HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/2019 10 Intermodal Shipping Containers; Amending YMC Chapter 11.04 Building CodeITEM TITLE:
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 10.
For Meeting of: March 19, 2019
Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.04
Building Code, with regards to intermodal shipping containers used
as temporary uses
Glenn Denman, Supervising Code Inspector
Joan Davenport, Community Development Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This proposed ordinance seeks to provide limited exemptions for intermodal shipping containers
which are used for temporary storage with regards to foundation requirements. It also provides an
exception for needing a permit when the container is placed under a valid temporary use or
construction permit (containers generally placed in a location during construction or event).
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic Development
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Pass Ordinance
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Economic Development Committee recommended this be moved forward to the full City
Council at its February 28th meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2019 -
ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.04 Building Code
WHEREAS, the use of steel, intermodal shipping containers (containers) as permanent or
temporary storage buildings is a viable method to store goods; and
WHEREAS, many City of Yakima businesses see the use of containers for storage as a
secure and economical way to store equipment or inventory related to their businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Building Code requires permits for temporary storage buildings that are
placed up to 180 days; and
WHEREAS, the Building Code also requires that all buildings be provided with a
foundation that will resist the forces of earthquake and wind, and be installed deep enough below
grade so as not to be affected by frost; and
WHEREAS, the building official has evaluated the use of containers as accessory storage,
and when, under certain conditions, it may be appropriate to allow containers to be placed and
used by businesses without the need for foundations within the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Building Code section 105.2 adds to the list
of items exempt from building permits containers that are temporarily placed at job sites or events
that have other valid permits, and provided they meet all other laws of the jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, after evaluation, it was determined that due to the unique methods used to
construct containers, that there are conditions that would warrant their limited use without
foundations as long as businesses meet specific requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed addition to the Building Code, section 1801.1.1 would exempt
certain containers from the requirement to be placed on a foundation prescribed in Chapter 18 of
the building code, provided that the container meets all other provisions of the building code; and
WHEREAS, the building official has evaluated and determined that containers used as
temporary storage at job sites or events that are under a valid permit, may be placed without the
need for permits specific to such containers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of businesses in the City of
Yakima to allow the use of containers as permanent or temporary accessory storage with specific
requirements; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 11.04.105 is added to the City of Yakima Municipal Code to read
as follows:
11.105 Work exempt from permit.
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/\ n additionalexemption, subsection (14) is added to the "Building" subsection of Section 105.2
ofthe International Building Code anadopted and nnointainedbvthe State Building Code Council
and shall read as follows:
EwernoUonsfnzrnp8nn�naquinarnentsofthis code shaUnot bedoenn8dkzgrant @uthor�8donfor
any vvOrkk}b8done inany rn8nnerinviolation Ofthe provisions Vfthis code Orany other |avvSOr
ordinances if this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet.
2. Fences not over 7 feet high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. F�8t8iningvv8||Sthat are not over 4feet iDheight nn8@nunedfnornthe bo�OrnVfthe
foodngb]the top Ofthe vvGU,unless suppO�ingGsurcharge o[irnpOuOdiDQQ8SS|.||orIIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5000
gallons and the ratio in height to di8rn8terOrvvidth is not greater than 2:1.
O. 8idgvv8|ksand drivevvGySnot nlor8than 3Oinches above adjacent grade, and not
over any b8SernentOrstory b8|Ovvand are not pa�Of8naccessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
T8nnpon8rynlOdonpicture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
S. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 and U occupancy that
are less than 24 inches deep, and are not greater than 5000 gallons and are installed entirely
above
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purpoSeS, not
indudingservice eqUiprnenL
11. Swings and other playground equiprn8ntaccessory tO detached one- and two-
family dwellings.
VVind0vv8vvningSinGroup R-3and Uoccupancies, 3upp0�8dby8n8xtehOrvv8U
that do not pje{th]rth8n54inChe8�0nnth88x��h0rvvaUand 0Uhot require additional SuppO�.
13. Non -fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5
feet 9inches inh8ighL
14. Intermodal shipping containers that are approved for temporary S-1 or S-2
storage under the umbrella of a valid temporary use porrnitorconstruction permit.
