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CHAPTER 151 — Building Regulations; Construction

General Provisions

§ 151.01 Definition

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition applies unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
   COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. Buildings used or intended to be used for any business purpose, including storage or warehouses, retail, repair and the like. Buildings intended for human habitation are not COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS and cannot be used for commercial purposes.
(Prior Code, § 5-107) (Ord. 2020-09, passed 11-12-2020)

§ 151.02 Boca Building Code Adopted

   (A)   The BOCA Basic/National Building Code, the latest edition thereof, as published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the town for the control of buildings and structures as therein provided.
   (B)   Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the BOCA Building Code are hereby referred to, adopted, incorporated and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this code with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, as prescribed in this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 5-101)
Statutory reference:
   Building codes, adoption by towns, see 11 O.S. § 14-107; 74 O.S. § 324.8

§ 151.03 Additions And Changes To Building Code

   The following sections of the BOCA Basic/National Building Code are hereby revised:
   (A)   Section 100.1: Insert Town of Calera;
   (B)   Section 114.3.1: Insert “The fee schedule shall be in accordance with the town code, or as may be set or amended by motion or resolution;”
   (C)   Section 117.4: Insert “Offense, punishable by fine and imprisonment as provided in § 10.99(A) of the town code of ordinances;”
   (D)   Section 118.2: Insert “fine as provided in § 10.99(A) of the town code of ordinances;”
   (E)   Section 123.3: Insert “as set by the Town Board of Trustees;”
   (F)   Section 501.2: Insert “the boundaries of the fire limits as provided by the Town Board;”
   (G)   Sections 1807.2.1 and 1807.2.2: Insert “a number of feet to be determined by the Town Board of Trustees by motion or resolution” in both locations; and
   (H)   Section 1906.1: Insert “Amounts as set by the Town Board of Trustees by motion or resolution.”
(Prior Code, § 5-102)

§ 151.04 Building Official

   (A)   The Building Official of the town shall be appointed by the Town Board of Trustees and shall have the powers and duties prescribed for the “building official” by the Town Building Code, provided that his or her powers and duties may be exercised by his or her authorized representatives under his or her supervision and control.
   (B)   The term BUILDING INSPECTOR, whenever used in the ordinances of the town, means the Building Official.
   (C)   The terms ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, PLUMBING INSPECTOR and GAS INSPECTOR, wherever used in the ordinances of the town, also each refer to and mean the Building Official, unless a separate electrical inspector, plumbing inspector or gas inspector is appointed by the Town Board of Trustees.
(Prior Code, § 5-104)

§ 151.05 Permit Required; Fee And Issuance

   (A)   (1)   No building or other structure shall be built, enlarged, altered or moved without a building permit as required by the Town Building Code. A person desiring a building permit shall submit an application therefor to the Town Clerk-Treasurer.
      (2)   The applicant shall submit with the application such reasonable information as the Clerk-Treasurer may require to enable him or her to determine whether granting the permit would be in accordance with the requirements of the ordinances of the town.
   (B)   (1)   If the application is in accordance with the requirements of the ordinances and laws, then the Clerk-Treasurer shall issue the permit upon payment by the applicant of a building permit fee, which may be set by motion or resolution of the Town Board of Trustees.
      (2)   A current copy of the fee schedule shall be kept in the office of the Town Clerk- Treasurer.
(Prior Code, § 5-106) (Ord. 2020-10, passed 12-10-2020) Penalty, see § 151.99

§ 151.06 Call Utilities Before Digging

   No person shall trench, dig or excavate within the limits of the town without first having compliant utility locations.
(Prior Code, § 5-110) (Ord. 2020-11, passed 12-10-2020) Penalty, see § 151.99

§ 151.07 Minimum Lot And Building Size, Commercial Buildings

   Commercial buildings must be built on lots which are at least 7,500 square feet. The building must be at least 750 square feet and include at least two doors.
(Prior Code, § 5-108) (Ord. 2020-09, passed 11-12-2020) Penalty, see § 151.99

§ 151.08 Construction Requirements, Commercial Buildings

   All commercial buildings must be purpose-built on site. No temporary buildings may be used for commercial purposes. Commercial buildings measuring 5,000 square feet or more must have a sprinkler system installed.
(Prior Code, § 5-109) (Ord. 2020-09, passed 11-12-2020) Penalty, see § 151.99

