HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amending Mechanical Code ORDINANCE NO. 3317
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING CHAPTER 32,THE MECHANICAL CODE,
AS IT NOW EXISTS AND RE-ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 32 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ;REPEALING
ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames,Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code as it now exists and enacting a new Chapter 32 as follows:
-CHAPTER 32
MECHANICAL CODE
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Sec. 32.101. MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED.
The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition (herein called 'UMC) as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials,shall be the Mechanical Code for the City of Ames,Iowa,
except for such modifications, additions or deletions as hereinafter enacted. The Uniform Mechanical
Code standards and the Uniform Building Code standards contained in Appendix A, and Appendices B,
C and D of the UMC are adopted as parts of the Mechanical Code for the City of Ames.
(Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord. No. 3219, Sec. 1, 3-23-93)
Sec. 32.102. SCOPE.
Delete Sec. 103 UMC and insert in lieu thereof the following:
Scope. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs,
relocation,replacement,addition to,use or maintenance of any heating,ventilating,cooling,refrigeration
systems,incinerators or other miscellaneous heat producing appliances within this jurisdiction. Additions,
alterations, repairs and replacements of equipment or systems shall comply with the provisions for new
equipment and systems except as otherwise provided in Section 104 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92)
Sec. 32.103. BOARD OF APPEALS.
Delete Section 110 UMC and insert in lieu thereof the following:
(1) Mechanical Board Created;Membership,Appointment;Quorum;Authority. There
is hereby created a Mechanical Code Board of Appeals, of three (3) members, at least one of who shall
be journeyman level (4 years experience) in residential mechanical systems, one of who shall be a
journeyman level (4 years experience)in commercial mechanical systems,and the third member shall be
a journeyman level (4 years experience) in either residential or commercial mechanical systems or shall
have professional teaching experience or study in mechanical systems, appointed by the mayor and ap-
proved by the city council. Only one(1)employee,associate or representative per business or firm shall
be on the Board at one time. Two (2) of the voting board members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. The mechanical inspector employed by the city and one person from the Building
Code Board of Appeals shall be members ex officio of the Board without voting power.
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(2) Records of Board Proceedings. A record of all proceedings of the Board shall be kept
which shall set forth the issues or requests submitted to the Board,the reasons for the Board's Decisions,
the vote of each member, the absence of a member, and any failure of a member to vote.
(3) Authority of Board. The Board has the responsibility and authority to:
(a) Approve areas to be administered.
(b) Act as a Board of appeals to hear appeals from decisions of an inspector when
it is claimed that the true intent of the mechanical code has been incorrectly interpreted,the provisions
of the code do not apply, or an equally good or better form of construction can be allowed.
(c) The Board shall review proposed changes to this chapter and make
recommendation to the city council.
(d) The Board shall adopt,from time to time such rules and regulations as it may
deem necessary to carry into effect the Board's duties as set out in this chapter.
The Board shall have no power to waive any provision of this code.
(Ord. No. 3197. Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord. No. 3219. Sec. 2, 3-23-93)
(4) Term of Office of Board Members. The term of office of the members of the
mechanical code board of appeals shall be three years, except that when the board shall first be created,
one member shall be appointed for a one year term and one member shall be appointed for a two year
term and shall serve until their successors are appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for any unexpired term
in the same manner as original appointments. If a member fails to regularly attend meetings,the member
may be removed by action of the City Council, but only after the member has been given reasonable
notice that his or her failure to regularly attend meetings may subject the member to removal from the
board. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms.
(Ord. No. 3227, Sec. 1, 6-8-93)
(5) Time of Board Meetings. The board shall meet at least semi-annually and shall hold
additional meetings as necessary to hear appeals or conduct other business. Special meetings may be
called at any time by the chair of the board or the mechanical inspector, or upon written request of two
members of the board to the chair or the mechanical inspector.
(6) Voting by the Board. The Board shall vote on any question involving an appeal of
the inspector's previous decision; and,in the event of a tie vote,said previous decision shall be affirmed.
In proceedings relative to the suspension or revocation of licenses or certificates, at least two members
must concur in such suspension or revocation.
(7) Compensation of Board. The members of the mechanical board of appeals shall serve
without compensation.
