G36-89 •
Ordinance No. G36-89
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 ENTITLED BUILDING CODE OF THE
ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Chapter 16.04 entitled Building Code of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by amending Section
16.04.090(A) to read as follows:
"16.04.090 BOCA Basic National Building Code--Article 5 amendments.
A. Section 504.0 Unlimited Areas is amended as follows:
Section 504.1
Exceptions:
2. Two-story unlimited area shall be allowed in Use Group
B, S2, provided a minimum of 60' setback to lot line is
maintained and any structure within 60' shall also comply with
unlimited area requirements, if located on the same parcel of
land and shall also be of Use Group B, S2. The following restric-
tions shall also apply:
I. Two-story Exception #2 limits penthouse use for
mechanical systems only.
2. Two-story Exception #2 eliminates mezzanine option.
3. Height limitation of 55'.
3. Subdivision of Existing Unlimited Area Buildings.
Lawfully existing unlimited area buildings divided by new lot
lines are not required to comply with the setback regulations of
Table 504.2, provided all of the following requirements are met:
I. Fire separation rating at lot line dividing building
shall be of a fire grade for use as prescribed in Table 1402.
2. Building prior to subdivision complied with all
requirements for unlimited area building regulations.
3. Building areas subdivided must be of the same use
group. Mixed use as permitted in 313 is not allowed.
4. Any addition/alteration of any portion of a building
must comply with all requirements for an unlimited area
building.
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Section 504.3 Roof Vents is repealed in its entirety.
Table 504.3 Roof Vents is repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication in the manner provided by law.
R/ f;Pnrge VanfPVnnrdP
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: April 26, 1 989
Passed: April 26 , 1989
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
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