Townsend. [t is not the purpose or intent to create or designate any particular class or group of persons to be especially protected or benefited, nor is it intended to create any special relationship with any group or individual. 16.04.020 Adoption of codes by reference. The following codes, as now or hereafter amended, one copy of which shall be on file with the City Clerk for use and examination by the public, are hereby adopted by this reference as if fully set forth in this chapter and as specifically modified or amended as set forth in this chapter: A. The International Building Code, =-~- ~- «Edition, published by the International Code Council, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 5 ] -50 WAC, and as subsequently amended by this chapter, is hereby adopted along with Appendix Chapters J and M as adopted by WAC 51-50. B. The International Residential Code +~ _ ;Edition, published by the International Code Council, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, and as subsequently amended by this chapter, is hereby adopted along with Appendix Chapters B, F, G, H, and K. C. The International Mechanical Code f~,. ', Edition, published by the International Code Council, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC; except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be and specified in NFPA ~8 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code). D. The International Fire Code s,x- __Edition, published by the International Code Council, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 WAC; and as subsequently amended by this chapter, is hereby adopted along with Appendix Chapters B, C, D107, E and F. E. The Uniform Plumbing Code ~~;~ i...,. Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-56 WAC, and as subsequently amended by this chapter, provided That any provisions that affect fuel gas piping are not adopted, is hereby adopted. F. The Washington State Energy Code as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-1 l WAC, is hereby adopted. .,. ~ 'waL :..-"-s3t. '.r s.~ lam. :.Fe: -1-:. W-Y~FS ~2s.:~i< j $*_l. C f i..~Y.' L4 w ``-'x,s.'_,{.~:'x~7ree'-rri,~ts~{=:.~,., ,. .;.<v{G;a}-m:taa~ (_:` k.-i-i- c `,.: -a==[ ?:~ NOTE (NOTE DOES NOT BECOME PART OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE); THIS IS DELETED BECAUSE THiS CODE NO LONGER EXISTS. ITS PROVISIONS, AS APPLICABLE, HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO I-CODES. Ordinance 3039-Fxhibit.9 Page 2 of S G. The International Existing Buildings Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted. H. The International Code Council Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, including appendices A, B, C, D and E, is hereby adopted. 16.04.030 Conflicts between codes In case of conflict among the building code, the residential code, the mechanical code, the fire code, and the plumbing code, the first named code shall govern. In case of conflicts between other codes and provisions adopted by this chapter, the code or provision that is the most specific, as determined by the building official, shall apply. 16.04.040 Administrative provisions The administrative provisions as specified in chapter one (1) ofthe International Building Code (IBC) as adopted and as subsequently amended by this chapter shall be used as the general administrative provisions for the codes listed in PTMC section 16.04.020. As such the administrative provisions of other than the IBC shall not be in effect, except when they contain a higher degree of specificity as determined by the building official. 16.04.050 Enforcement authority designated Any reference in the codes listed in PTMC 16.04.020 to `building official', `code official', `authority having jurisdiction' or other designation relating to the enforcement of the provisions of the codes shall be deemed to mean the Director of Development Services or his or her designee. 16.04.060 Fees Airy fee schedule in any of the codes listed in P`IMC ] 6.04.020 shall be void. All fee schedules shall be listed in a separate fee resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend. 16.04.070 Building code amendments The following sections in the adopted International Building Code are hereby amended: .,, ~~ ;, ". 3i ,s.rgs ,.. ,. F. NOTE (THE NOTE DOES NOT BECOME PART OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE): THIS SECTION IS DELETED BECAUSE IT HAS BECOME INCORPORATED INTO t-CODE PROVISIONS, AND NO LONGER NEEDS A SEPARATE LOCAL PROVISION). A. Section 105.2 item #4 is amended to read: Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, provided the wall is set back from any adjacent property lines or structures a distance at least equal to the height of the wall and the material retained Ordinance 3039 - L%xhtbii a Page 3 of 5 slopes 1:2 (or less) up and away from the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class 1, II or II-A liquids. Kr :r.."' ,,,- ~~, fir, i NOTE (THE NOTE DOES NOT BECOME PART OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE): THIS SECTION IS MODIFIED FROM THE I-CODE TO DELETE A PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR SUCH STRUCTURES. UNDER THE I-CODE, A DECK UNDER 30" 1N HEIGHT AND LESS THAN 200 SF AND ATTACHED TO A HOUSE WOULD REQUIRE A PERMIT. (. 