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### § 19.10.010. International Building Code (IBC) adoption by reference. | The 2021 International Building Code, written by the International Code Council, Chapters 1 through 12, 14 through 28, and 30 through 35, is adopted and incorporated by reference, including the following appendices:
A. Appendix B – Board of Appeals, amended as follows:
1. B101.3 – Membership of Board, is amended as f... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.238281 | 0.689453 | -1.223633 | -0.990234 |
### § 19.10.015. Power of assembly to grant a variance or waiver by motion. | The assembly shall have the power to grant by motion a variance or waiver from the requirements of the codes adopted in this chapter, provided such variance or waiver is not in conflict with Alaska state adopted codes. The assembly shall take into consideration the recommendations of the building official and the fire ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.48291 | 0.05246 | -1.276367 | -0.977539 |
### § 19.10.016. IBC Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration, amended. | A. IBC Section 101.4 – Referenced Codes, is deleted.
B. IBC Section 103.2 – Appointment, is amended to read: “The Building Official shall be appointed by the Municipal Administrator.”
C. IBC Section 104.1 – Duties and Powers of Building Official – General, is amended as follows:
City of Sitka, AK
§ 19.10.016
SITKA ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.021149 | 1.320313 | -0.898926 | -0.900879 |
### § 19.10.100. IBC Chapter 17 – Special Inspections, modified. | IBC Chapter 17 – Special Inspections, is modified by adding a new item Section 1712 – Earth Support and Danger Trees, to read as follows:
The Building Official may cause to be inspected, any clearing, excavation or fill or construction project regulated by this code to identify risks to subject or adjacent property ca... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.219849 | 0.271973 | 0.224243 | 1.236328 |
### § 19.10.110. IBC Section 2303.1.5 – Wood Structural Panels, amended. | IBC Section 2303.1.5 – Wood Structural Panels, is amended by adding the following sentence:
Oriented strand board (OSB) shall not be used as sheathing for roofs, exterior walls, shear walls or floors.
(S.G.C. 19.01.110; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.912109 | -0.630371 | -0.140259 | -0.687988 |
### § 19.10.125. IBC Section 3102.1 – Membrane Structures, modified. | A. IBC Section 3102.1 – Membrane Structures, is modified by adding the following sentence:
Membrane structures installed as of the date of the enactment of this ordinance are “grandfathered” and need meet no additional requirements or standards as a result of adoption of this code. If such a membrane structure undergo... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.078125 | 0.397705 | 0.029541 | -0.618164 |
### § 19.15.010. International Existing Building Code (IEBC) adoption by reference. | The 2021 International Existing Building Code, written by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.01A.010; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.044922 | -0.048035 | -1.087891 | -1.299805 |
### § 19.15.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the IEBC shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.01A.020; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.910156 | -0.448486 | -1.442383 | -1.427734 |
### § 19.15.050. IEBC Section 302.2 – Additional Codes, amended. | IEBC Section 302.2 – Additional Codes, is amended by deleting reference to the “International Fuel Gas Code,” “International Plumbing Code,” “International Private Sewage Disposal Code,” “International Energy Efficiency Code,” and “International Property Maintenance Code” and inserting “Uniform Plumbing Code.”
(S.G.C... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.080078 | 0.426514 | -1.243164 | -1.054688 |
### § 19.15.060. IEBC Section 306 – Accessibility for Existing Buildings – Scope, amended. | IEBC Section 306.1 – Accessibility for Existing Buildings – Scope, is amended to read:
This section is adopted as a design reference for accessibility and is not reviewed by the Sitka Building Department for compliance. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other provisions within this code for accessib... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.67334 | 0.728027 | -0.226074 | -0.441406 |
### § 19.20.010. International Residential Code (IRC) adoption by reference. | The 2021 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, written by the International Code Council, Chapters 1 through 10, 12 through 19, and 34 through 43, is adopted and incorporated by reference, including Appendix AQ – Tiny Houses, deleting Section AQ106 – Energy Conservation.
(S.G.C. 19.09.010; ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.058594 | 0.999512 | -0.751465 | -0.660645 |
### § 19.20.015. IRC Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration, amended. | A. IRC Section 104.1 is amended by adding the following phrase to the end of sentence two:
“...and to rule on applicability in the event of conflicting provisions with other codes.”
