Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This code change increases the permit and review threshold for tents and membrane structures, contained in Section 4113.51 of the Columbus Building Code, from 200 square feet to 400 square feet. This increase is based upon changes contained in Section 3102.1.1 of the 2011 Ohio Building Code ensuring consistency with mandatory, statewide building codes.
The Columbus Building Commission voted to recommend approval of this Building Code revision at its monthly public meeting on January 21, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend Section 4113.51 of Title 41, the Columbus Building Code, to require permits and/or registrations for tents and membrane structures larger than 400 square feet, increasing the permit and review threshold from 200 square feet, in keeping with changes in the statewide Ohio Building Code.
Body
WHEREAS, this code change increases the permit and review threshold for tents and membrane structures, contained in Section 4113.51 of the Columbus Building Code, from 200 square feet to 400 square feet; and
WHEREAS, this increase is based upon changes contained in Section 3102.1.1 of the 2011 Ohio Building Code ensuring consistency with mandatory, statewide building codes; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Building Commission voted to recommend approval of this Building Code revision at its monthly public meeting on January 21, 2014; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That existing section 4113.51 of the Columbus City Codes is hereby amended to read as follows:
4113.51 - Special building permits-Tents.
(A) No person shall erect a tent or any variant thereof of any type tent that creates a covered or enclosed area greater than 200 400 square feet (200 400 sq. ft./18.58 37 m2) without first applying for and obtaining a special building permit or registration from the chief building official for such purpose In addition, the fee prescribe...
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