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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1988 BUILDING CODES AND FIXING
RESPONSIBILITY THEREFOR; AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
ORDINANCE 1530, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, AND ORDINANCE
1922, TOGETHER WITH SECTIONS 16.04.010 AND 2.18.020 OF
THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; ADDING SECTIONS;
REPEALING SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF ORDINANCE 977, SECTION 3
OF ORDINANCE 978, SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 1236, AND
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 1530, TOGETHER WITH SECTIONS
2.12.010, 2.12.020, 2.12.030, 2.16.010, AND 16.04.030
OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND IN REGULAR SESSION
ASSEMBLED DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance 1530 as amended by Ordinance
Nos. 1989, 1734, 1728, and 2038, together with Section 16.04.010
of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, are each hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 1. Uniform Codes Adopted. A. There are adopted for the
City, in conformance with the State Building Code Act, the
following codes:
1. The Uniform Building Code and ((~e~a~e~-)) the
uniform Buildina Code standards ~d ~ppendix chapters, ((~985))
~9~8 Edition, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, as amended bv Chapter 51-16 WashinGton
Administrative Code, except:
a. The new category of occupancy group designated
"Group K occupancy" is established. Group K occupancy shall
include all factory-built mobile and modular homes. Group K
occupancy shall:
( i) Comply with all applicable state structural
codes including but not being limited to the provisions of RCW
Chapter 43.22;
(ii) Be attached to a fixed foundation; and
(iii) Be permitted only in conformity to the
zoning and other ordinances of the City.
b. A new category of occupancy designated "Group
L occupancy" is established. Group L occupancy includes those
bulkheads, docks, and similar shore-related structures which
require a substantial development permit under the Shoreline
Management Act of 1971 (RCW Chapter 90.58). All structures
within Group L occupancy shall be designed by a professional
engineer licensed to practice in the state and two sets of plans
shall accompany each application for a building permit,
c. Chapter 3, Section 302(b) Exception is amended
to read as follows:
COPIE FOR COUNClt
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The Building official may waive the submission of plans,
calculations, etc., if ~he finds that the nature of the
work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not
necessary to obtain compliance with this code. Floor,
walls, and roof framing plans for Group K occupancy, at the
discretion of the building official, may not be required.
d. Chapter 4, Section 409--The definition for
height of buildings shall take preference over the zoning code
definition;
2. The Uniform Mechanical Code, ((~98~)) 1988 Edition,
~n¢ludina chapter 22. Fuel Gas PiDina. Appendix B. published by
the International Conference of Building officials and the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical officials~
except that in the case of conflict between the duct insulation
r~auirements of section 1005 of this code and the duct insulation
requirements of chapter 51-12 WAC. the Washington State Energy
COde. the provisions of the Washington State EnerGy Code shall
3. The Uniform Fire Code and appendix chapters and the
Uniform Fire Code Standards, ((w~h-apDe~d~ees-~he~e~e?-~98~))
1988 Edition, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association~
a, S~tion 10.306fh% of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
~h% Group R Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every
apartment house three or more stories in height or
containina more than 15 dwellin~ units and every hotel
three or more stories in height or containing 20 or
more ~uest rooms. Residential or ~uick response
standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling
unit and auestroom portions of the building. The
sprinkler system installed shall comDlv with the
reGuirements of WashinGton State Building Code Standard
No. 38-3W.
