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Home My WebLink AboutORD 6308 ARC CITY CODE ADVISORY BOARD Augusta Richmond GA DOCUMENT NAME: C)- ~ - l.P60C?: DOCUMENTTYPE:C)~c\\('()\\~ YEAR: cD BOX NUMBER: ~ \ FILE NUMBER: \ SD'6q NUMBER OF PAGES: L1 ORDINANCE NO. 6308 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 7, ARTICLE 4 OF THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY BOARD; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLWWS: Section I. The Augusta-Richmond County Code, Title 7, Article 4, is hereby amended by striking said Article in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: 97-1-46. CREATED There is hereby created the Augusta-Richmond County Construction Advisory Board which shall consist often (10) members. The Board shall serve in an advisory and mediation capacity only, and all members shall be appointed by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission and shall serve at the pleasure thereof. 97-1-47 COMPOSmON The board shall be composed of the following: a. One (1) licensed electrical contractor; b. One (I) master plumber; c. One (I) licensed HV AC contractor; d. One (I) commercial contractor; e. One (I) residential contractor; f. One (I) architect; g. One (I) electrical engineer; h. One (I) consulting engineer; I. One (I) consumer member - Super District 9; and J. One (I) consumer member - Super District 10. Members, other than the initial members, shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the amount of which the original appointments are required to be made. Continued absence of any member from regular meetings of the Board shall, at the discretion of the Commission, render any such member liable to immediate removal from office. The Augusta-Richmond County employee holding the position of Director- Building Official of the License & Inspection Department shall be responsible for all administrative duties and support to the Advisory Board. The Director-Building Official, Building Inspectors, Planning Commission Director, Utilities Department Director, Public Works Director, and Fire Chief, employed by Augusta-Richmond County shall serve in an advisory capacity as non-voting, ex-officio members of the Advisory Board. At its first meeting of each calendar year, the Construction Advisory Board shall elect one (I) of its members as Chairman and one (I) of its members as Vice-Chairman to serve during the calendar year and until hislher successor has been elected and qualified for office. The Chairman shall preside at meetings of the Advisory Board. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman shall preside at the meetings. In order to take any action, a quorum of at least a majority of the voting members of the Advisory Board must be present at the duly called meeting. A vote of a majority of the voting members present at the duly called meeting at which a quorum is present shall be required to adopt or approve any proposed action by the Board. The Construction Advisory Board shall meet on the second Thursday in each of the following months: January, March, May, July, September, and November. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman, or Vice-Chairman, as he/she deems necessary. 97-1-48 DUTIES The Construction Advisory Board shall adopt such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary for the conduct of its affairs and shall, when needing legal advice, consult wit the Augusta-Richmond County attorney, through the department DirectorlBuilding Official. It shall be the duties of the Construction Advisory Board to: (a) Serve in an advisory capacity to the Commission on matters pertaining to Construction. (b) Conduct mediation hearings to resolve differences of opinions in the interpretation of all construction codes and inspection procedures in force in Augusta- Richmond County. (c) Make recommendations to the Commission concerning unresolved matters in interpretation of codes and inspection procedures. (d) The Advisory Board Committee will not make any changes from the standard codes adopted. If it is felt that any code does not meet Augusta-Richmond County's needs due to unique physical or climatological conditions, a proposal to modify a code may be submitted to the Commission through the department Director/Building Official. (e) Serve as a liaison between the City of Augusta and builders, developers, design professionals and other disciplines involved in the building and development industries. This duty includes dissemination of information such as adoption of new building codes and changes in policies to these groups and the general public. (t) Appoint a member of the Construction Advisory Committee to serve as an ex-officio member of the Subdivision Regulations Committee. (Ord. #6034, April 21, 1998). 2 97-1-49--97-1-55 RESERVED 97-1-56 APPEALS PROCEEDINGS - AUTHORIZED; FILING NOTICE OF APPEAL (a) Whenever the Director/Building Official shall reject or refuse to approve the mode or manner of construction proposed to be followed, or materials to be used in the erection or alteration of a building or structure, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the building code do not apply, or that an equally good or more desirable form of construction can be employed in any specific case, or when it is claimed that the true intent and meaning of the building code or any of the regulations thereunder have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the owner of such building or structure or his duly authorized agent, may appeal from the decision of the Director/Building Official to the Construction Advisory Board. (b) Notice of Appeal shall be in writing and filed within ten (10) days after the decision is rendered by the Director/Building Official. A fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars shall accompany such notice of appeal. In case of a building or structure which, in the opinion of the Director/Building Official, is unsafe or dangerous, the Director/Building Official may, in his order, limit the time for such appeal to be a shorter period. Appeals hereunder shall be on forms provided by the Director/Building Official. (Ord. # 6034, April 21, ]998). 