Section �ac�11.���1�����{����maMun��|C�e�h��added to read as follows:
11.04.1801 Amendment to Section 1801.1.
Subsection 1801.1.1 isadded msanevvsubsecUontoSection 1OO1 (Foundedions)ofthe
|nh8rnobwno|Building Code osadopted and rn8intoinedbythe State Building Code Council to
read as follows:
1801.1.1 FoundodonExnrnctkznsfor Intermodal Shipping Containers.
Foundations are not required to be provided for intermodal shipping containers provided
that containers:
a. Are not accessed Orused bythe general public, 8.g.people other than owners0r
employees of the business entity to which the containers are an accessory use;
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b. Are placed on an improved surface such as gravel, blacktop or concrete;
c. Have not been modified from their original construction;
d. Are used as S-1 or S-2 Iow to moderate hazard storage occupancies only; and
e. Are accessory to an approved and permitted use.
This exception applies to containers approved for use other than as temporary S-1 or S-2
storage and must comply with all other provisions of the code, including, but not limited to:
permits, site p|8nS, building areas, building occupancy and zoning.
Section 3. Severability. if any secton, subsecton, paragraph, sentence or ciause of
this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect
the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of the ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage,
approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 19th day of March, 2019.
ATTEST: Kathy Coffey, Mayor
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2019 -
ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.04 Building Code
WHEREAS, the use of steel, intermodal shipping containers (containers) as permanent or
temporary storage buildings is a viable method to store goods; and
WHEREAS, many City of Yakima businesses see the use of containers for storage as a
secure and economical way to store equipment or inventory related to their businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Building Code requires permits for temporary storage buildings that are
placed up to 180 days; and
WHEREAS, the Building Code also requires that all buildings be provided with a
foundation that will resist the forces of earthquake and wind, and be installed deep enough below
grade so as not to be affected by frost; and
WHEREAS, the building official has evaluated the use of containers as accessory storage,
and when, under certain conditions, it may be appropriate to allow containers to be placed and
used by businesses without the need for foundations within the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Building Code section 105.2 adds to the list
of items exempt from building permits containers that are temporarily placed at job sites or events
that have other valid permits, and provided they meet all other laws of the jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, after evaluation, it was determined that due to the unique methods used to
construct containers, that there are conditions that would warrant their limited use without
foundations as long as businesses meet specific requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed addition to the Building Code, section 1801.1.1 would exempt
certain containers from the requirement to be placed on a foundation prescribed in Chapter 18 of
the building code, provided that the container meets all other provisions of the building code; and
WHEREAS, the building official has evaluated and determined that containers used as
temporary storage at job sites or events that are under a valid permit, may be placed without the
need for permits specific to such containers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of businesses in the City of
Yakima to allow the use of containers as permanent or temporary accessory storage with specific
requirements; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 11.04.105 is added to the City of Yakima Municipal Code to read
as follows:
11.105 Work exempt from permit.
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An additional exemption, subsection (14) is added to the "Building" subsection of Section 105.2
of the International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council
and shall read as follows:
Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for
any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or
ordinances if this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet.
2. Fences not over 7 feet high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class 1, II or IIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5000
gallons and the ratio in height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not
over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 and U occupancy that
are less than 24 inches deep, and are not greater than 5000 gallons and are installed entirely
above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not
including service equipment.
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-
family dwellings.
12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall
that do not project for than 54 inches from the exterior wall and to hot require additional support.
13. Non -fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5
feet 9 inches in height.
14. Intermodal shipping containers that are approved for temporary S-1 or S-2
storage under the umbrella of a valid temporary use permit or construction permit.
Section 2. Chapter 11.04.1801 is added to the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
11.04.1801 Amendment to Section 1801.1.
Subsection 1801.1.1 is added as a new subsection to Section 1801 (Foundations) of the
International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council to
read as follows:
1801.1.1 Foundation Exemptions for Intermodal Shipping Containers.
Foundations are not required to be provided for intermodal shipping containers provided
that containers:
a. Are not accessed or used by the general public, e.g. people other than owners or
employees of the business entity to which the containers are an accessory use;
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b. Are placed on an improved surface such as gravel, blacktop or concrete;
c. Have not been modified from their original construction;
d. Are used as S-1 or S-2 low to moderate hazard storage occupancies only; and
e. Are accessory to an approved and permitted use.
This exception applies to containers approved for use other than as temporary S-1 or S-2
storage and must comply with all other provisions of the code, including, but not limited to:
permits, site plans, building areas, building occupancy and zoning.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of
this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect
the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of the ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage,
approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 19' day of March, 2019.
ATTEST: Kathy Coffey, Mayor
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date: