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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 117-32 OF CHAPTER 117 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFICATION ON THE PERMIT DRAWING REQUIREMENTS AS IT RELATES TO MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS (NOTE: THIS ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED BY ORD-10:071 ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2010)
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WHEREAS, currently Chapter 117, Section 117-32 (c), the Zoning Ordinance specifies: Multi-family development plans of five (5) or more units and all commercial developments shall be sealed by an architect licensed in the State of Arkansas.
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro desires to encourage orderly development and provide clarity in the permit submittal requirements and assure that City standards comply with the State of Arkansas architectural licensing requirements for residential and commercial construction as well as the International Existing Building Code (IEBC), and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) held a public hearing on April 13, 2010 and voted unanimously to recommend approval of this text amendment to City Council.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that:
SECTION ONE: That Chapter 117, Section 117-32 (c) (formerly known as Section 14.44.02 Zoning and Building Permits) of the Jonesboro Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
Section (c): Multi-family development plans having three (3) or more units and all commercial developments with project costs exceeding $100,000 shall be sealed by an architect licensed in the State of Arkansas. The Chief Building Code Official is authorized to require all applicable architect and engineer stamps when deemed necessary for safety per the Submittal of Documents Section of the 2007 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (AFPC).
Section (c.1): All Group A (Assemblies), E (Educational), and I (Institutional) occupancies, (except Group A occupancies with an occupant load less than or equal to 50) shall have the official seal of a registered architect affixed to the Submittal Documents.
Section (c.2): All buildings and structures three (3) or more stories in height, and all buildings and structures 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2) or more in area shall have the official seal of a registered architect affixed to the Submittal Documents.
SECTION TWO: This ordinance, being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, is hereby declared to be an emergency and this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2010.