"b, Article 80 of the 1988 Edition of the Uniform
Fire Code is not adopted and Article 80 of the 1985 Edition of
the Uniform Fire Code is adopted in its place. The chan~es made
b~ween the 1985 edition of the UFC and the 1988 edition of the
UF¢ for the purposes of inte~ratin~ Article 80 into other
~ections of the 1988 edition of the UFC as listed in ChaPter 51-
16 WAC are also not adopted;
4. The Uniform Plumbing Code, ((~98~)) 1988 Edition,
an~ the 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code Standards. Published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical officials;
provided that Chapter~ 11 and 12 of such code ((~s)) are not
adopted; and further provided, that ((~w~hs~a~-~he-w~d~§
e~-s~eh-ee~e?-me~h~m~-he~e~m-she~-ep~y-~e-~he-~msee~e~em-e~
em~-~es-~p~m~-~e~-we~ee-hee~e~s-e~-vem~s-~e~-we~e~-hee~e~s))
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those reauirements of the Uniform plumbina Code relatin~ to
ventin~ of appliances as found in Chapter 13 are not adopted;
5. The Washington State Regulations for Barrier-~'ree
Facilities, 3rd Edition ((mme~me~s-~e-~he-~e~m-B~d~-ee~e
~-~he-s~e~e-e~-Wash~e~)) (Chapter 51-10. Washington State
Administrative Code~; and
6, The Washinaton State Energy Code. Second Edition.
(as authorized bv Chapter 19.27A RCW% to~ether with the 1988
amendments thereto fChaDter 51-12. Washington State
Administrative Code~.
B. In the case of conflict among the codes enumerated in
subsection A(1) through ((S)) /_~ of this section, the first
named code shall govern over those following, excepting:
~. Where specific modification of the same is herein
provided, and
2. In the case of conflict between the codes adopted
herein and the provisions of chapter 51-10 WAC. the Washington
State Regulations for Barrier Free Facilities. the provisions of
5%-10 WAC shall aovern.
~, One copy of ~such code has been filed with the
((e~-~ees~e~)) Clerk-Treasurer of the city and is available
in his office, and said code is by reference adopted and
incorporated herein as fully as though completely set forth.
Section 2. Section 2 of Ordinance 1530 together with Section
16.04.030 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code are each hereby
amended to read as follows:
16.04.020 Establishment of office of building official.
A. The office of building official is created and the
executive in charge shall be known as the building official.
B. The Building Official shall be appointed by ~nd ~erve at
the pleasure of the mayor, ((w~h-~he-e~¥~)) ~
confirmation bv a majority vote of the city council. ((H~s
se~ee~--~e-she~-me~-be-~emeve~-~em-e~ee-e~ee~-~ee-ee~se
a~e~-~-eppe~m~-has-leeem-~vem-h~m-~e-be-hee~d-em-spee~e
eha~esT-ee-~m~-he-hes-ae~e~me~-ehe-e~e-e~-s~e~-~e-~eees~))
C. During temporary absence or disability of the Building
official the appointing authority shall designate an acting
Building Official.
D. The ~uildin~ Official shall not have any interest
whatever, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of any
~terial or device enterin~ into or used in or in connection with
buildin~ construction, alterations, removal or demolition.
SeCtion 3. Section 2 of Ordinance 1922 together with Section
2.18.020 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code are each hereby
amended to read as follows:
2.18.020 Duties. The duties of the director of public
works shall be as follows:
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A. Supervise and review the design and development of
plans, estimates and contract documents for public works
projects;
B. Prepare and administer annual and capital improvement
budgets;
C.
eemsee~ee~em-eedes-te~eepe-e~ee~e~ee~9~))
((B?)) Administer construction contract~ in progress
involving reports, approval of minor change orders, recommend
payments, recommend fair acceptance of projects;
((~)) ~. Prepare specifications and make recommendations on
city equipment;
((F)) ~. Monitor and supervise the operations of the
street, water, storm and sanitary sewer, solid waste and
engineering ((mm~-~~m~-~ms~ee~em)) division~;
((~?--Adm~s~e~-She~e~e-M~s~e~-P~e§~m?-N~e~-F~ee~
Heza~d-~ms~emee-P~e~eem-mmd-~he-~em~m~-e~d~mamee~))
((M)) ~. Make recommendations and assist in the development
of new ordinances or revision of existing ordinances that may
affect public works;
((~)) ~. Act as technical advisor to the city council, the
mayor, the planning commission and other departments on
engineering proposals;
((8)) ~. Direct the research and compilation of reports
required by the city council, the mayor or other governmental
agencies;
((K)) ~. Attend meetings of, and occasionally speak to
governmental or civic groups as representative of the city under
direction of the mayor.