(8) Officers of Board. The board shall annually select one of its members to act as chair
person, and one to act as vice chairperson. Records of the board shall be maintained in the office of the
mechanical inspector.
Sec. 32.104. REGISTRATION.
Delete sections 111 - 117 of Chapter 1 of the UMC and insert in lieu thereof Sections 32.104, 32.105,
32.106, 32.107 and 32.108 set out as follows:
(1) Registrations
(a) Registration Required: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or
corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any
—structure or appliance for which a mechanical permit is required in the City,or cause the same to be done
unless such person, firm, or corporation has been registered with the City to perform such work. Such
person, firm or corporation shall be herein termed Registrant. In extending the rights and privileges of
such registration,the City makes no statement of the technical competency of those so registered,and no
manner of license is proffered.
(b) Information to be Provided: An applicant for registration under this section
shall provide to the Plumbing Inspector the following information:
(i) The complete name,complete mailing address,street address and tele-
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phone number of the firm or corporation.
(ii) The name,position and private mailing address of a manager or general
agent of the firm or of each officer of a corporation and the registered agent for service of legal process
on the corporation.
(iii) The name, position and private mailing address of a person who is
authorized to bind the firm in legal agreements.
(iv) If the registration is to be as an individual only,the name and mailing
address, street address and home and work telephone number of the individual.
(v) The State Division of Labor registration number.
(vi) Other pertinent information deemed necessary by the Mechanical
Inspector.
Every registrant shall provide accurate information on the registration application. The
Mechanical Contractor,if an individual,or the principal manager of the Mechanical Contracting firm,shall
come into the Inspection office to register in person each year. Any changes in that information shall be
reported to the office of the Mechanical Inspector within ten (10) days from the date the information
previously supplied has become inaccurate for any reason.
(c) Insurance Required. Every Registrant shall carry Contractor's commercial
general liability insurance in not less than $500,000 Combined Single Limit, and shall provide proof of
coverage to the Mechanical Inspector before registration.
(i) State Registration. Proof of state registration is required at the time
of registration with the City.
EXEMPTION: When registrant is the property owner,proof of general liability
insurance coverage of$500,000 is required in lieu of contractors commercial liability coverage and no
state registration number is required.
(d) Mechanical Inspector Shall Respond: After application for registration has
been received by the Mechanical Inspector, the Mechanical Inspector shall act promptly to issue the
registration or to determine on what basis the registration may not be issued. The Mechanical Inspector
shall so respond not later than two weeks following application.
(e) Expiration and Renewal of Registration: Registration shall expire annually
on January 1, and may be reactivated so long as the registration information remains accurate and proof
of continued liability coverage is submitted.
(f) Transfer of Registration Prohibited: No Registrant shall allow his/her
registration, by name or other identification, to be transferred, assigned or used in any manner, directly
or indirectly, or for any purpose, by any person, firm or corporation other than the one to whom it was
issued by the Mechanical Inspector.
(g) Registration Suspended: The Mechanical Code Board of Appeals shall have
the authority to suspend any registration issued under this section for any of the following acts by the
Registrant:
(i) continued work after the issuance of a Stop Order.
(ii) initiating work in violation of the Board's decision or prior to the
Board's decision.
(iii) causing or permitting the unauthorized or prohibited use of a valid
registration, by Registrant or another, such as to allow the rights and privileges of registration to be
applied to one not duly registered.
(iv) judgment entry of two (2) violations of any of the provisions of the
Mechanical Code committed within a period of twelve (12) consecutive months.
Such suspension of registration shall be for a time not to exceed six (6)months. After
expiration of such period of time as the Board shall have designated,and after payment of any outstanding
penalties, costs, fees and completion of proof of compliance, and routine renewal fee, if it has become
due in the interim, the suspended registration shall again become valid and effective.
(h) Registration Revoked. The Mechanical Code Board of Appeals shall have the
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authority to revoke any registration issued under this section for:
(i) a violation constituting the practice of any fraud or deceit in securing
(a) a registration for Registrant or another or (b) a permit.
(ii) judgment entry of three (3) violations of the Mechanical Code
committed within a period of twelve (12) consecutive months.
