Chapter 15.30
OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE
Sections:
15.30.020 Adoption of the code.
15.30.040 Creation of new sections.
15.30.010 Short title.
This chapter shall be known as the structural specialty code provisions of the international and specialty code of the city of Coos Bay. [Ord. 405 § 40, 2008].
15.30.020 Adoption of the code.
As authorized by ORS 455.010 through 455.990, the city of Coos Bay hereby adopts the Oregon Structural Specialty Code 2007 Edition, as the building code of the city of Coos Bay, which by this reference is made a part of this code as if each and every part was specifically set forth, provided such adoption is subject to specific deletions, amendments, and additions set forth herein. A copy of the 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code shall be kept on file in the office of the public works and development department and shall be made available for reference to any person subject to requirements of this code. [Ord. 405 § 41, 2008].
15.30.030 Amendments.
Section 102.6 is amended as follows:
Section 102.6 General. Buildings in existence on the date this Code becomes effective may have their existing and uninterrupted use or occupancy continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this Code, provided such continued use does not pose a danger to life. At the time of any change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure, that building or structure shall be brought into compliance with Section 109 and Chapter 34 of this Code. Any building or portion thereof which has a change of occupancy may be inspected and shall be subject to fire and safety requirements.
[Ord. 405 § 42, 2008].
15.30.040 Creation of new sections.
A new Section 110 is created:
Section 110. Demolition of Buildings.
110.1 Permits Required. No person, firm, or corporation shall demolish, or cause to be demolished, any building or structure in the City without first obtaining a separate demolition permit for each building or structure.
110.1.1 Exception. No Permit shall be required for the demolition of structures that did not require a permit to legally construct as regulated in this Code.
110.2 Application. To obtain a demolition permit, an application in writing shall be filed with the Building Official on a form furnished for that purpose. Every application shall:
(a) Describe the land on which the proposed demolition is to be done by lot, block or tract and house and street address or similar description which will readily and definitely identify the location of the proposed demolition.
(b) Identify the applicant’s legal interest in the property to be demolished.
(c) Identify and describe the demolition work (number of floors, basement, and cellar) to be done under the permit for which the application is filed.
(d) Specify the use or occupancy of all parts of the building to be demolished; in the case of residential buildings or structures, the number of dwelling units shall be included.
(e) Be signed by the permittee or his or her authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to establish such authority.
(f) Give such other information as may be reasonably required and establish valuation of the demolition work to be done.
(g) May be required to provide asbestos survey results and abatement plan.
110.3 Plans. The Building Official may require each application for a demolition permit to be accompanied by a drawing showing the outside dimensions of the building to be demolished, the location of the building within property lines, and the overall height and type of construction of the building. The location of buildings adjacent to the demolition site shall also be indicated on the drawing.
110.4 Bond Required.
110.4.1 A demolition permit shall not be issued unless the permittee first posts a performance bond for said demolition, executed by the owner and a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Oregon as a surety, in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of the demolition work. In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may file a cash bond or sign a Performance Bond Waiver Agreement. The agreement document is available from the city.
110.4.2 Every bond shall include the following conditions be placed on the permittee:
(i) The permittee will comply with all of the provisions of the Code, and all other applicable laws, regulations and ordinances;
(ii) The permittee shall comply with all the terms and conditions of the permit for demolition; and
(iii) The permittee shall complete all work contemplated under the permit within the time limit specified in the permit.
110.4.3 The term of each bond shall begin upon the date of filing and shall remain in effect until the completion of the demolition work. Should a permittee fail to complete all work within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the date the permit is issued, and the Building Official extends the time to complete the work, such extension shall in no way act to release the surety upon the bond.
110.5 Failure to Complete Work. If the permittee fails to complete the demolition work or fails to comply with any terms and conditions of the permit, the Building Official may order the work completed to the Building Official’s satisfaction. The surety on the bond or the permittee under his or her cash bond or other acceptable security shall be firmly bound under a continuing obligation for payment of all necessary costs and expenses that may be incurred by the City in causing any and all such required work to be done.