B. IRC Section 104.1 sentence three is amended to read: “Such interpretations, rulings, policies and procedures shall be in compliance ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.254883 | 0.124939 | -1.166016 | -1.083984 |
### § 19.20.017. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the IRC shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.09.017; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.850098 | -0.439941 | -1.389648 | -1.439453 |
### § 19.20.019. IRC Chapter 3 – Building Planning, modified. | IRC Chapter 3 – Building Planning, is modified by adding a new Section R301.9 – Wood Structural Panels, which reads:
Oriented strand board (OSB) shall not be used as sheathing for roofs, exterior walls, shear walls, or floors.
(S.G.C. 19.09.019; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.114258 | -0.009094 | -0.241333 | -0.804199 |
### § 19.20.020. IRC Table 302.6 – Dwelling – Garage Separation, amended. | IRC Table R302.6 – Dwelling – Garage Separation, column two, is amended by deleting all references to “1/2 inch gypsum wall board” and replacing them with “5/8 inch type “x” gypsum wall board.”
(S.G.C. 19.09.020; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK
§ 19.20.025 SITKA CODE § 19.20.050 | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.236328 | 0.045013 | 0.157471 | -1.289063 |
### § 19.20.025. IRC Section R306.3 – Sewage Disposal, amended. | IRC Section R306.3 – Sewage Disposal, is amended by adding the following sentence:
Grinder pumps shall be installed outside the foundation perimeter of the structure or at an alternate accessible location approved by the building official.
(S.G.C. 19.09.025; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.958496 | -1.020508 | -0.069763 | -0.682617 |
### § 19.20.027. IRC Section R309 – Garages and Carports, modified. | A new Section R309.6 – Garage Egress Door, is added which reads:
Garages shall be served by at least one egress door as defined by IRC Section R311.2. An appropriate door connecting a garage to the dwelling it serves shall be acceptable for meeting this requirement.
(S.G.C. 19.09.027; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.111328 | -0.100342 | 0.304932 | -0.914063 |
### § 19.20.030. IRC Section R311 – Means of Egress, modified. | A new Section R311.9 is added which reads:
For cupolas and similar small, one-room spaces not more than 50 square feet in size and not to be used as sleeping spaces, the Building Official may approve permanent ladders as a means of access and egress.
(S.G.C. 19.09.030; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.024414 | -0.66748 | -0.048553 | -1.073242 |
### § 19.20.035. IRC Section R313 – Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, deleted. | IRC Section R313 – Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, is deleted.
(S.G.C. 19.09.035; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.023438 | -0.540527 | -0.24939 | -0.692871 |
### § 19.20.040. IRC Section R314.3 – Smoke Alarms – Location, modified. | IRC Section R314.3 – Smoke Alarms – Location, is modified to include:
**Item 4:** The words “unless this would prevent placement of smoke alarm required by this section” are replaced with “unless the smoke alarm is listed for installation in close proximity to such locations.”
**Item 6:** Private garages and shops at... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.555664 | 0.023209 | 1.31543 | 0.893555 |
### § 19.20.045. IRC Section R320 – Accessibility, deleted. | IRC Section R320 – Accessibility, is deleted.
(S.G.C. 19.09.045; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK
§ 19.20.050 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION § 19.20.070
**§ 19.20.050. IRC Section R408.2 – Openings for Under-Floor Ventilation, amended.**
IRC Section R408.2 – Openings for Under-Floor Ventila... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.439941 | 0.054535 | -0.374023 | -0.714844 |
### § 19.25.010. International Fire Code (IFC) adoption by reference. | The 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, written by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.05.010; Ord. 97-1446 § 4, 1997; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 08-02 § 4, 2008; Ord. 12-43A § 4, 2013; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.947266 | 0.604492 | -1.104492 | -0.90918 |
### § 19.25.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the IFC shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.05.020; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.897461 | -0.442139 | -1.4375 | -1.444336 |
### § 19.25.050. IFC Section 907.1.2 – Fire Alarm Shop Drawings, modified. | IFC Section 907.1.2 – Fire Alarm Shop Drawings, is modified to include a second sentence that reads:
Fire alarm shop drawings shall be accompanied by a design summary including the following information: a) N.F.P.A. 72 edition under which the system is designed; b) the standard of coverage the system is designed to me... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.28418 | 0.478516 | -0.545898 | -0.409424 |
### § 19.25.060. IFC Section 6107 – Safety Precautions and Devices, modified. | IFC Section 6107 – Safety Precautions and Devices, is modified by adding a new Section 6107.5 – Anchoring Against Seismic Activity, which reads:
Liquid propane storage tanks shall be anchored against seismic activity an approved manner.
