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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
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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 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 to read as follows:
Section (C): Multi-family development plans having three (3) or more units and all commercial developments with project costs exceeding $75,000 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 THREE: 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.