Section 4. A new Section 2.34.010 is hereby added to the Port
Townsend Municipal Code to read as follows:
2.34.010 Position created--Oualifications. The position of
director of planning and building is created and established.
The director of planning and building shall be appointed by the
mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the city
council. The director of planning and building shall serve at
the pleasure of the mayor. The person so appointed shall possess
a degree ~n urban planning, architecture, civil engineering or
equivalent experience, and shall have at least five years of
experience in planning, urban design, building supervision,
public administration or allied fields.
Section 5, A new Section 2.34.020 is hereby added to the Port
Townsend Municipal Code to read as follows:
2.34.020 Duties. The duties of the Director of Planning
and Building shall be as follows:
A. Assist the mayor and city council in their consideration
of alternative future directions and implementation of policies
for future development of the city.
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B. Conduct research and prepare reports to the mayor, city
council, planning commission, and citizens concerning the
priority projects and issues identified by the city council.
C. Assist development proponents achieve project goals in
conformance with applicable regulations and in support of city
plans and goals.
D. Consult with other city departments in support of the
planning needs of each service delivery activity, and in concert
with the long-range goals of the city.
E. Coordinate project, program, contractual and planning
activities with other public agencies.
F. Supervise enforcement of zoning, subdivision, sign,
building and related construction and environmental protection
codes.
G. Administer city land use and environmental protection
ordinances, the Shoreline Master Program and the National Flood
Hazard Insurance Program.
H. Serve as the city building official pursuant to
Ordinance 1530, as amended, together with Title 16 of this code,
as amended.
I. Prepare budget recommendations and monitor expenditures.
J. Hire, train, supervise and assist the building inspector
and other staffmembers assigned to planning and building
responsibilities.
K. Assist in preparation of ordinances, resolutions,
contracts, agreements, covenants and other legal documents
related to community development and administration and
enforcement of city ordinances.
L. Seek grants and donations in support of the priority
planning projects selected by the city council.
M. Prepare job descriptions, performance appraisals, labor
agreement addenda, administrative procedures, etc. in exercise of
management and supervisory responsibilities.
N. Represent the city under direction of the mayor.
O. Such other duties as may be assigned by the mayor.
Section 6. A new Section 2.34.030 is hereby added to the Port
Townsend Municipal Code to read as follows:
2.34.030 Directly responsible to mayor. The director of
planning and building shall be directly responsible to the mayor
for carrying out the duties described in this ordinance.
Section 7, A new Section 2.34.040 is hereby added to the Port
Townsend Municipal Code to read as follows:
2.34.040 Compensation. The compensation to be paid to the
director of planning and building shall be fixed by the city
council in the annual budget.
Section ~, ~. Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance 977
together with Sections 2.12.010 and 2.12.020 of the Port Townsend
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Municipal Code; Section 3 of Ordinance 978 together with Section
2.12.030 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code; Section 1 of
Ordinance 1236 together with Section 2.16.010 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code; and Section 3 of Ordinance 1530 together
with Section 16.04.030 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code are
each hereby repealed.
Section 9. Severability. In the event any one or more of the
provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other
provision of this ordinance, but this ordinance shall be
construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been
contained therein; provided, that any provision which shall for
any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be
deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law.
Section 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become
effective five days after its passage and publication.
Read for the first time on ~ ~ (~q and for the
second and third time times and passed by the City Council of the
City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof,
held this ~/~ day of Ja~¥ , 1989.
ATTESiient S~i~~~
Da id A. Grove, ~ty Cle~k
Keith C. Harper, City Attorney
((ae~e~ea-~e~e))
added tex.~
M~:6-29-88
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