(S.G.C. 19.05.060; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.930176 | -0.150879 | 0.348389 | 0.42041 |
### § 19.30.010. National Electrical Code (NEC) adoption by reference. | The 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted and incorporated by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.02.010; Ord. 97-1446 § 4, 1997; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 08-02 § 4, 2008; Ord. 12-12 § 4, 2012; Ord. 12-43A § 4, 2013; Ord. 18-15 § ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.09082 | 0.628906 | -1.163086 | -1.044922 |
### § 19.30.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the NEC shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate electrical permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.02.020; Ord. 97-1446 § 4, 1997; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.022461 | -0.220947 | -1.470703 | -1.431641 |
### § 19.30.030. NEC Section 230-70(A)(1) – Service Equipment Disconnecting Means – Location, amended. | NEC Article 230-VI, Service Equipment – Disconnecting Means, Section 230-70(A)(1), Location, is amended to read as follows:
The service disconnecting means shall be installed outside of a building or other structure at a location approved by the Building Official.
**EXCEPTION**: The Building Official may approve an i... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.940918 | -0.196167 | -0.275635 | -0.943359 |
### § 19.35.010. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) adoption by reference. | The 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, written by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), is adopted and incorporated by reference, including the following appendices:
A. Appendix A, Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.
B. Appendix B, Explanatory Notes on ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.130859 | 0.850098 | -0.797363 | -1.012695 |
### § 19.35.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the UPC shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate plumbing permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.03.020; Ord. 97-1446 § 4, 1997; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.086914 | -0.404053 | -1.302734 | -1.499023 |
### § 19.35.025. UPC Table 422.1 – Minimum Plumbing Facilities, amended. | UPC Table 422.1 – Minimum Plumbing Facilities, is deleted and the 1997 Uniform Building Code Appendix, Chapter 29, Table A-29-A – Minimum Plumbing Fixtures, is adopted as the minimum plumbing fixture requirements for new construction.
(S.G.C. 19.03.025; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 20... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.344727 | 0.916504 | -0.166992 | -1.210938 |
### § 19.35.027. Uniform Building Code Section 1506 – Roof Drainage, adopted. | 1997 Uniform Building Code Section 1506 – Roof Drainage, is adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.03.027; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK
§ 19.35.030 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION § 19.35.030
§ 19.35.030. Amendments to cross references.
“The Uni... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.92334 | 1.321289 | -0.610352 | -0.914551 |
### § 19.40.010. International Mechanical Code (IMC) adoption by reference. | The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, written by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated by reference, including the following appendices:
A. Appendix A, Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs.
(S.G.C. 19.04.010; Ord. 97-1446 § 4, 1997; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord.... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.189453 | 0.96582 | -1.447266 | -1.054688 |
### § 19.40.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the IMC shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate mechanical permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.04.020; Ord. 97-1446 § 4, 1997; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.099609 | -0.205322 | -1.482422 | -1.46582 |
### § 19.40.030. IMC Chapter 3 – General Regulations, modified. | The IMC is modified by including a new Section 313 – Prohibited Equipment, which reads:
The installation and use of open loop heat pumps connected to the municipal water system is prohibited.
a) No open loop heat pump installed after June 1, 1997 will be provided municipal water.
(S.G.C. 19.04.030; Ord. 98-1477 § 4... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.63623 | -0.024063 | 0.334229 | 0.273438 |
### § 19.45.010. Uniform Code of Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB) adoption by reference. | The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as written by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.06.010; Ord. 97-1446 § 4, 1997; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.807129 | 0.499756 | -0.649902 | -0.312256 |
### § 19.45.040. UCADB Section 302 – Dangerous Building, amended. | The first sentence of UCADB Section 302 – Dangerous Building, is amended to read as follows:
For the purpose of this code, any building, structure, or site which has any or all of the conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building, provided that such conditions or defects exist ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.87207 | 0.656738 | 0.228271 | 1.775391 |
### § 19.45.050. Amendments to cross references in other codes. | “The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,” as adopted in SGC § 19.45.010, replaces all references to the “International Property Maintenance Code” in any of the adopted building codes.
(S.G.C. 19.06.050; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.681641 | 0.31543 | -0.682617 | -0.419189 |
### § 19.50.010. Excavation and grading standards – Adoption by reference. | The 1997 Uniform Building Code, Appendix Chapter 33, Excavation and Grading, as modified by the published building department policy, is adopted and incorporated in the building code by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.07.010; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.149414 | 0.920898 | -0.770508 | -1.483398 |
### § 19.50.020. Geotechnical reporting required for “pit run” fill material. | Where unclassified fill material (such as “pit run”) is proposed as structural fill, geotechnical investigations per IBC Chapter 18 are required. Special inspections must be completed during excavation and grading according to IBC Chapter 17.
(S.G.C. 19.07.020; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitk... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.69043 | 0.211914 | -0.522461 | -0.356445 |
### § 19.55.010. Energy Conservation Code adoption by reference. | The energy code as defined by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is adopted and incorporated by reference. This is outlined in the 2018 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES). Thermal efficiency is defined by the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and AHFC provides regionally appropriate Ala... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.55127 | 1.392578 | -0.357178 | -0.633301 |
### § 19.60.010. Adoption by reference of certain portions of International Building Code (IBC) as modified. | (S.G.C. 19.14.010; Ord. 98-1478 § 4, 1998; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 12-43A § 4, 2013; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.135742 | 0.677734 | -1.512695 | -1.172852 |
### § 19.60.012. Adoption by reference of International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. | The 2021 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings by the International Code Council, including Appendix AQ – Tiny Houses, as modified in other sections of this title, is adopted and incorporated by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.14.012; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 12-43A § 4, 201... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.094727 | 0.810547 | -0.625977 | -0.936035 |
### § 19.60.013. Adoption of excavation and grading standards. | 1997 Uniform Building Code Appendix Chapter 33, Excavation and Grading, as modified by published building department policy, is adopted and included in the building code by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.14.013; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.200195 | 0.753906 | -0.732422 | -1.47168 |
### § 19.60.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the IBC and IRC for islands shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020.
(S.G.C. 19.14.020; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.071289 | -0.017471 | -1.482422 | -1.567383 |
### § 19.65.010. International Fire Code (IFC) adoption by reference. | Certain portions of the 2021 International Fire Code are adopted and incorporated by reference. Adopted portions are: Chapter 1 (Administration), Chapter 2 (Definitions and Abbreviations), Chapter 3 (General Requirements), excluding Section 307 (Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces), and Ch... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.869141 | 0.884277 | -0.648438 | -0.553223 |
### § 19.65.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the IFC for islands shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.12.020; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.927246 | -0.478271 | -1.516602 | -1.456055 |
### § 19.70.010. National Electrical Code (NEC) adoption by reference. | The 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, as amended by Chapter 19.30 SGC is adopted and incorporated by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.13.010; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.906738 | 1.011719 | -0.743652 | -0.785645 |
### § 19.70.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the NEC for islands shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate electrical permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.13.020; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.923828 | -0.212036 | -1.482422 | -1.34375 |
### § 19.70.030. Article 220, Branch-circuit, feeder and service calculations, Section 220.1, Scope. | The mandatory provisions of Article 220, as they apply to residential construction, are modified to be elective by adding a first paragraph as follows:
The residential provisions of this article are elective rather than mandatory. The portions of this article that mandate branch-circuit numbers, sizes, or locations ar... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.047852 | 0.143677 | -0.867188 | -1.113281 |
### § 19.75.010. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) adoption by reference. | Certain portions of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code are adopted and incorporated by reference. Adopted portions are: Chapters 1 (Administration), 2 (Definitions), 3 (General Regulations (as modified)), 12 (Fuel Piping), and Appendix H (Private Sewage Disposal Systems).
