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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
6.A.
Special City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/25/2023
- Department Head:
- Jose A. Guzman
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning & Zoning, Planning & Zoning Department
Action Requested:
Discussion Item - No Action to be Taken
ITEM:
Presentation, discussion, and possible directions to staff on any and all matters regarding fire, building, and zoning regulations pertaining to the construction of cloth shade structures within the required building setback. (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning & Zoning)
SUMMARY:
This item was requested to be placed on the Agenda by Mayor Nieves Riedel. The purpose of this item is to provide information to the city council regarding the current city regulations and explore options for permitting the construction of cloth shade structures within the required building setbacks.
The city's current regulations allow for the construction of cloth shade structures as long as they comply with building code regulations, including engineering design and zoning regulations pertaining to the required building setbacks. This means that the structure must be designed and constructed to meet all safety and structural requirements and must be placed at the appropriate distance from property lines and other buildings as specified by the zoning regulations regarding building setbacks.
Engineered design is required for metal structures under the International Building Code (IBC) to ensure that these structures are safe and able to withstand the loads and forces that they will be subjected to. The IBC sets out specific requirements for the design and construction of metal structures, including requirements for load-bearing capacity, stability, and resistance to wind, seismic and other forces.
Building setback requirements are to ensure that buildings are constructed at a safe distance from each other and from property lines, reducing the risk of fire and other hazards. This also provides space for emergency vehicles and other large vehicles to access the property in case of emergencies. Additionally, building setbacks also help to provide privacy, natural light, and ventilation for buildings and their occupants.
The city's current regulations allow for the construction of cloth shade structures as long as they comply with building code regulations, including engineering design and zoning regulations pertaining to the required building setbacks. This means that the structure must be designed and constructed to meet all safety and structural requirements and must be placed at the appropriate distance from property lines and other buildings as specified by the zoning regulations regarding building setbacks.
Engineered design is required for metal structures under the International Building Code (IBC) to ensure that these structures are safe and able to withstand the loads and forces that they will be subjected to. The IBC sets out specific requirements for the design and construction of metal structures, including requirements for load-bearing capacity, stability, and resistance to wind, seismic and other forces.
Building setback requirements are to ensure that buildings are constructed at a safe distance from each other and from property lines, reducing the risk of fire and other hazards. This also provides space for emergency vehicles and other large vehicles to access the property in case of emergencies. Additionally, building setbacks also help to provide privacy, natural light, and ventilation for buildings and their occupants.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Discussion and possible directions to staff only, no action item.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- N/A
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- N/A
- TOTAL:
- N/A
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- N/A
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
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- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- N/A
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
N/A