4esbfE7n F{1?-?. }tc}~s=r-I:L.i-a}}tela~3e~I.{Ea_read ~,l~.tr;~s-anc~-c~tl~ec-}3aai greund eE}krtp}vrcr~k= NOTE (THE NOTE DOES NOT BECOME PART OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE): THIS SECTION IS DELETED BECAUSE IT HAS BECOME INCORPORATED fNTO 1-CODE PROVISIONS, AND NO LONGER NEEDS A LOCAL PROVISION). ~~3. Section 110.1 is amended by the addition of the following: EXCEPTION: R-3 and U occupancies ;31=. Section 110.2, is amended to read: After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of the codes adopted by Chapter 16.04 PTMC or other pertinent laws that are enforced by the jurisdiction, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy on a form developed by the City to display the information that is relevant to identify the facility and code requirements. 16.04.080 Fire code amendments The following sections in the adopted International Fire Code are hereby amended: A. Section 503; Fire Apparatus Access Roads, is amended to read: 503.1.1 Emergency Vehicle Access Emergency vehicle access (EV access) shall be provided from a public or private street to a parcel(s) of land that has a building or facility on it. EV access shall be required for every building or facility hereafter constructed, altered or installed and shall extend to within 150 feet of any portion of the facility as measured by an approved route around the exterior. Emergency vehicle access shall be provided and maintained in accordance with this article. Ordinance 3039- Fehibit A Yage 4 of 5 503.1.2 Modifications. A. When buildings are protected with an approved automatic Lire sprinkler system, the provisions of this section may be modified. B. When a site is constrained due to topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades, or other similar conditions, the director, after conferring with the fire marshal, may modify the requirements of this article to provide an equivalent means of fire protection and EV access. 503.1.3 Exceptions. The provisions of this section do not apply to the following: A. All common residential accessory buildings similar to Group U occupancies (private garages, carports, sheds, some agricultural buildings, tanks, towers and fences over six feet tall) as defined by the most current edition of the building code as adopted by the city; B. A remodel, or alteration of existing uses or structures if the proposed change does not increase the hazard due to change in occupancy or intensification of the use. 503.1.4 Additional access. More than one EV access may be required when the access is impaired by vehicle congestion, adverse terrain or climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access. 503.2 EV access specifications. A. Width (travel surface). EV access serving one or two dwelling units shall be 16 feet or more in width. EV access for all other projects shall be as required by the City Engineering Design Standards. B. Vertical Clearance. EV access shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than ] 3 feet. six inches. C. Surface. EV access shall be paved and shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Alternate all-weather surfacing may be considered. Individual single-family or duplex EV access surface treatment may be gravel. D. Turning Radius. A minimum outside turning radius of 45 feet shal I be provided for all EV access. E. Turnarounds. A dead-end EV access in excess of 260 feet in length shall be provided with a turnaround conforming to the cul-de-sac or hammerhead requirements set forth in Article 1[ ofthis chapter. F. Grade. The maximum street grade (profile) of an EV access shall be 12 percent. Ordinance 3039- Fahibrt A Page ~ qf5 G. Obstruction. The required width of an EV access shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parked vehicles. Minimum required widths and clearances established under these standards shall be maintained at all times. H. Signs. When required by the director, approved signs or other approved. notices shall be provided and maintained for EV access to identify such streets and prohibit the obstruction thereof, or both. "No Parking -Fire Lane" signs shall be installed in conformance with IFC appendix D, section D103.6. L Gates. If not otherwise prohibited, a gate may be installed in compliance with the following provisions: 1. Locked gates shall have an emergency vehicle access override device approved by the Director" 2. .All electrically activated gates will have default capabilities to the unlocked position and swing or move freely in the event of power lass. 3. The minimum EV access width of a gate shall be 12 feet for one-way access and 20 feet for two-way access. 4. Gates shall be constructed in a manner that does not permit obstruction from the accumulation of snow. 5. Gates shall be set back a minimum 35 feet from the nearest intersecting street. A turnaround immediately outside the gate may be required if determined necessary by the director. 