(S.G.C. 19.10.010; Ord. 98-1478 § 4, 1998; Ord. 02... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.200195 | 0.825195 | -1.542969 | -1.316406 |
### § 19.75.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the UPC for islands shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate plumbing permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.10.020; Ord. 98-1478 § 4, 1998; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.172852 | -0.327148 | -1.444336 | -1.445313 |
### § 19.80.010. International Mechanical Code (IMC) adoption by reference. | The 2021 International Mechanical Code is adopted and incorporated by reference, including Appendix A – Chimney connector pass-throughs.
(S.G.C. 19.11.010; Ord. 98-1478 § 4, 1998; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 08-02 § 4, 2008; Ord. 12-43A § 4, 2013; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.120117 | 0.626953 | -1.327148 | -1.083008 |
### § 19.80.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the IMC for islands shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020. Separate mechanical permits and fees are not required for work authorized by a valid building permit.
(S.G.C. 19.11.020; Ord. 98-1478 § 4, 1998; Ord. 02-1676 § 4, 2002; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.150391 | -0.278564 | -1.541992 | -1.374023 |
### § 19.85.010. Adoption by reference of certain portions of the International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. | A. Modify Chapter 2 by adding a new definition:
> Float home—A single family dwelling unit attached to a flotation device, built to the minimum standards of the IRC and of this ordinance. Float homes are not boats and are subject to all the laws and regulations governing private dwelling units.
B. Chapter 4 of the IR... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.240356 | 1.023438 | 1.388672 | 0.619141 |
### § 19.85.015. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the IRC for float homes shall be calculated as defined in SGC
City of Sitka, AK
§ 19.85.015
SITKA CODE
§ 19.85.040
§ 19.10.020.
(S.G.C. 19.15.015; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
§ 19.85.020. Size of flotation system.
The dimensions of the flotation system shall be not larger than 20 feet by ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.108948 | 1.374023 | 1.125 | 0.332764 |
### § 19.90.010. National Electrical Code (NEC) adoption by reference. | The 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted and incorporated by reference.
(S.G.C. 19.16.010; Ord. 14-23A § 4, 2014; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.962402 | 0.633301 | -0.88916 | -0.94043 |
### § 19.90.020. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the NEC for float homes shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020.
(S.G.C. 19.16.020; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.075195 | -0.085693 | -1.133789 | -1.426758 |
### § 19.95.010. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) adoption by reference. | The 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, written by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted and incorporated by reference, including the following appendices:
A. Appendix A, Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.
B. Appendix B, Explanatory Notes on Combinat... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.107422 | 0.672852 | -0.70459 | -0.946777 |
### § 19.95.015. Application for permit. | Fees for permits issued under the UPC for float homes shall be calculated as defined in SGC § 19.10.020.
(S.G.C. 19.17.015; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.058594 | -0.164307 | -0.925781 | -1.474609 |
### § 19.95.020. Sewage holding tank. | A. Sewage holding tanks for float homes shall be sized in accordance with Table H2.1, Appendix H of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
B. Sewage holding tanks shall be constructed of materials not subject to corrosion or decay and shall be watertight.
(S.G.C. 19.17.020; Ord. 14-23A § 4, 2014; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.917969 | -0.113647 | 0.751953 | -0.592285 |
### § 19.95.030. Sewage treatment. | Sewage, including greywater, shall be disposed of by pumping to a portable holding tank and delivering to an approved sewage pump-out facility. Alternatively, sewage may be treated with an approved sewage treatment system and discharged into the water. The owner is responsible for securing appropriate state and federal... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.457031 | -1.092773 | 0.539063 | 0.185425 |
### § 19.95.040. Potable water. | Connections to the municipal water system shall be of an approved method, shall include backflow prevention and shall be approved by the building official.
(S.G.C. 19.17.040; Ord. 14-23A § 4, 2014; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.79541 | -1.088867 | -0.093018 | -0.680176 |
### § 19.100.010. Assembly authority. | The assembly may by resolution or ordinance provide for the demolition or removal of municipally owned buildings. The assembly may use its discretion in deciding to demolish or remove any building. It may consider such facts and hire such experts as it may see fit.
