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SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 13 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE (IGCC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS
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The purpose of this and related ordinances is to update the city’s building code, adopting changes made in the various 2021 editions of the International Codes, apply city-specific revisions to the adopted codes, and to simplify, consolidate, and clarify the city’s building code support functions such as appeals, violations, contractor licenses, fees and third-party services.
Summary & Background
The 2021 IgCC is retitled the City of Commerce City Green Construction Code and establishes standards for architects and engineers to incorporate green construction methods into their designs.
The provisions of this code are optional unless specifically required by resolution of City Council. However, the IgCC serves as a city-adopted standard for building owners and their designers to take advantage of nationally recognized best practices for green construction that align with the International Codes.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Tricia McKinnon, Acting Director, Community Development
Staff Presenting: Brian Foley, Chief Building Official
Financial Impact: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance 2491.