Title of Item:
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS. (RC)
ORDINANCE No. 2440-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE EXISTING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CITY OF STUART CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS” TO ALIGN WITH STATE CODE; TO ENABLE ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND TO ESTABLISH SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR STORM SHUTTERS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
The amendments to Ch.10, Buildings and Building Regulations of the City Code of Ordinances are primarily required to align the code with changes in the building code, and state statutes. Other amendments include the energy efficiency portion and provisions for storm shutter installations to accommodate safety concerns from a public safety standpoint. Language is added to enable enforcement of contractor licensing.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Motion to Approve at First Reading |