(S.G.C. 19.19.010; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.036743 | -1.204102 | -0.840332 | -0.602539 |
### § 19.100.020. Bidding. | Demolition or removal shall be by competitive bidding, or the assembly may authorize the administrator to have the building demolished or removed by municipal employees.
(S.G.C. 19.19.020; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.866211 | -0.952637 | -1.192383 | -1.025391 |
### § 19.100.030. Buildings considered personal property. | For all purposes, any building being considered for demolition or removal from its site shall be considered to be personal property and not real property.
(S.G.C. 19.19.030; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.980469 | -1.103516 | -0.316406 | -0.80127 |
### § 19.100.040. Authorization by ordinance. | If the value of the building exceeds $25,000, its removal or demolition shall be authorized by ordinance. If the value is more than $100,000, the assembly may authorize an advisory vote at a general or special election and the assembly shall stay its decision pending outcome of the election.
(S.G.C. 19.19.040; Ord. 1... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.689453 | -1.066406 | -0.841309 | -0.533203 |
### § 19.100.050. Value determination. | Value shall be determined as the amount by which the salvage value of the building after removal, or the materials in it after removal, exceed the estimated cost of removal or demolition.
(S.G.C. 19.19.050; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.921387 | -0.778809 | -0.616699 | -0.638672 |
### § 19.100.060. Scope. | This chapter and the procedures contained herein shall take precedence to and prevail over any other ordinances of the municipality passed prior to the ordinance codified in this chapter.
(S.G.C. 19.19.060; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)
City of Sitka, AK | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.582031 | -0.371582 | -1.282227 | -1.413086 |
### § 19.105.010. Plan review and state building code enforcement. | As required by an exemption granted to the city and borough from the State Fire Marshal under the authority of 13 AAC 50.075, the city will perform nonstructural plan reviews and will approve construction plans and specifications as stipulated in 13 AAC 50.027. At a minimum, the municipality will enforce the State Buil... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.288086 | 0.813477 | -1.116211 | -0.741211 |
### § 19.105.020. Enforcement of state fire statutes and regulations. | As required by an exemption granted to the city and borough from the State Fire Marshal under the authority of 13 AAC 50.075, the city will enforce applicable sections of AS 18.70, and 13 AAC50 and 55.
(S.G.C. 19.20.020; Ord. 98-1518 § 4, 1999; Ord. 04-64 § 4, 2004; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.196289 | 0.879883 | -1.011719 | -0.713379 |
### § 19.105.030. Fire and life safety inspection program. | As required by an exemption granted to the city and borough from the State Fire Marshal under the authority of 13 AAC 50.075, the city will conduct a building fire safety inspection program which meets or exceeds the standards of the program which would be conducted by the State Fire Marshal.
(S.G.C. 19.20.030; Ord. 9... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.982422 | 0.210571 | -0.297119 | -0.179199 |
### § 20.05.005. Statutory authorization. | In AS Title 26, the Alaska State Legislature has delegated the responsibility to each community to adopt floodplain management regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry; therefore, the assembly of the city and borough of Sitka does ordain as follows.
(S.G.C. 20.04.... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.975098 | 0.020218 | -0.730957 | 0.546875 |
### § 20.05.010. Purpose. | A. Flood hazard areas within the city and borough of Sitka are subject to periodic floodwater inundation which may result in a loss of life and property, pose health and safety hazards, commerce and governmental services disruption, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of th... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.785156 | 0.693359 | 0.753906 | 2.429688 |
### § 20.05.020. Definitions. | “Area of special flood hazard” means the land in the floodplain within the jurisdiction of the city and borough of Sitka subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. Such an area is designated on the Flood Insurance Rate Map for the city and borough of Sitka
City of Sitka, AK
§ 20.05.020 E... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.978027 | 1.943359 | 0.420654 | 1.325195 |
## § 20.05.050. Flood hazard district. | A. The special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Insurance Administrator in a scientific and engineering report titled “Flood Insurance Study (FIS), City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska” dated August 1, 2019, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) dated August 1, 2019, are hereby adopted by referen... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.601074 | 1.230469 | 0.170288 | 1.349609 |
## § 20.05.060. Regulations. | Sitka floodplain regulations shall be adopted by the assembly to implement the provisions of this chapter, and shall be incorporated by reference under this chapter. A copy of these regulations shall be available at the public works department, and shall be posted on the city and borough of Sitka webpage under the buil... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.273438 | -0.14209 | -1.072266 | -0.803223 |
### § 20.10.010. Adoption by reference – City and Borough of Sitka Coastal Management Plan (CMP) enforceable policies. | The 2007 City and Borough of Sitka Coastal Management Plan enforceable policies (as numbered in the Sitka Coastal Plan), pages A-3 through A-13 and related boundaries and definitions, are adopted by reference, including the policies and map references. The complete 2007 City and Borough of Sitka Coastal Management Plan... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.239258 | 0.699219 | -1.125977 | -1.134766 |