503.3 EV access approval. EV accesses shall be constructed and approved prior to issuance of the building permit for which access is required. 16.04.090 Liability It is the express intent of the City of Port Townsend that the responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall rest with the permit applicant and his or her agents. 16.04.100 Violations and penalties Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties and enforcement provisions of Chapter 20.10 PTMC. 16.04.110 Appeals All appeals authorized by the codes adopted by reference by this chapter as to the suitability of alternate materials and methods ofconstruction and from other rulings, interpretations or enforcement actions of those officials charged with enforcing the codes shall be to the City of Port Townsend hearings examiner as established by Chapter 2.14 PTMC. The hearings examiner shall serve in lieu of al] boards of appeals mentioned or described in the codes adopted by this chapter. Minor Housekeeping Changes to Ordinances 3026, 3034, 3035, 3037, 3038 and 3039 (Adopted by Counci109/07/10) LIST OF REVISIONS Minor Housekeeping Revisions to Recently Adopted Ordinances 3026 - Administrative Procedures (July 19, 2010), 3034 -Height Overlay (March 1, 2010), 3035 -Zoning Code Amendments (June 21, 2010), 3037 -Historic Preservation Code (Ch. 17.30 PTMC) (Jaly 19, 2010), 3038 -Bulk and Scale (July 19, 2010), and 3039 -Building Code (June 7, 2010) (1) Ordinance 3026 -Administrative Procedures (July 19, 2010) (a) PTMC 1.14.020(C) on code enforcement and 20.02.010 on code interpretations contain cross-references to Title 15 (Fire), which has been repealed when the fire code and building code were consolidated into Title 16. The edits delete the references to Title 15. (b) PTMC 2.14.050(C) on hearing examiner duties contains across-reference to PTMC 8.04.272 on dangerous dogs. That section has been repealed. The edit is to change PTMC 8.04.272 to "Chapter 8.04 PTMC, Article V" where hearings and appeals are discussed. (c) Ordinance 3026 renumbers PTMC 20.01.310 as 20.01.295. The edit is to update the relevant cross-references in PTMC 20.01.235(E)(3), 20.01.260 and 20.02.050. (d) PTMC 17.46.030 (Cottage Housing) was amended by Ordinances 3026 and 3035. Minor inconsistencies resulted. The inconsistencies are resolved by the edits to PTMC 17.46.030 set forth at the end of this List under "Ordinance 3035 and 3026 Reconciled." (e) PTMC 20.01.100(C) on requirement for permit applications begins, "In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection A of this section...." Subsection A is an introductory section, and the substantive requirements are set forth in subsection B. The edit is to change "subsection A of this section" to read "subsection B of this section." (f) PTMC 20.01.100(C)(1) on permit applications and 20.02.010 on code interpretations contain references building code requirements adopted by PTMC 16.04.010. In these two sections, the edit is to change the cross-references from "16.04.010" to "16.04.020," since the building codes are adopted in PTMC 16.04.020. (g) PTMC 19.05.050(H) changed an existing reference from "assessor" to "auditor" (to accurately state where documents are recorded). In making the change, the text, in adding "auditor," inadvertently did not strike out "assessor" The edit is to delete "assessor," and leave in "auditor." (2) Ordinance 3034 - 3034 -Height Overlay (March 1, 2010) Minor Housekeeping Changes to Ordinances 3026, 3034, 3035, 3037, 3038 and 3039 (Adopted by Council 09/07/10) The ordinance adds a Footnote (2) to the table in PTMC 17.28.030. The footnote reads, in part, "...(and even though PTMC 17.28.040 provides that "in the event of a conflict between the provision of the special height overlay district and the provision of the underlying zone, the more restrictive height limit shall apply")." The quoted text is not an exact quote of PTMC 17.28.040. The edit is to delete the quotation marks. (3) Ordinance 3035-Zoning Code Amendments (June 21, 2010) Section 11 of the ordinance amended PTMC 18.08.020 to read: "The lot lines separating two or more lots of record may only be adjusted under the provisions of this chapter, except as provided under RCW 58.17.040, as now adopted or hereafter amended." Only the first sentence of the section (the one being amended) was set out in the ordinance. The question is whether the ordinance intended to repeal the balance of the section. It did not (since the change in the ordinance was only adding the "or more" to the first sentence). The edit is clarify the section reads in its entirety, "The lot lines separating two or more lots of record may only be adjusted under the provisions of this chapter, except as provided under RCW 58.17.040, as now adopted or hereafter amended. Actions which change or impair conditions or requirements imposed by previous platting decisions must be accomplished pursuant to the subdivision requirements set forth in this title; provided, that all requirements set forth in this chapter are met, lot line adjustments proposing lot reorientations shall be deemed to be minor in nature." (4) Ordinance 3037 -Historic Preservation Code (Ch. 17.30 PTMC) (July 19, 2010) (a) PTMC 17.30.100. The introductory paragraph of this section reads, "This section applies to completed applications for a certificate of approval, except it does not apply to completed applications for a certificate of approval [for] alterations or changes to secondary residential structures, which do not require HPC review and recommendation." The edit is to add the word "for" shown in the [...]