110.6 Issuance. The application and drawings filed by an applicant for a demolition permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official and may be reviewed by other departments of the City. If the application for the demolition permit conforms to the requirements of this Code and other laws and ordinances, and if the fee specified has been paid, then a demolition permit shall be issued.
110.7 Term and Expiration. Every demolition permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall contain a definite time limit during which the demolition work must be performed which shall not exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days. Every demolition permit shall expire if the demolition work is not commenced within the time limit specified on the permit. An extension of time may be granted by the Building Official if the permittee has made every effort to comply within the time specified, but has been unable to do so because of unusual or difficult conditions. Permit extensions must be requested prior to permit expiration.
110.8 Failure to Complete Work. If the permittee fails to complete the demolition within the time limit specified by the demolition permit because of failure to perform the work, the Building Official may declare the structure an unsafe, substandard building or dangerous building.
110.9 Suspension or Revocation. A demolition permit may be suspended or revoked whenever the permit is issued in error, on the basis of incorrect or misleading information, or in violation of any provision of this Code or any other ordinance or regulation.
110.10 Demolition Permit Fees. A fee for each demolition permit shall be paid at the time the permit is issued. The fee shall be a flat fee set by resolution of the Coos Bay City Council. The fee shall include the sewer cap and any fill necessary to bring the demolition site to a safe grade.
110.11 Protection of Public Utilities. Street lights, fire or police alarm boxes, hydrants, catch basins, manholes and other public facilities shall be protected as required otherwise by this Code.
110.12 Protection for Pedestrians. Walkways, railings, fences and canopies shall be provided for the protection of pedestrians as otherwise required by this Code.
110.13 Protection of Public Sidewalks. Public sidewalks shall be protected from damage by the installation of a pad of solid planking not less than two (2) inches thick or other similar method or materials. Any sidewalk or street which is damaged during demolition work shall be immediately replaced or repaired, as directed by the Building Official.
110.14 Notification of Utilities. All utility companies shall be notified prior to the commencement of demolition to disconnect all services from main lines to the building. It shall be the permit holder and their contractor’s responsibility to verify that all utilities have been disconnected prior to demolition.
110.15 Basement and Cellar Walls.
110.15.1 If the building or structure to be demolished has a basement or cellar, basement or cellar walls shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition after demolition in all areas adjacent to public sidewalks, so that any such sidewalks will be adequately supported. The City may require an engineer’s analysis. If a basement or cellar wall adjacent to a public sidewalk is not structurally sound so that support for adjacent sidewalks will not be adequate or the owner desires to remove the wall, an engineered solution shall be submitted for review.
110.15.2 A temporary fence shall be maintained along the inside edge of a public sidewalk during demolition work to protect pedestrians from basements and cellars. As soon as demolition work is completed, a permanent fence or other approved protection shall be erected or installed according to specifications provided by the Building Official. Any permanent fence shall be maintained in a neat and attractive manner at all times.
110.16 Clean-up. All debris, stumps, broken concrete, brick and other irreducible materials with a maximum dimension exceeding 12 inches shall be completely removed from the premises after demolition. All ground surfaces shall be raked clean and evenly graded.
110.17 Sewer Laterals. To prevent the entry of ground water into the sewer system, each and every sewer lateral serving the subject property shall be tightly plugged. The plug shall be an appropriately sized mechanical plug and shall be installed in the building’s sewer lateral at the sewer trunk line serving the property. The Public Works and Development Department shall be notified when the sewer lateral is ready to be plugged and shall be given an opportunity to inspect the plug and, if necessary, to obtain necessary data to relocate the lateral.
110.18 Completion of Demolition. Upon completion of the demolition, the applicant shall contact the Public Works and Development Department for final inspection. Upon passing the final inspection, the city shall return the cash bond or terminate the Performance Bond Waiver Agreement for the project. The city shall notify the Coos County Assessor’s Office of completion of the demolition.
[Ord. 426 §§ 1, 2, 2010; Ord. 405 § 43, 2008].