### § 21.05.010. Title. | This title may be referred to as the subdivision ordinance of the city and borough of Sitka.
(S.G.C. 21.04.010; Ord. 03-1729 § 4, 2003) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.5625 | -1.101563 | -1.365234 | -1.736328 |
### § 21.05.020. Purpose. | Subdivision of land becomes a public responsibility in that properly constructed roads and streets must be maintained and various public services customary to urban areas must be provided. The welfare of the entire community is thereby affected in many important aspects. It is therefore in the interest of the public, d... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.239624 | -0.192383 | -0.007313 | 1.111328 |
### § 21.05.030. Scope and jurisdiction. | This title governs all subdivision of land within the city and borough of Sitka. Except as otherwise provided by law, this title governs subdivision of land owned by the federal government, the state and its instrumentalities and the municipality in the same manner as it governs subdivisions of land owned by private pe... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.88623 | 1.09668 | -0.241943 | -0.379395 |
### § 21.05.070. “A.” | “Aggrieved person” means:
1. The applicant or any person adversely affected by the decision;
2. Any governmental unit who is a party to or has submitted comments on any actions before the planning commission and contends the fulfilling of their governmental responsibilities are threatened by the action of the plannin... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.560547 | 0.226929 | -0.635742 | -0.412842 |
### § 21.05.080. “B.” | “Block” means an area of land within a subdivision that is entirely bounded by rights-of-way (other than alleys), physical barriers, and exterior boundaries of the subdivision.
“Block length” means the distance between intersections of through streets, measured between the right-of-way lines of the intersecting street... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.044922 | -0.30127 | -1.225586 | -1.232422 |
### § 21.05.090. “C.” | “Comprehensive plan” means an official adopted document including text, charts, graphics or maps or any combination designed to portray general and long range proposals for the arrangement of land uses and development of an economic base and human resource and which is intended to guide development policy towards achie... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.053711 | 0.01181 | -1.303711 | -0.95166 |
### § 21.05.100. “D.” | “Dedication” means the deliberate appropriation of land or rights in land by its owner for any general and public use, reserving to himself or herself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public use to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shal... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.100769 | 1.416016 | -0.664063 | -0.749512 |
### § 21.10.010. Planning commission – Responsibilities. | A. The planning commission shall be responsible for preliminary and final review of minor subdivision plats, platting variances, vacation of streets, and waivers of subdivision regulations subject to review by the assembly. The planning commission shall be responsible for review and recommend approval of major subdivis... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.028168 | 0.381592 | -0.459473 | -0.568359 |
### § 21.10.015. Assembly – Responsibilities. | The borough assembly shall have final approval responsibilities for major subdivisions and planned unit developments and shall be responsible for appeals of planning commission approval actions.
(S.G.C. 21.52.015; Ord. 03-1729 § 4, 2003) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.492188 | -1.063477 | -1.227539 | -1.424805 |
### § 21.10.020. Administration – Responsibilities. | A. The municipal administration shall be responsible for preapplication and application management; technical reviews; coordination of planning commission and assembly hearings including appeals.