§ 151.09 Commercial And Industrial Activity In Residences Restricted; Exceptions

   Commercial and industrial activity in residences in the town is restricted to an area of the residence not to exceed 20% of the total square footage of the residence, not to exceed 500 square feet. Certain short- term activities such as garage sales, fireworks stands and the like which require the issuance of a town permit are hereby granted an exception to this section.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 1-14-2021) Penalty, see § 151.99

§ 151.10 Savings Clause

   Nothing in § 151.09 of this chapter hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding now pending in any court, nor shall any right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by § 151.09 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 1-14-2021)

§ 151.11 Fire Limits Defined

   The fire limits are that part of the town bounded as provided by the Board of Trustees.
(Prior Code, § 5-105)

§ 151.12 Additional Requirements

   (A)   School bus stop area required. Any housing addition of three or more units must include a school bus stop area that meets or exceeds town specifications. The school bus area may be located in the playground area of any development that requires a playground area.
   (B)   Sidewalks required. Any housing addition of three or more units must include concrete sidewalks at least four inches thick and five feet wide in the town easement and meet town requirements for the town to maintain.
   (C)   Playground area required. Any housing addition of 40 or more planned units must include a dedicated playground area of at least 4,000 square feet that meets or exceeds town specifications. Developers are not required to provide playground equipment.
   (D)   Storm siren required. Any housing addition of 40 or more planned units must include a dedicated area that meets or exceeds the towns specifications for storm sirens, if testing determines that an audible device is needed in the area. Testing is to be conducted by a third-party study and must be updated every five years.
   (E)   Street lights required. Any housing addition of three or more units must install streetlights at the entrances and exits of the addition and every 380 feet thereafter.
   (F)   Backflow preventers required. Whenever new construction is completed, or plumbing work is done on a main sewer line, a sewage backflow preventer device must be installed to prevent the potential of sewage backing up into the dwelling.
(Ord. 2022-01, passed 1-13-2022)

§ 151.13 Medical Marijuana Dispensary Distancing; Inspection Required

   (A)   Medical Marijuana Dispensary Distancing. 
      (1)   A Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit will not be granted to any applicant where the proposed location would be located within one thousand (1,000) feet from the nearest entrance to any public or private school, preschool, or State licensed childcare facility. The distance specified shall be measured from the entrance of any public or private school, preschool, or state licensed commercial childcare facility to the nearest entrance of any leased or owned Medical Marijuana Dispensary facility.
      (2)   A Medical Marijuana Dispensary permit will not be granted to any applicant where the proposed location would be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any other Medical Marijuana Dispensary. The distance specified shall be measured from any entrance of a current facility to the nearest entrance of any leased or owned Medical Marijuana Dispensary facility.
   (B)   Inspection Required. The physical address of the proposed Medical Marijuana Dispensary will be subject to a property inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with all Town Ordinances. The applicant is required to be present during the inspection. The fee for such inspection shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), non-refundable. If the property does not pass the initial inspection any subsequent inspection shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00). (Ord. 2022-10, 11-10-2022)
House Number Display

§ 151.25 Title

   This subchapter shall be known and cited as the “Town of Calera House Number Display Ordinance.”
(Prior Code, § 13-601) (Ord. 2011-01, passed 3-8-2011)

§ 151.26 Purpose

   The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a system within the town whereby the addresses of all premises will be identified and to provide rules and guidelines to facilitate the enforcement thereof.
(Prior Code, § 13-602) (Ord. 2011-01, passed 3-8-2011)

§ 151.27 Definitions

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
   HOUSE NUMBER. The official number assigned to that premises by the County 911 Central Dispatch governing board.
   PREMISES. Any lot or parcel of land owned by any person, firm or corporation, whether public or private, improved with any type of building or structure, whether occupied or unoccupied.
   STREET OR ROAD NAME. Any official name as recognized by governmental agencies.
(Prior Code, § 13-603) (Ord. 2011-01, passed 3-8-2011)

