Title
Approve Amendments to Chapter 5, Article II - Regulation of Non-Residential Buildings and Structures
Action
Action:
Approve amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 5, Article II - Regulation of Non-Residential Buildings and Structures.
Body
Committee Chair:
Malcolm Graham, Great Neighborhoods Committee
Staff Resource(s):
Pamela Wideman, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Jane Taillon, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Anna Schleunes, City Attorney's Office
Explanation
* Chapter 5, Article II of the City Code of Ordinances, Regulation of Non-Residential Buildings and Structures Code (NRBC Ordinance), establishes minimum standards for the maintenance, sanitation, and safety of non-residential buildings and structures.
* City Council adopted the current version of the NRBC Ordinance on September 28, 2009.
* Since 2009, the city has continued to identify opportunities to strengthen its ability to ensure that all non-residential buildings meet minimum standards.
* A public hearing was held May 10, 2021, to receive additional community feedback on proposed changes to the NRBC Ordinance. No comments from the public were received.
Proposed Changes
* A summary of the recommendations considered by the Great Neighborhoods Committee include:
* Revise potential conflicting language,
* Enhance civil penalties and update fine structure, and
* Strengthen minimum Standards of Fitness for non-residential buildings and structures.
* The proposed effective date for these amendments is July 1, 2021.
Community Input
* Staff worked with a stakeholder group comprised of city, county, business, and neighborhood representatives to help review the existing ordinance and recommend changes.
* In addition, the city held four virtual community meetings on February 24, February 26, March 3, and March 4, and conducted an online survey from February 24 through March 31 to gather input from residents and business leaders.
* The survey was completed by residents and busines...
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