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Article 6-1
BUILDING CODESections:
6-1-1 Building Code
6-1-2 Conformance with Zoning Ordinance
6-1-3 Adoption of Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
6-1-4 Building Valuation Data Schedule and Construction Permit Fee Schedules
6-1-5 Public Arts Provision
6-1-6 Repealed
6-1-7 Residential Code
6-1-8 Fuel Gas Code
6-1-9 Energy Conservation Code
6-1-10 Property Maintenance Code
6-1-1 Building Code
A. The Town of Oro Valley’s adopted building code is the “2006 International Building Code,” as amended, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona.
B. The use of minimum requirements specified in this Code does not guarantee, implicitly or explicitly, the safety of any building or structure subject to this Code. All buildings or structures subject to this Code shall submit to a commonly accepted rational analysis and shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements stated herein.
((O)07-03, Amended, 02/21/2007; 06-04, Amended, 03/15/2006; 04-39, Amended, 10/20/2004, Effective 01/20/05; 00-31, Amended, 02/01/2001; 95-85, Amended, 12/06/1995)
6-1-2 Conformance with Zoning Ordinance
Whenever a building permit is issued and a building inspection performed, such building must conform to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town in addition to the provisions of this chapter.
6-1-3 Adoption of Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
That certain document known as the “Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition,” three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, which documents were made a public record by Resolution No. 95-53, is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section, any provisions thereof to become effective on the January 1, 1996.
(00-31, Repealed, 11/15/2001; 95-85, Amended, 12/06/1995)
6-1-4 Building Valuation Data Schedule and Construction Permit Fee Schedules
Those certain documents known as the “Oro Valley Building Valuation Data Schedule and Construction Permit Fee Schedules,” three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, which documents were made a public record by Resolution No. (R)04-79, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section, any provisions thereof to become effective on January 20, 2005. “Valuation Data Schedule and Construction Permit Fee Schedules” are located under the Community Development website under Building Safety.
(04-42, Amended, 10/20/2004, Effective 01/20/05; 00-24, Amended, 06/21/2000; 95-85, Amended, 12/06/1995)
6-1-5 Public Arts Provision
A. All new major public construction projects as identified in the Capital Improvement Plan shall contribute one percent (1%) of the project cost towards public arts projects.
B. All major public construction projects undertaken shall be in accordance with the following Public Art in Public Places provisions:
1. For all public capital improvement projects involving construction costs of over $50,000, and where legally allowable, 1% of the project construction cost shall be placed in a fund to be used for art in public areas. For projects that do not include a feasible location for a work of art, 1% of the project construction cost shall be placed in the Town of Oro Valley Art Fund. However, in no case shall funds from roadway projects be used in areas other than the Town’s rights-of-way. For projects where a work of art can be placed on site, the process below will be followed.
2. Public Art Selection Committee (PASC)
a. The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council (GOVAC), in conjunction with Community Development staff, shall establish a Public Art Selection Committee. Members for each project shall include a minimum of five of the seven potential members listed as follows:
(1) One Public Art Review Committee (PARC) member;
(2) One designee of the Department commissioning the art;
(3) Two artists;
(4) One project engineer or architect;
(5) One representative of the neighborhood association nearest the project site;
(6) One arts professional, not earning his/her living as an artist.
b. Criteria to be used by PASC:
(1) Record of artistic achievement, particularly in providing services or creating artworks similar to those desired;
(2) Adherence to general theme provided by the Department commissioning artworks, if any;
(3) Conceptual compatibility of the design with the immediate environment of the site;
(4) Appropriateness of the materials, textures, colors and design concept to the expression of the design concept and the site;
(5) Durability and safety of materials and over-all project design, as determined by engineers, as applicable;
(6) Maintenance of the artwork and its immediate surroundings.
c. Call to Artists:
(1) The Department responsible for the project must submit to GOVAC the project name, site and budget details.
(2) Upon Department approval, GOVAC will design, print and distribute a “call to artists” for proposals.
3. All financial arrangements are negotiated between the commissioning Department and the artist(s) and should be verified in a written agreement.
4. The design and installation of the artwork will be done in a manner that will protect the artwork and the public. An engineer employed by the Town shall review selected artwork for any structural changes needed prior to issuance of contract and inspect when installation is complete. Continued maintenance of the artwork shall be the responsibility of the Town. Artwork must be installed prior to completion of the project.
