1. Amendments to Orange County Code Chapter 9 (Building & Construction Regulations) Orange County BCC June 16, 2015

2. Presentation Outline  Background & Overview  Proposed Revisions  Approval Process  Summary  Action Requested

3. Presentation Outline  Background & Overview  Proposed Revisions  Approval Process  Summary  Action Requested

4. Background & Overview  Adopts the latest edition of the Florida Building Codes (FBC)  Provides consistency with Florida Statutes  Modifies Administrative Rules  Provides Planning Manager authority to enforce: – Article XIII Architectural Standards – Article XVI Exterior Lighting

5. Presentation Outline  Background & Overview  Proposed Revisions  Approval Process  Summary  Action Requested

6. Proposed Revisions  Section 9-1 adds definitions – Building Official – General Contractor  Section 9-9 (“Contractors”) amended – Reference Florida Statutes, Ch. 489 – Experience and educational requirements – Local Construction License  All redundant or unnecessary language has been deleted

7. Proposed Revisions  Section 9-33 (a) amended – Adopt the Florida Building Code, Building 5 th edition (2014) into the County code; – State-mandated code; – Effective date June 30, 2015  Section 9-33 (B) Amends FBC Chapter 1 – Administration – Flood Plain

8. Proposed Revisions  Section 104.9 added to identify how conflicts between the FBC 5 th edition and OC Code Chapter 19 Flood Plain are resolved – More restrictive requirement applies

9. Proposed Revisions  Out-dated/redundant provision deleted – Section 105.4.1 (b) Permit Intent (Economic Incentive) – Section 107.2.5 Site Plan requirements deleted and incorporated into Chapter 38 by the Zoning Division

10. Proposed Revisions  Section 105.4.1.2 amended to allow construction to remain in place at the time expired permits are replaced provided: – The construction in place received an approved inspection and; – Non compliance with current regulations will not cause health or safety concerns.  Section 107.2.6 amended to reference the Florida Statutes for Engineering and Architectural requirements

11. Proposed Revisions  Section 9-35 (a) amended – Adopt the Florida Building Code, Residential 5 th edition (2014) into the County code; – State-mandated code; – Effective date June 30, 2015

12. Proposed Revisions  Section 9-279 - Emergency Code Enforcement Action amendment – (a) Upon determining that a dangerous condition exists which poses an imminent threat to the life, health, or safety of the public, the Code Enforcement Division Manager or the Building Official, or a designee of either, may, each in consultation with the other, authorize such repairs, removals, closures, and/or demolitions as deemed reasonably necessary to remove the hazard(s). – (b) Notice to the property owner, and mortgage and lien holders as applicable, shall be provided as soon as reasonably practicable, but such notice shall not be required prior to commencing the work necessary to remove the hazard(s), including demolition.

13. Proposed Revisions  Article VII (“Property Maintenance Code”) – Amended November, 2014 – Muni Code has not yet updated  Section 9-551 & 9-646 are amended to provide transfer administrative authority to the Planning Manager. – Architectural Standards – Exterior Lighting

14. Proposed Revisions  Section 9-646 (exterior lighting) amendments  Require light glare shielding on exterior acorn style light fixtures. – Installed on private property – Within eighty (80) feet of single family residential zoned property

15. Presentation Outline  Background & Overview  Proposed Revisions  Approval Process  Summary  Action Requested

16. Approval Process  Building Codes Board of 4/22/15 Adjustments and Appeals  Local Planning Agency 5/21/15  Board of County Commissioners6/16/15

17. Presentation Outline  Background & Overview  Proposed Revisions  Approval Process  Summary  Action Requested

18. Summary  Adopts the latest edition Florida Building Code  Provides consistency with Florida Statutes  Modifies administrative provisions  Provides Planning Manager authority to enforce: – Article XIII Architectural Standard – Article XVI Exterior Lighting

19. Presentation Outline  Background & Overview  Proposed Revisions  Approval Process  Summary  Action Requested

20. Action Requested  Find the proposed ordinance consistent the OC Comprehensive Plan  Adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Orange County Code Chapter 9