§ 151.28 Display Regulations

   (A)   No street or road name shall be changed without the approval of the Town Board of Trustees and the County 911 Central Dispatch governing board.
   (B)   Every premises shall display the distinctive house number assigned to that premises by the County 911 Central Dispatch governing board. The individual digits shall be not less than four inches in height in block-style letters and shall be in a contrasting color to the background.
   (C)   The house number shall be displayed in one of the following fashions.
      (1)   If the number is displayed on a house, then the number shall be placed upon the front of the house in such a position so as to be plainly visible to all traffic coming to the premises from either direction.
      (2)   If a house is more than 50 feet from the improved portion of the street or road or is not clearly visible from the street or road, then the number shall be displayed on a sign adjacent to the street or road on which the property fronts.
      (3)   Such sign shall be attached to a fence or post at a height which assures that the number will not be obscured by an obstruction of any type.
(Prior Code, § 13-604) (Ord. 2011-01, passed 3-8-2011) Penalty, see § 151.99

§ 151.29 Violations

   (A)   The failure to display a house number within 60 days after the adoption of this subchapter, or in the case of new construction, prior to enabling town utilities to be turned on, shall be considered a violation of this subchapter and shall be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided.
   (B)   Utilities shall not be turned on until compliance with this subchapter has been met.
(Prior Code, § 13-605) (Ord. 2011-01, passed 3-8-2011) Penalty, see § 151.99
Hydrants, Standpipes And Sprinklers

§ 151.40 Hydrants

   (A)   All new residential Subdivisions will have a Hydrant placed at all entrances into the Subdivision and a Hydrant every 500 feet within the Subdivision.
   (B)   Fire Hydrant shall be the CLOW MEDALLION as manufactured by the Clow-Valve Company or approved equal.
   (C)   All new Hydrants will have NST Threads. All new line will have a line gauge of at least c900.
   (D)   All new Hydrants or replaced hydrants will have 2-2.5 inch outlets and 1-5 inch Storz outlet (Steamer).
   (E)   All new or replaced Hydrants will have Streamer outlets facing closet Roadway or Driveway.
   (F)   All new or replaced Hydrants will have a distance from the ground to the Operating Nut of 24 inches (min).
   (G)   Collapse zone is defined as at the minimum 1.5 times the height of the building. For example 20 feet high building collapse zone at the minimum will be 30 feet from Building (NIOSH http://www.cdc.go/niosh/firehome.html).
   (H)   Any new water line off an existing water line will have a Hydrant placed at the start of that the new line and then one Hydrant every 500 feet. On all new or replaced waterlines, Hydrants will be placed every 500 feet.
   (I)   Any replaced section of water line due to break or repair that is 500 feet or greater from an existing Hydrant will have a Hydrant placed every 500 feet.
   (J)   A minimum diameter of 6 inches will be required to supply a Hydrant with water from water lines. All Hydrants will have a shut off valve between the main water line and the Hydrant.
   (K)   All new commercial or muti-dwelling residential structures will have at least one Hydrant placed outside of the minimum area of the Collapse zone of the structure. Hydrant is to be placed if at all possible to cover two sides of the structure.
   (L)   Collapse zone is defined as at the minimum 1.5 times the height of the building. For example 20 feet high building collapse zone at the minimum will be 30 feet from Building (NIOSH http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firehome.html).
   (M)   All Hydrants will be color Coded in accordance with NFPA 291, Current edition. All Hydrants will be pained in the following manor. The Barrel of the Hydrant and Connection Caps will be Silver in color. The Bonnet will be painted in relation the GPM flow of the Hydrant.
   (N)   All new or replaced Hydrants will be painted Silver when installed.
   (O)   Hydrant flow ratings and color indicators:
      (1)   1 to 499 GPM will be indicated by the Color RED.
      (2)   500 to 999 GPM will be indicated by the Color ORANGE.
      (3)   1,000 to 1,499 GPM will be indicated by the Color GREEN.
      (4)   1500 GPM or greater will be indicated by the Color BLUE.
   (P)   Fire Hydrant Specifications:
      (1)   Fire Hydrant shall be manufactured in accordance with A WW A Standard C502, be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and have Factory Mutual Research approval.
      (2)   Fire Hydrant shall be designed for 250 psi working pressure and tested to 400 psi Hydrostatic pressure.
      (3)   Fire Hydrant shall be backed by manufacturer's limited warranty.
      (4)   Fire Hydrant shall be dry-top center stem construction having an O-Ring sealed lubrication reservoir.
      (5)   Fire Hydrant shall be manufactured with operating nut and thrust nut made of bronze, with bearings located both above and below the thrust collar and with operating nut protected by a cast-iron weather shield.
      (6)   Fire Hydrant shall be manufactured with nozzles mechanically locked into the barrel and having O-Ring pressure seals.
      (7)   Fire Hydrant shall be a "Traffic Model", complete with safety flanges and steel stem coupling. Nozzle section must rotate 360 degrees.
      (8)   Fire Hydrant shall be manufactured with a main valve seat ring of bronzes threaded into a bronze drain ring. A 360 degree drain channel shall have a minimum of two drain outlets.
      (9)   Fire Hydrant shall have an upper valve plate and two urethane rubber facings that activate the drain ports.
      (10)   Fire Hydrant shall be manufactured with a lower valve plate that bottoms out in the shoe for maximum opening.
      (11)   Fire Hydrant shall be manufactured with a minimum main valve opening of 4 ½ inches.
      (12)   Fire Hydrant shall be the CLOW MEDALLION as manufactured by the Clow-Valve Company or approved equal.
(Ord. 2022-07, 7-14-2022)