5. Public artwork:
a. Shall be defined as art accessible to public viewing at least forty (40) hours each workweek.
b. Shall be on-site and preferably on the exterior of the building. Art may be located within the building if the building is regularly visited by the public and the art is located in a public area.
c. Shall be permanently affixed.
d. Examples of the kinds of art projects to be considered as public artwork include, but are not limited to: sculpture, freestanding, wall-supported or suspended; murals or paintings; earthworks, fiberworks, mosaics; and building features and fixtures, like bike racks, benches, fountains or shade screens, which are unique and/or produced in limited editions by an artist.
e. The following generally are not considered to be art, and therefore, should not be offered to satisfy the requirements of this ordinance: ordinary directional or standard such as graphics or color-coded location indicators; business logos; mass-produced or standard “off-the “shelf” playground equipment, fountains, or statuary; most art reproductions; ordinary landscaping, which normally would be associated with the project; and the services or utilities necessary to operate or maintain artworks over time.
C. Gifts and loans of artwork to the Town:
1. Shall be evaluated using the PASC and criteria in subsection B of this section.
2. A proposal or letter of intent must be submitted to the Executive Director of GOVAC and the Town, to include:
a. Information on the artist;
b. Specifications on the proposed gift (size, color, proposed location, etc.);
c. Color photographs or 35mm slides of the artwork;
d. Installation details;
e. Donor profile.
3. The Department Director receiving gifts and loans shall first approve any proposed artwork requiring operation or maintenance expenses.
4. The PASC shall prepare a recommendation to GOVAC to be forwarded to the Receiving Department.
5. The Town Council must approve all gifts and loans of artwork.
6. GOVAC staff shall maintain records on each project, including:
a. All visual or written materials submitted relating to artist’s design or execution thereof;
b. Conveyance of title numerating donor conditions;
c. Interdepartmental agreements, correspondence and billings relating to project.
7. Memorial gifts will be judged in addition on the following:
a. The person or event memorialized must be significant. Persons so honored shall have been deceased for a minimum of five (5) years. Events shall have taken place at least five (5) years prior to such consideration.
b. The memorial represents broad community values and has timeless qualities.
c. The location is appropriate and justified geographically.
8. These guidelines do not apply to works of art loaned to the Town for display in temporary exhibitions in Town-owned facilities.
D. Unsolicited artwork proposals to the Town, requiring financial support by the Town, will be considered annually during the budget process.
1. Only proposals from nonprofit, 501(C)(3) organizations will be considered.
2. Proposed artworks will follow the procedures in subsection C of this section.
((O)99-56, Enacted, 10/27/1999; (O)97-28, Enacted, 09/03/1997)
6-1-6 Repealed
(05-09, Repealed, 03/16/2005, Public Art Provisions are located in the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised, Section 4-504 F; 00-18, Added, 06/07/2000)
6-1-7 Residential Code
The Town of Oro Valley’s adopted residential code is the “2006 International Residential Code,” as amended, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona.
((O)07-04, Amended, 02/21/2007; 04-33, Amended, 10/20/2004, Effective 01/20/05; 00-32, Added, 02/01/2001)
6-1-8 Fuel Gas Code
The Town of Oro Valley’s adopted fuel gas code is the “2006 International Fuel Gas Code,” as amended, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona.
((O)07-05, Amended, 02/21/2007; 04-37, Amended, 10/20/2004, Effective 01/20/05; 00-35, Added, 02/01/2001)
6-1-9 Energy Conservation Code
The Town of Oro Valley’s adopted energy conservation code is the “2006 International Energy Conservation Code,” as amended, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona.
((O)07-06, Amended, 02/21/2007; 04-35, Amended, 10/20/2004, Effective 01/20/05; 00-36, Added, 02/01/2001)
6-1-10 Property Maintenance Code
The Town of Oro Valley’s adopted property maintenance code is the “2006 International Property Maintenance Code,” as amended, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona.
((O)07-07, Amended, 02/21/2007; 04-40, Amended, 10/20/2004, Effective 01/20/05; 00-37, Added, 02/01/2001)
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