97-]-57 SAME - DECISIONS (a) The Advisory Board shall, in every case, reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. (b) The Advisory Board, when so appealed to and after a hearing, may vary the application of any provision of this building code to any particular case when, in its opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this building code or public interest, or when, in its opinion, the interpretation of the Director/Building Official would be modified or reversed. A decision of the Board to vary the application of any provision of this building code or to modify an order of the Director/Building Official shall specify in what manner such variation or modification is made, the conditions upon which it is made, and the reasons therefor. (c) Every decision of the Advisory Board shall be final, subject, however, to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have at law or in equity. It shall be in writing and shall indicate the vote upon the decision. Every decision shall be promptly filed in the office of the Director/Building Official, and shall be open to public inspection; a copy shall be sent by mail or otherwise to the applicant. (d) If a decision of the Advisory Board reverses or modifies a refusal, order, or disallowance of the Director/Building Official, or varies the application of any provision of the building code, the Director/Building Official shall immediately take action in accordance with such decision. (Ord. # 6034, April 2], 1998). 97-1-58--97- ]-80 RESERVED. 3 Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. 3rd October Duly adopted this day of 1st reading Septebmer 19, 2000 ATTEST: t/tIJI~/ 4 'f a-:. ~ rl- (7 cu.".Jl _.-=-=-~) tFr';l-;Y7 ~. f<~r~~ ORDINANCE NO. 6308 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 7, ARTICLE 4 OF THE AUGUSTA- RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTRION ADVISORY BOARD; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS: Section I. The Augusta-Richmond County Code, Title 7, Article 4, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following substituted therefor: S 7-1-46. CREATED. There is hereby created the Augusta-Richmond County Construction Advisory Board which shall consist of ten (10) members. The board shall serve in an advisory and mediation capacity only, and all members shall be appointed by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission and shall serve at the pleasure thereof. S 7-1-47. COMPOSITION. The board shall be composed of the following: a. One (l) licensed electrical contractor; b. One (I) master plumber; c. One (I) licensed HV AC contractor; d. One (l) commercial contractor; e. One (I) residential contractor; f. One (1) architect; g. One (1) electrical engineer; h. One (I) Consulting Engineer; 1. One (I) Consumer Member - Super District 9; J. One (1) Consumer Member - Super District 10. Of the ten (l0) members initially appointed, four (4) shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; three (3) for a term of three (3) years; and three (3) for a term of four (4) year, respectively; and thereafter they shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired tenn in the amount of which the original appointments are required to be made. Continued absence of any member from regular meetings of the board shall, at the discretion of the Commission, render any such member liable to immediate removal from office. The Augusta-Richmond County employee holding the position of Director/Building Official of the License & Inspection Department shall be responsible 1Ju~ ,w cJU.- ~ ~ ~ i ~. Iv y-o / ~; S 7-1-56. APPEALS PROCEEDINGS - AUTHORIZED; FILING NOTICE OF APPEAL. S 7-1-57 (c) (d) a. Whenever the Director/Building Official shall reject or refuse to approve the mode or manner of construction proposed to be followed, or materials to be used in the erection or alteration of a building or structure, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the building code do not apply, or that an equally good or more desirable fonn of construction can be employed in any specific case, or when it is claimed that the true intent and meaning of the building code or any of the regulations have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the owner of such building or structure or his duly authorized agent, may appeal from the decision of the Director/Building Official to the Construction Advisory Board. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within ten (10) days after the decision is rendered by the Director/Building Official. A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall accompany such notice of appeal. In case of a building or structure, which, in the opinion ofthe Director/Building Official, is unsafe or dangerous, the Director/Building Official may, in his order, limit the time for such appeal to a shorter period. Appeals hereunder shall be on fonns provided by the DirectorlBuilding Official. b. SAME -- DECISIONS. (a) The Advisory Board shall, in every case, reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. (b) The Advisory Board, when so appealed to and after a hearing, may vary the application of any provision of this building code to any particular case when, in its opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this building code or public interest, or when, in its opinion, the interpretation of the Director / Building Official would be modified or reversed. A decision of the Board to vary the application of any provision of this building code or to modify an order of the Director / Building Official shall specify in what manner such variation or modification is made, the conditions upon which it is made, and the reasons therefor. Every decision of the Advisory Board shall be final, subject, however, to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have