. (b) PTMC 17.30.158(A)(3). In the ordinance, this subsection contains subsections (a), (b) and (c). Given that subsection (a) functions as an introduction to (b) and (c), the edit is to combine subsection (a) with the subsection header and to re-letter (b) and (c) as (a) and (b). The subsection now reads: " 3. Accessory Structures. Accessory structures such as garages, ADUs or other similar structures shall be located to the rear or side of the subject property consistent with the following requirements: a. Proposed accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet Minor Housekeeping Changes to Ordinances 3026, 3034, 3035, 3037, 3038 and 3039 (Adopted by Council 09/07/10) from the building line of the principal historic facade(s). b. In the case of historic residences that are located on corner lots that have two principal historic facades, accessory structures shall be permitted on the side containing a principal historic facade; provided, that their proposed location minimizes view blockage of the historic facade from the adjacent public right-of-way." (c) PTMC 17.30.159(6) contains atypo - it refers to a table at "Table 17.60.030" (a non-existent table and reference). The edit is to change this to the correct reference, namely, "Table 17.16.030." (d) PTMC 17.30.320(A) reads, "A. General Requirements. Prior to the partial or complete demolition (as defined in PTMC 17.30.310) of a building or structure regulated under this chapter, the applicant must obtain a certificate of approval for [both] the proposed demolition." This subsection was previously codified as PTMC 17.30.060(A), the end of which read, "...the applicant must obtain a certificate of approval for both the proposed demolition and any proposed replacement development." The edit is to omit the word "both." Later sections provide the requirement for design review for a replacement building only applies to the demolition of a commercial building (if demolition is allowed for stated criteria) and not to residential buildings. (c) Chapter 17.30 PTMC, Article III, Demolition Standards. Several of the sections in this article contain references to "this section," which date back to when several of these sections were codified together as PTMC 17.30.085. The edit is to change the references so that they now read "this article." Edits are at PTMC 17.30.340, 17.30.350, and 17.30.360(4) and (5). (d) PTMC 17.30.400(C) reads, in part, "In the event the director determines a structure [is experiencing demolition by neglect is occurring], the director is authorized to give notice to the owner and/or person in charge of the specific instances of failure to maintain or repair, in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 1.20 PTMC, Code Administration and Enforcement." The edit is to remove "is occurring" as extraneous language in the bracketed text. (e) PTMC 17.30.400(C) reads, in part, "Except in cases of life-safety or emergency, or in cases where the owner has ignored or failed to [copy] with past notices, the director shall seek voluntary compliance and provide at least 60 days for voluntary correction to occur or for a plan proposed by the owner with time frames for correction to be approved by the director." The edit is to change the bracketed word to "comply" to reflect the obvious intent. (f) At PTMC 17.30.155(A)(2), the beginning of the second sentence of this subsection reads, "Redevelopment and/or additions of to existing buildings..." Minor Housekeeping Changes to Ordinances 3026, 3034, 3035, 3037, 3038 and 3039 (Adopted by Counci109f07/10) The edit is to delete the word "of." (The word "of" does not belong after "redevelopment" because redevelopment is not limited to redevelopment of buildings, but can also include site redevelopment.) (5) Ordinance 3038 -Bulk and Scale (July 19, 2010) Table 17.16.030 is amended by Ordinances 3035 (June 21, 2010) and 3038 (July 19, 2010). In amending the Table, Ordinance 3038 did not refer to amendments made by Ordinance 3035 (which could allow a statutory interpretation argument that Ordinance 3038 impliedly repeated the amendments in Ordinance 3035). The edit is to retain all the Ordinance 3035's amendments ("MINIMUM AVERAGE HOUSING DENSITY -units per 40,000 square foot area row, the "MINIMUM LOT SIZE" row, the "MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHT"" row, and Footnote (1), and then follow Ordinance 3038. (S) Ordinance 3039 -Building Code (June 7, 2010) (a) Ordinance 3039 adopted the 2009 International 