§ 151.41 Sprinklers

   The City of Calera will adopt the National Fire & Protection Agency #13 and the Oklahoma State Fire Code, concerning Standpipes and Sprinklers systems for all Commercial and Multi-Dwelling Residential. The following are additions to and not deletions from. (Ord. 2022-07, 7-14-2022)

§ 151.42 Standpipes

   (A)   All structures with standpipes will have Standpipe support connections on all four sides. These connections will be labeled FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION STANDPIPE. These letters will be no less than 1 inch in size. All standpipe support connections located on the outside of the structure will have 5 inch Storz.
   (B)   All Standpipe connections in the city Limits of Calera will have NST threads.
   (C)   All multi-story multi dwellings residential (apartments, hotels, motels) and multi story commercial will have a standpipe connection on each floor. This connection will be 2.3 inches in diameter. There will be placed on the 2.5 inch connection a 2.5 inch to 1.5 inch reducer in place and capped. There will be a on/off valve handle at least 4 inches in diameter on standpipe. These connections will be labeled FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION on each floor. (Ord. 2022-07, 7-14-2022)

§ 151.43 Sprinkler Support Connections

   (A)   All structures with sprinkler systems will have Sprinkler support connections. These connections will be labeled FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION SPRINKLER. These letters will be no less than one inch in size.
   (B)   All Sprinkler support connections in the City Limits of Calera will be five inch Storz.
   (C)   All new Commercial and multi-dwelling residential will have to submit building plans to the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office for compliance to NFPA #13 and the Oklahoma State Fire Code.
   (D)   NST=National Standard Threads.
(Ord. 2022-07, 7-14-2022)
Dilapidated Buildings

§ 151.55 Definition

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition applies unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
   DILAPIDATED BUILDING. The neglect of necessary repairs to a building or allowing it to fall into a state of decay, or allowing it to fall into partial ruin to such an extent that the building is a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the general public.
(Prior Code, § 5-601)
Statutory reference:
   Related provisions, see 11 O.S. § 22-112

§ 151.56 Condemnation Notice; Hearing And Removal

   (A)   After 15 days’ notice by the town to the property owner by posting upon certain property within the town limits of the town, and by written notice to the owner thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the address shown by the current year’s tax rolls in the County Treasurer’s office, and by mailing notice to any mortgage holder as shown by the records in the office of the County Clerk to the last known address of the mortgagee, a hearing may be held by the Board of Trustees of the town to determine whether the property is dilapidated and has thereby become detrimental to the health, benefit and welfare of the public and the community or creates a fire hazard to the danger of property.
   (B)   Upon a finding that the condition of the property requires such a conclusion and that the property would be benefitted by the removal of such conditions, the Board of Trustees may cause the dilapidated building to be torn down and removed and shall fix reasonable dates for the commencement and completion of the work. For such purpose, the agents of the town are hereby granted the right of entry of such property for the performance of the necessary duties as a governmental function of the town if the work is not performed by the property owner within the dates fixed by the Board of Trustees.
(Prior Code, § 5-602)