Such revocation of registration by the Board shall be full and final cancellation of such
registration, made effective on the date of the Board's decision. Any Registrant so judged by the Board
shall not be allowed in the future to be registered again in the City.
(i) Suspension or Revocation Hearing: In considering allegations under this
section regarding suspension or revocation of a registration, the Board of Appeals shall proceed upon
sworn information furnished it by an official of the City,or by any person. Such information shall be in
writing and shall be duly verified by the person familiar with the allegation made. The Board shall issue
an order setting the matter for hearing at a specified time and place, and the Secretary of the Board, with
the advice of the City Attorney, shall cause a copy of the Board's order, and of the allegations, to be
served upon the Registrant by registered mail at least fifteen(15) days before the date set for the hearing.
The Registrant may appear in person or by counsel at the time and place named in the order and present
his/her defense to the Board. The City Attorney shall provide counsel for the Board. If the Registrant
fails or refuses to appear, the Board may proceed to hear and determine the charge in his/her absence.
If he/she admits the allegations, or if, upon a hearing, the Board finds any of the allegations to be true,
it may enter an order suspending or revoking the certificate of registration. Suspension or revocation re-
sulting from a decision of the Board shall preclude the Registrant from securing a permit for work
controlled by that registration in the city,or from becoming so registered under altered identification, as
long as the suspension or revocation is in effect.
0) Exemption for Homeowner: No such registration procedure shall be required
for alteration or repair work to be performed on a single family residential structure when the person
performing the alteration or repair work is the owner of the structure,and has his/her legal residence there.
The homeowner shall be automatically termed a Registrant for the purposes of such a project. Not-
withstanding such relief from registration, all requirements for permits for the work shall remain in force.
(Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92; Ord. No. 3219, Sec. 3, 3-23-93)
Sec. 32.105. PERMITS.
(1) Permits Required. Except as otherwise provided, no mechanical system regulated by
this code shall be installed, altered, repaired, replaced or remodeled unless a separate mechanical permit
for each separate building or structure has first been obtained from the building official. This provision
shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the inspector that such
work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to apply for a permit before commencement of
the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so.
Exempted Work. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following:
a. A portable heating appliance,portable ventilating equipment,portable cooling
unit or portable evaporative cooler.
b. Replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance which does
not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of this code.
C. Refrigerating equipment which is part of the equipment for which a permit has
been issued pursuant to the requirements of this code.
d. A unit refrigerating system.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances
of this jurisdiction.
(2) Application for Permit. A permit may be issued only to a registrant, as provided
above, and only when the requirements defined in this section have been met. To obtain a permit, the
applicant shall make application in writing on a form furnished by the code enforcement agency for that
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purpose. Every such application shall:
a. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application
is made;
b. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal
description,street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work;
C. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended;
d. Be accompanied by plans,diagrams,computations and specifications and other
data as required in Subsection (3) of this section;
e. Be signed by the applicant or his/her authorized agent; and
f. Furnish such other technical data and information pertaining to the installations
and work to be done as may be required by the building official.
(3)" Plans and Specifications. Plans,engineering calculations,diagrams and other data shall
be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit for all new commercial construction
when the building exceeds 10,000 square feet or more than one story. The computations and
specifications are to be prepared and designed by an engineer licensed by the state to practice as such.
The building official may require the submission of plans, calculations or other data if he/she
finds that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is necessary to obtain
compliance with this code.
Residential permits and interior finish permits need not be accompanied by plans unless specifi-
cally requested by the building official.
(a) Information on Plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications shall be
drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location,
nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this
code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
(b) Plans for buildings more than two stories in height of other than Groups R,
Division 3 and M Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire-resistive integrity will be
maintained where a penetration will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication
conduits,pipes and similar systems.
(Ord. No. 3219, Sec. 4, 3-23-93)
(4) Permit Issuance
a. Issuance. The application,plans, specifications,computations and other data
filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed
by other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with applicable laws under their jurisdiction.