at law or in equity. It shall be in writing and shall indicate the vote upon the decision. Every decision shall be promptly filed in the office of the Director / Building Official, and shall be open to public inspection; a copy shall be sent by mail or otherwise to the applicant. If a decision ofthe Advisory Board reverses or modifies a refusal, order or disallowance of the Director / Building Official, or varies the application --' I for all administrative duties and support to the Advisory Board. The Director/Building Official, Building Inspectors, Planning Commission Director, Utilities Department Director, Public Works Director, and Fire Chief, employed by Augusta-Richmond County shall serve in an advisory capacity as non-voting, ex-officio members ofthe Advisory Board. At the first meeting of each calendar year, the Construction Advisor Board shall elect one (I) of its members as Chainnan and one (I) of its members as Vice-Chainnan to serve during the calendar year and until his/her successor has been elected and qualified for office. The Chainnan shall preside at meetings of the Advisory Board. In the absence of the Chainnan, the Vice-Chainnan shall preside at the meetings. In order to take any action, a quorum of at least a majority ofthe voting members of the Advisory Board must be present at the duly called meeting. A vote of a majority of the voting members presents at the duly called meeting at which a quorum if present shall be required to adopt or approve any proposed action by the Board. The Construction Advisory Board shall meet on the second Thursday in each of the following months: January, March, May, July, September, and November. Special meetings may be called by the Chainnan, or Vice-Chainnan, as he/she deems necessary. S 7-1-48. DUTIES. The Construction Advisory Board shall adopt such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary for the conduct of its affairs and shall, when needing legal advice, consult with the Augusta-Richmond County attorney, through the Department Director/Building Official. It shall be the duties ofthe Construction Advisory Board to: a. Serve in advisory capacity to the Commission on matters pertaining to constructi on. b. Conduct mediation hearings to resolve differences of opinions in the interpretation of all construction codes and inspection procedures in force in Augusta-Richmond County. c. Make recommendations to the Commission concerning unresolved matters in interpretation of codes and inspection procedures. d. The Advisory Board will not make any changes from the standard codes adopted. If it is felt that any code does not meet Augusta-Richmond County's needs due to unique physical or climatological conditions, a proposal to modify a code may be submitted to the Commission through the department Director-Building Official. e. Serve as a liaison between the City of Augusta and builders, developers, design professionals and other disciplines involved in the building and development industries. This duty includes dissemination of infonnation such as adoption of new building codes and changes in policies to these groups and the general public. f. Appoint a member of the Construction Advisory Committee to serve as an ex-officio member of the Subdivision Regulations Committee. S 7-1-48 -- 7-1-55. RESERVED. ~ of any provision of this building code, the Director I Building Official shall immediately take action in accordance with such decision. 97-1-58 --7-1-80. RESERVED. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Duly adopted this ,2000. day of , 2000 and this day of Mayor ATTEST '?,..- ~- Office of The Administrator Charles R. Oliver, PE CPA Admlnlscracor Walter S. Hornsby, 11/ DeputY Administrator Room 801 . Munldpal BUildIng 530 Greene Street. AUGUSTA, GA. 30911 (706) 821-2400. FAX (706) 821-2819 September 19, 2000 Mr. Robert Sherman License & Inspection Director 1815 Marvin Griffin Road Augusr'.J. GA 30906 De:rr Robert: TIle Augusr'.J Commission. at dleir regular meeting held Tuesday, September 19, 2000, rook action 011 the following items. 30. Disapproved a reque)"t by Jennifer Baker for a massage ther"pist license to be used in connection with Par.tdise Island Day Spa located at 34-35 Wrighrsboro Road. Diso-kt 3. Super Distric.:t' 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee Seprember 11,2000) 31. Approved a reque)"t by Melissa Huggen:y for a massage therapist license to be used in connection with August".J Cosmetic Surgery and Day Spa located at 1433 Stovall Srreet. Disrrict 5. Super District 9. (Approv~d by Public Services Committee September II, 2000) :;2. Approved a request by Steven R"y Kinder for an on premise consumption liquor, beer & wine License to be used in conneL..-ion with Sporr's Pub & Grillloc;lted at 1031 Ellis Sr. District I. Super District 9, (Approved by Publk Services Committee September II. 2000) B. Approved a request by Robert L Rampulla for an on premise consumption liquor. beer & wine License to be used in ccmnC!'('1ion wirh R~d linn Pub located at I 'H6 Walton Way. TIlere will be a Dance Hall. DistriLL 2. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Commirree September 11.2000) 34. Approved a request by Miriam Cr.twford for an on premise consumption liquor License ro be used in connection with Tommy's located at 261(}.A Pe-Jch Orchard Rd. DisniLL 2. Super Disrril.'t~, (Approved by Public Services Committee September 11,2000) 4-7, Approved amending Ordimlnce esr'Jblishing Consrrucnon Advisory Board "dding three members (two Consumer Members. one from e:lcn Super Disoicr and " Consulting Engineer). (Approved by Public Services Committee August 28, 2000 postponed from the September 5 Commission meeting) 48. Approved the appointment of a Consulting Engineer to the ConstrUction Advisory Board with two Consumer Members. one from e'Jc:1t Super District. (Approved by Public Services Committee August 28. 2000 postponed from the September 5 Commission meeting)