§ 151.57 Cost A Lien Against Property

   (A)   The Board of Trustees shall determine the actual cost of such dismantling and removal of a dilapidated building and of such other expenses as may be necessary in connection therewith, including the cost of notice and mailing, and the Town Clerk-Treasurer shall forward to the property owner by certified mail, with return receipt requested, at the address shown by the current year’s tax rolls in the County Treasurer’s office, and by mailing notice to any mortgage holder as shown by the records in the County Clerk’s office to the last known address of the mortgagee, a statement of such actual cost and demand payment thereof, provided that if the dismantling and removal of the dilapidated building is done on a private contract basis, then it shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. If the dismantling and removal of the dilapidated building is done by the town, then the cost to the property owner shall not exceed the actual cost of the labor, maintenance and equipment required for the dismantling and removal of the dilapidated building.
   (B)   If payment is not made within six months from the date of such mailing, then the Town Clerk-Treasurer shall forward a certified statement of the amount of such cost to the county treasurer of the county in which the property is located, and the same shall be levied on the property and collected by the county treasurer as other taxes authorized by law.
   (C)   Such cost and the interest thereon shall be a lien against the property from the date the cost is certified to the county treasurer, coequal with the lien of ad valorem taxes and all other taxes and special assessments and prior and superior to all other titles and liens against such property, and such lien shall continue until such cost shall be fully paid.
(Prior Code, § 5-603) Penalty, see § 151.99

§ 151.99 Penalty

   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99(A) of this code of ordinances.
   (B)   Except as addressed in division (F) below, a person who violates a provision of §§ 151.01 through 151.11 of this chapter or fails to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof, or who erects, constructs, alters, repairs or removes, or who has erected, constructed, altered, repaired or removed, a building or structure in violation of a detailed statement or plan submitted and approved thereunder or of a permit or certificate issued thereunder, or who erects, constructs, alters, repairs or removes, or who has erected, constructed, altered, repaired or removed, a building or structure without first acquiring a permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of $215. Each day upon which a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Prior Code, § 5-103)
   (C)   (1)   Except as addressed in division (F) below, any person, firm or corporation who shall engage in any business, trade or vocation for which a license, permit, certificate or registration is required by §§ 151.01 through 151.11 and 151.55 through 151.57 of this chapter without having a valid license, permit, certificate or certificate of registration as required, or who shall fail to do anything required by §§ 151.01 through 151.11 and 151.55 through 151.57 of this chapter or by any code adopted by §§ 151.01 through 151.11 and 151.55 through 151.57 of this chapter, or who shall otherwise violate any provision of §§ 151.01 through 151.11 and 151.55 through 151.57 of this chapter or of any code adopted by §§ 151.01 through 151.11 and 151.55 through 151.57 of this chapter, or who shall violate any lawful regulation or order made by any of the officers provided for in §§151.01 through 151.11 and 151.55 through 151.57 of this chapter, shall be guilty of an offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in § 10.99(A) of this code.
(Prior Code, § 5-801)
      (2)   No penalty imposed by and pursuant to §§ 151.01 through 151.11 and 151.55 through 151.57 of this chapter shall interfere with the right of the town also to apply to the proper courts of the state for a mandamus, an injunction or other appropriate action against such person, firm or corporation.
(Prior Code, § 5-802)
   (D)   Any person who builds, enlarges, alters or moves a building or structure without the required permit as per § 151.05 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of $215. Each day upon which a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Prior Code, § 5-106)
   (E)   Regarding § 151.06 of this chapter, any person who trenches, digs or excavates within the limits of the town and strikes a utility, water, gas or other buried service shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of $215.
(Prior Code, § 5-110)
   (F)   A person who violates §§ 151.09 or 151.10 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of $215. Each day upon which a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
   (G)   Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of §§ 151.25 through 151.29 of this chapter shall first be given a warning. After the first warning, any person, firm or corporation continuing to violate the provisions of §§ 151.25 through 151.29 of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100. Such fine shall be at the discretion of the Court. Each and every day during which such violation continues shall be considered as a separate and distinct violation hereof and may be charged and prosecuted as such. The above-specified penalties may be imposed for each such violation.
(Prior Code, § 13-606)
(Ord. 2011-01, passed 3-8-2011; Ord. 2020-10, passed 12-10-2020; Ord. 2020-11, passed 12-10-2020; Ord. 2021-04, passed 1-14-2021)