If the building official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans,
specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent
laws and ordinances, he/she may issue a permit therefore to the applicant.
b. When a mechanical permit has been issued for mechanical work where plans
are required,such plans and specifications shall not be changed,modified,or altered without authorization
from the building official and until the permit has been amended to include the change. Any additional
permit fees shall be calculated in the same manner as though the total value of the permit was calculated
at one time. All work regulated by this code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
C. The building official may issue a permit for the construction of a part of a
mechanical system before the entire plans and specifications for the whole system have been submitted
or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all
pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit may proceed at his/her own risk without
assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or mechanical system will be granted.
d. Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans,specification and computations
shall be retained by the building official until fmal approval of the work covered therein. One set of
approved plans and specifications shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during
which the work authorized thereby is in progress.
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(5) Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and
computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the
provisions of this code or of other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to
violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
. The issuance of a permit based upon plans,specifications,computations and other data shall not
prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans,specifications,
and other data or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of
this code or of other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(6) Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this
code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance of the permit, or if the work authorized by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after the work has commenced.
Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained so to do, and the fee
therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work,provided no changes have
been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work and provided further that
such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. No permit shall be extended more than once.
In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which
he/she may commence work under that permit when he/she is unable to commence work within the time
required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for
action by the permittee of a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing
that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken.
(7) Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke
a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis
of incorrect information supplied or in violation of other ordinance or regulation of the jurisdiction.
(Orr. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92)
Sec. 32.106. FEES.
Fees. Fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92)
Sec. 32.107. INSPECTIONS.
(1) General. Mechanical systems for which a permit is required by this code shall be
subject to inspection by the building official or designee and such mechanical systems shall remain
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the mechanical systems to remain accessible
and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expenses entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to permit inspection. When the
installation of a mechanical system is complete, an additional and final inspection shall be made.
Mechanical systems regulated by this code shall not be connected to the energy fuel-supply lines until
authorized by the building official.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of
the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall—
not be valid.
(2) Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by
a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may
require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is
desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspections required by this code to provide access
to and means for inspection of such work.
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(3) Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections required by this code, the
building official may make or require other inspections of any mechanical work to ascertain compliance
with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced by the code enforcement agency.
(4) Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection
when such portion of work for which inspections is called is not complete or when required corrections
have not been made.
This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected
for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for
inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection..
. Reinspection fees may be assessed, when the approved plans are not readily available to the
inspector,for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested or for deviating from
plans requiring the approval of the building official.
To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form
furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with city requirements.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed,no additional inspection of the work will
be performed until the required fees have been paid.
(Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92)
Sec. 32.108. APPEALS FROM INSPECTOR'S DECISION.
(1) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the mechanical inspector affecting interpretation
may request and shall be granted a hearing on the decision provided that within 15 days after the date the
person received notice of the decision, an application is filed with the Inspection Division, setting forth
a brief statement of the grounds for appeal. Upon receipt of the request, the inspector shall give the
petitioner written notice thereof at least three days before the date set.
(2) All hearings shall be public, in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa relating
to government agency meetings. The hearing shall be held in accordance with rules adopted by the board
and city council. At the hearing the appellant and/or agent shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The
inspector shall have an opportunity to show why his/her decision should be affirmed. All interested
persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
(3) Decision. After a hearing,the board shall affirm modify or overrule the decision of the
inspector. Every action of the board shall be reduced to writing, stating its findings and reasoning, and
signed by the chairperson. The decision shall be promptly filed and sent to the appellant.
(4) Enforcement of Decision. The city inspector shall take immediate action to enforce
the decision of the board.
Sec. 32.109. CODE AMENDMENTS, PROCEDURE.
(1) Authority. The Mechanical Code Board of Appeals shall review and make
recommendation on any and all proposed changes to this code. Recommendations shall be forwarded to
the City Council for final action.
(2) Philosophy. It shall be the philosophy of the City that the local code should follow as
closely as possible the national standards as established by the Uniform Mechanical Code.
(3) Procedure for Amendment.
(a) Any proposed change to this chapter shall initially be brought to the board of
appeal for public hearing and recommendation to the City Council for final action.
(b) Written notification of proposed changes shall be given to individuals registered
with the City prior to the public hearing before the board.
Sec. 32.110. CONNECTION APPROVAL.
(1) Energy Connections. No person shall make connections from a source of energy fuel
to any mechanical system or equipment regulated by this code and for which a permit is required until
approved by the building official.