B. Within 15 working days after obtaining all certificates of approval of the plat and after the 10-day appeal period, the ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.073242 | 0.953125 | -1.075195 | -0.759766 |
## § 21.10.130. Penalties and remedies. | A. The owner or agent of the owner of land located within a subdivision who offers to sell, transfers, sells or enters into a contract to sell land in a subdivision before a plat of the subdivision has been prepared, approved and recorded in accordance with this title, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is ... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.900879 | 0.481445 | 0.195313 | 1.768555 |
## § 21.10.140. Fees. | The assembly shall adopt a schedule of fees for plat, variance, and vacation applications, and for appeals under this title. Specifically, fees shall be set for:
A. All subdivision plat applications;
B. Platting variance;
C. Street or other dedication;
D. Vacation and appeals;
E. Planned unit development;
F. Boun... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.111328 | -1.327148 | -0.989258 | -1.274414 |
### § 21.15.010. Application. | **A.** The minor subdivision plat procedure shall apply to the following plats:
1. Plats that create no more than four additional tracts or lots;
2. Plats that create parcels that will become integral parts of the adjoining lots or rights-of-way;
3. A movement or creation of lot lines that does not result in an incr... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.662109 | 0.426025 | -0.675293 | -1.045898 |
### § 21.15.020. Concept plat. | **A.** A concept plat, prepared by a registered land surveyor, must be submitted at least 13 days prior to the next planning commission meeting. Applications shall include the application fee prescribed in SGC § 21.10.140.
1. Three copies of the plat, drawn to a scale of at least one inch equals 100 feet on paper of o... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.026001 | 1.489258 | -0.287109 | -0.763184 |
### § 21.20.010. General outline of procedure for major plat approval. | The following are the basic steps to obtain major subdivision approval:
A. Major subdivision preapplication;
B. Major subdivision concept plat application for planning commission review;
C. Review and approval of the complete preliminary plat by the planning commission;
D. Consideration of any platting variances by... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.157227 | -0.293945 | -1.128906 | -1.316406 |
### § 21.20.020. Major subdivision preapplication. | A preapplication consultation is required preceding the preparation and submission of the preliminary plat. During this stage, the applicant makes known his intentions to the city and is advised of platting procedures and requirements related to subdivision of the subject tract. Applicants are encouraged to submit a br... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.168945 | -0.862793 | -0.779297 | -1.314453 |
### § 21.20.030. Major subdivision – Suggested concept plan submittal. | A. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a concept plan of a major subdivision for planning commission review. Planning commission review of a concept plan will likely expedite the overall review process by allowing issues to be addressed early on.
B. Submission of a subdivision application, to be in a form app... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.722656 | 0.27124 | -0.561035 | -1.070313 |
## § 21.20.040. Major subdivision – Preliminary plat submission requirements. | A. In the event the owner or developer does not elect to go through the concept plat review process and submit a complete application at that time, an application for subdivision plat approval shall precede the submission of a preliminary plat. If a previous application does not incorporate any request for any necessar... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.012283 | 1.300781 | -0.03299 | -0.711426 |
## § 21.20.160. Major subdivision – Final plat submission requirements. | The plat shall comply with the development and design standards contained in this title and SGC Title 22, Zoning, shall be used to evaluate applications. Outstanding natural and cultural features such as scenic view-points, watercourses, and historical sites shall be reserved insofar as possible. Flood hazard areas sha... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.091736 | 1.514648 | 0.237061 | -0.308838 |
### § 21.25.010. General description. | Hybrid subdivisions are considered to be subdivisions that have elements common to both minor and major subdivisions. Hybrid subdivisions fall into two classifications.
The first classification is a subdivision that contains five lots where the first lot has access and utility connections directly off of a dedicated s... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.194336 | 0.173828 | -1.243164 | -0.887207 |
### § 21.25.020. General provisions. | A. Five-lot hybrids. Five-lot hybrids are governed by the minor subdivision process. All standards and review procedures of the minor subdivision process shall apply. Five-lot hybrids shall not be approved if planning commission, with appeal rights to the assembly, is not satisfied that the lot immediately adjacent a d... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.048431 | 1.025391 | 0.309082 | 0.047791 |
### § 21.30.010. Application and zero lot line plat of subdivision. | The zero lot line subdivision application, review and approval procedures shall be the same as those for minor subdivisions (Chapter 21.15 SGC) except as specified below:
A. The exact locations of the structures shall be shown along with dimensions to each adjacent property line. This may be accomplished by either of ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.398193 | 0.128662 | -0.287109 | -0.942871 |
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