3uilding Code in Exhibit A to the Ordinance. The Ordinance mistakenly also referred to a nonexistent Exhibit B. The edit is to remove the reference to Exhibit B in Ordinance 3039. (b) Ordinance 3039 (at PTMC 16.04.100) inadvertently cited to a section that had been repealed and then amended by Ordinance 2952 (March 31, 2008). The edit is to remove the incorrect citation (which reads: "Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties and enforcement provisions of Chapter 20.10 PTMC.") and replace it with the amended text adopted in Ordinance 2952, which reads as follows: "A. Director's Authority. Whenever the DSD director or his or her designee ("director") determines that a condition exists in violation of this chapter or any standard required to be adhered to by this chapter, or in violation of any permit issued hereunder, he or she is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter. B. Chapter 1.20 PTMC Applicable. All violations of any provision of this chapter or incorporated standards, or of any permit or license issued hereunder, are made subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.20 PTMC, including but not limited to abatement, criminal penalty, and civil penalty, which are incorporated by reference as if set forth herein." (7) Other Item. PTMC 9.09.060 (part of the Noise Code) is not amended by this batch of ordinances, but it appears on one of the pages that is amended. The section contains two incorrect cross-references to "Chapter 9.11 PTMC, Voluntary Resolution Procedures." That edit is to change the incorrect reference to "Chapter 2.82 PTMC Dispute Resolution Program." Minor Housekeeping Changes to Ordinances 3026, 3034, 3035, 3037, 3038 and 3039 (Adopted by Council 09/07/10) "Ordinance 3035 and 3026 Reconciled." 17.46.030 Applicability and Permit Review Process: Standards Unless otherwise subiect to historic design review process in PTMC 17.30 (Historic Preservation), aAl{ projects in the C-{, C-II, C-II(H), CI/MU, and C-11lMU zones, cottage housing developments, as well as multifamily projects in any zone regardless of their location or form of ownership ~~^F'^~•^'~•° ^^° ^"~°'^"^~~•~^^ ^~^ shall be subject to the design review process contained within this chapter and processed in below: A. Tvpe IATrasIF~-Administrative Review Pursuant to PTMC 17.46.060. 1. Commercia{ and Mixed Use Projects. a. New buildings, canopies or other structures that exceed 1,000 square feet and are less than 4,000 square feet in size or no more than two stories above Grade; or b. Buildings, canopies, or other structures, the expansions of which either: i. Exceed 1,000 square feet in size and are less than 4,000 square feet; or ii. Comprise a ground floor expansion exceeding 50 percent of an existing building's ground floor square footage; or c. Substantial alterations of existing structures, where the existing structure exceeds 1,000 square feet and are less than 4.000 square feet; d. Alterations to exterior facades of buildings that require a building permit, (including but not limited to new or altered exterior electrical or mechanical systems such as pole mounted or other light fixtures) excepting that not including ordinary (i.e., nonemergency) maintenance and repair activities may be granted; provided, (i) that a waiver of design review has first been obtained from by the director. All work, even that qualifying for a waiver from the review process, must be conducted in accordance with and (ii) all applicable code requirements are met, including architectural design standards of Chapter 17.44 criteria for buildings subject to review under this chapter. 2. Multifamily projects a. Including construction of apartments, townhouses, row houses or other forms of multifamily housing containing five to nine aS-units; or Minor Housekeeping Changes to Ordinances 3026, 3034, 3035, 3037, 3038 and 3039 (Adopted by Council 09/07/10) b. Alterations to the exterior facades of buildings, (including but not limited to new or altered exterior electrical or mechanical systems such as pole mounted or other light fixtures) excepting that ordinary (i.e., nonemergency) maintenance and repair activities may be granted a waiver of design review by the director. All work, even that qualifying for a waiver from the review process, must be conducted in accordance with applicable code requirements, including architectural design standards of Chapter 17.36. 3. Cottage housing developments Alterations to the exterior facades of buildings which are visible from adjacent properties or rights-of-way, including but not ;imited to new or altered exterior electrical or mechanical systems such as pole mounted or other light fixtures) excepting that ordinary (i.e., nonemergency) maintenance and repair activities may be granted a waiver of design review by the director, All work, even that qualifying for a waiver from the review process, must be conducted in accordance with applicable code requirements, including architectural design standards of Chapter 17.34. From this point on -the revisions in 3026 are followed