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(2) Temporary Connections. The building official may authorize temporary connection
of the mechanical equipment to the source of energy fuel for the purpose of testing the equipment,or for
use under a temporary certificate of occupancy.
(Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1, 9-24-92)
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32.201. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS.
The provisions of the UMC for the City of Ames are modified as follows:
(1) Delete Sec. 801 UMC and insert in lieu thereof the following:
(a) Appliances designed to be vented shall be connected to a venting system as
specified in Section 802 and the venting system shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, except
as provided in this section.
(b) Venting systems shall consist of approved chimneys,Type B vents,Type BW
vents, Type L vents, plastic pipe recommended by the manufacturer of listed condensing appliances for
use with specified models,or a venting assembly which is an integral part of a listed appliance.
(c) Venting systems shall be designed and constructed so as to develop a positive
flow adequate to convey all combustion products to the outside atmosphere.
(d) Venting systems may be designed in accordance with accepted engineering
methods when the design method has been approved by the building official.
(e) A venting system which is an integral part of the vented appliance and plastic
pipe recommended by the manufacturer in installation instructions as suitable for use with listed
condensing appliances shall be installed in accordance with the appliance listing, manufacturer's
installation instructions and applicable requirements of this code.
(f) Gas venting systems serving appliances equipped with draft hoods and
appliances listed for use with Type B vents may be designed in accordance with Appendix C, Chapter
8,UMC,or may be designed in accordance with the Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Assn. Venting Tables
supplied by the manufacturer of the appliance, modified as follows:
(i) The Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Assn.Venting Tables 19(a)and(b)
are amended to provide as follows:
(19) For single appliance vents:
a) If the vertical vent or tile lined chimney has a larger
diameter or flow area than the vent connector,use the vertical vent diameter to determine the minimum
vent capacity and the vent connector diameter to determine the maximum vent capacity. The flow area
of the vertical vent, however, shall not exceed 4 times the flow area of the listed appliance categorized
vent area, drafthood outlet area or flue collar area unless designed in accordance with approved
engineering methods. See Table 9 for calculated areas.
b) For multiple appliance vents: The flow area of the
largest section of vertical vent or chimney shall not exceed 4 times the smallest listed appliance
categorized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet area unless designed in accordance with
approved engineering methods. See Table for calculated areas.
(2) Boilers. Sec. 1001 in Appendix B is amended by the addition of an unnumbered
paragraph to that section as follows:
Notwithstanding the requirements of this code boilers and pressure vessels covered by Iowa Code
Chapter 89 shall comply with the requirements established by the Labor Services Division, as set out in
the Iowa Administrative Code, Part 347, Chapters 41-49. These rules and regulations are adopted as a
part of this code by this reference as if set forth fully herein.
(3) Gas Pipe Joints. By adding a new section to Appendix B, Chapter 13, as follows:
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Sec. 1322 Fittings in Concealed Gas Piping.
(a) General. All joints and fittings in a concealed gas piping system shall be welded. Only
fittings approved for a welded system shall be used. Screw type fittings shall not be welded. Screw type
fittings may be used in concealed spaces only if accessibility is provided at each fitting location. Access
openings shall be of a size that will permit a workable access to fittings requiring repair or replacement.
(Ord. No. 3268, Sec. 1, 3-22-94)
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Sec. 32301. PENALTY.
Any person, corporation or other legal entity who violates or resists the enforcement of any of
the provisions of this chapter commits a municipal infractions punishable by a civil penalty of thirty
dollars ($30) for the initial offense,one hundred dollars ($100) for the second offense, and two hundred
dollars ($200)for each repeat offense. Each day that a municipal infraction occurs constitutes a separate
offense. Any person,corporation or other legal entity who violates this ordinance after having previously
been found guilty of violating the same ordinance provisions at the same location or at a different location
shall be considered to have committed a repeat offense. Seeking a civil penalty as authorized in this
section does not preclude the city from seeking alternative relief, including an order for abatement or
injunctive relief.
(Ord. No. 3197, Sec. 1,9-24-92; Ord. No. 3268, Sec. 1, 3-22-94)"
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
as set out in Section 1.9 of the Municipal Code.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict, if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 24th day of January 1995
Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk, Larry R. urtis, Mayor
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