HomeMy WebLinkAbout30-17 - Ord. Amending Mason County Code Title 14 Building and ConstructionORDINANCENUMBER 0()-\1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MASON COUNTY CODE TITLE 14 ,
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, CHAPTER 14.08, BUILDING CODE
AMENDMENTS, AMENDING SECTION 14.08.031 TO ALLOW
EXEMPTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL, STORAGE STRUCTURES, AND
CARGO CONTAINERS AS STORAGE
AN ORDINANCE amending Title 14, Chapter 14.08, Building Code Amendments, amending
Section 14.08.031 providing exemptions for agricultural and storage structures under the
authority of RCW 19.27.040.
WHEREAS, this Ordinance amends current Mason County policy that requires an analysis
prepared by a Washington State licensed engineer for the foundation and anchoring of the
specific unit to be place.
WHEREAS, Sections 14.08.031 supplement Section 105.2 of the International Building Code
and International Residential Code to include certain and specific agricultural and storage
structures and boathouse maintenance from building permit requirements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, that the Board of Commissioners of
Mason County hereby amends the Mason County Code Title 14 (Building and Construction)
revising Chapter 14.08. (See Attachment A).
D ATE D this (o-1-h. day of Ju.oR,, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Y, WASHINGTON .
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: issioner
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Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Randy~therlin, Commissioner
ATTACHMENT A
TITLE 14 -BUILDING AND _CONSTRUCTION
AMENDING CHAPTER 14.08.031
14.08.031 -IBC/IRC SECTION 105.2, WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT.
The International Building Code is clear on one important fact when it comes to exemptions.
"Exemptions from permit requirements ... shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work
to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of th[e] International Building Code or any
other laws or ordinances of [its] jurisdiction."1 Even though a building permit may not be required,
p_rovisions of the state code are still in force and effect. In this Section, Sections [AJ.105.2 and R
105.2 of tlie lnternatio!lal Building Code and International Residential Code are adopted herein by
reference and supplemented with the following:
(1) Agricultural buildings: A single-story building or structure directly related to an
agricultural activity defined ·to include: farming; forestry; ranching;" algaculture;
aquaculture; apiculture (beekeeping); horticulture; viticulture; animal husbandry, including,
but not limited to, the care and raising of livestock, equine, and fur-bearing animals; poultry
husbandry and the production of poultry and poultry products; dairy production; the
production of field crops, fruits, vegetables, nursery stock, ornamental· shrubs, ornamental
trees, Christmas trees, flowers, sod, or mushrooms; timber and pasturage. Agricultural
buildings shall be exempt when 864 square feet or less with a wall height not to exceed
16 feet, and setback ten feet from all other structures. This exemption does not apply to
buildings used for the purpose of growing or producing medical or recreational cannabis
which shall remain subiect to the authority and restrictions of Mason County Code Chapter
17.17 (Recreational Marijuana).
(2) Storage (Non-Agricultural) Buildings: Single-story buildings or structures used for the
storage of belongings, not designed for human habitation, and not used for remunerative
purposes. These structures shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of
employment, nor shall it be a place used by the public. Storage buildi_ngs shall be exempt
when 576 square feet or less with a wall height not to exceed ten feet and shall be
setback ten feet from all other structures.
(3) Cargo containers, also known as intermodal freight containers, are standardized,
reusable portable vessels that were originally designed for use in intercontinental
traffic of freight and designed to be mounted on a rail car, truck or ship. When such
containers are used as a building or structure, they are subject to the provisions of the
building code as adopted and modified by Mason County. Accordingly, a building
permit is required to locate and use_ such structures. The site and building construction
plans shall be adequate to demonstrate compliance with building, fire and site
regulatory standards. Structural calculations are required for altered or structurally
connected containers.
1 1sc [A] 105.2
ATTACHMENT A
As with other prefabricated · structures such as portables or manufactured homesr
building code approval of cargo containers may be obtained through the Washington
State's Factory Built Structure Agency. Cargo Containers shall be exempt when 576
square feet or less with a wall height not to exceed ten feet and shall be setback ten
feet from all other structures.
(4) Agricultural, Storage Buildings and Cargo Storage Containers shall be exempt from the
permitting requirements of Title 14 only when :
a. The property owner must obtain a Affidavit of Exemption and certify through the use of
an affidavit recorded on title:
i. That the exempt structure will meet the definitions in 14.08.031(1) (2)or (3) ;and
ii. That the structure is not located within a critical area unless it complies with
Chapter 8.52_ MCC, Resource Management; and
iii. That it ~omplies with setback requirements in accordanc;:e with Title 17 MCC,
Zoning; and
iv. That it is built . to the latest version of the International Residential Code and
International Building and Fire Code; and
v. That it exceeds 120 square feet in accor.dance with the 2015 lnternational
Building Code or 200 square feet in accordance with the 2015 Residential Code;
and
vi. That if required, construction documents prepared by a registered design
professional be submitted with each Affidavit of Exemption.
vii. Buildings or structures used for the storage of belongings, not designed for
human habitation, and not used . for remunerative purposes. These
structures shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of
employment, nor shall it be a place used by the public.
b. Plumbing and mechanical permits are still required.
c. The maximum height of the structure not to exceed those described in 14.08.031(1) (2)
or (3).
d. The exemption does not apply to structures located within a floodway.
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must be placed on a hard, level surface.
ATTACIJMENT A
f. Cargo containers used exclusively for storage are exempt from the requirement for
exit doors.
g. The proposed structure must adhere to other applicable Mason County, State, and
Federa_l regulations or ordinances .
ATTACID/IBNT B
MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COi\fli\flUNITY DEVELOPi\llENT
BUILDING o PLANNING o FIR!= MARSHAL
Mason County Bldg. 8,
61 fi W. Alder Street, Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 Shelton ext.352
(360) 275-4467 Belfair exl 352
(360) 482-5269 Elma ext. 352
www.co.mason.wa.us
1.An analysis prepared by a Washington State licensed engineer is required for the foundation and
ap.choring of the specific u_nit to be place.
2. The unit must meet all required setbacks from property lines, other sh·uchu:es, critical areas, etc.
3.. The unit must be equipped with proper exits. Exit doors shall be readily distinguishable from the
adjacent consh11ction and operable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge. 2006
IRCR311.4.4 .
4. Proper protection from rnst/decay is required at the unit -to-footing connection.
5. Building permit fees shall be as required for storage sheds .
6. All applic.able building pe1mit submittal fo1ms are required.
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