11.6 BUILDINGS
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Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. All buildings greater than 200 square feet must conform to the International Building Code (IBC). Information about the IBC requirements is available from the Sanpete County Building Inspectors office.
B. Primary residences are single family dwelling units with a minimum width of 24 feet and a minimum of 960 square feet for the main floor living area or a secondary floor.
C. Fire Standpipes. Standpipes complying with IBC shall be required for ALL commercial buildings, regardless of the number of stories.
Final copy approved by Fountain Green City Council February 18, 2008. Minor changes to 11.3E April 19, 2012. Amended 11.6A and 11.19/20 October 18, 2012. Amended 11.6A September 27, 2018, Subsection 11.31 added October 10, 2019. Subsection 11.32 added July 21, 2022. Added subsection 11.6 A and corrected 11.6 C January 18, 2024. Add section 11.7 new B August 15, 2024. Section 11.33 added June 19, 2025.
D. Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Fountain Green City regulations.
E. Provisions for Persons with Disabilities. Provisions for persons with physical disabilities shall be provided in all new commercial, common, and public buildings as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
F. Construction Debris Removal. Any building construction on sites shall provide debris removal sufficient to facilitate the regular clean up and removal of construction debris from the site. Each site shall be cleaned, and all construction debris contained until removed on a weekly basis. Failure to comply with this Ordinance, by allowing debris to accumulate on the premises, may result in the suspension of building permits, fines, or such other appropriate penalties as the City Council shall direct.
G. Excavation and Back Fill for Trenches for the Installation of Storm Sewer and Irrigation Pipes, and Sanitary Sewer, Gas, Telephone, Power, Cable TV, and Water Lines within the City.
1. To ensure trench safety, all construction shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the Utah State Industrial Commission and OSHA regulations. Trenches shall not be left open at any time unless guarded with adequate barricades, warning lights and signs. When required, excavation shall be braced and shored to support the walls of the excavation to eliminate sliding and settling, and as may be required to protect the workers, the work in progress, and existing utilities and improvements. All such sheeting, bracing, and shoring shall comply with the requirements in the above cited regulations. Any injury or damage resulting from lack of adequate bracing and shoring shall be the responsibility of the developer/contractor, who shall at his own expense affect all necessary repairs or reconstruction resulting from such damage.
2. Excavation areas are to be dewatered. Any water that flows into any excavation during the process of work shall be removed. Any quick condition occurring in the soil within the trenching area shall be dried to an acceptable condition or the soil removed and replaced with acceptable material.
3. Any excavated material shall not endanger the work and shall not obstruct streets, sidewalks, and driveways. Gutters and irrigation ditches shall also be kept clear of all excavated material.
4. All excavated material not suitable for back fill, as determined by the City shall be immediately removed from the site by the developer/contractor.
H. Structures without Permanent Footings. Structures without permanent footings including free-standing roofs, carports, shipping containers, and like buildings must be appropriately anchored, and must comply with current setback requirements. A permit is required.
Final copy approved by Fountain Green City Council February 18, 2008. Minor changes to 11.3E April 19, 2012. Amended 11.6A and 11.19/20 October 18, 2012. Amended 11.6A September 27, 2018, Subsection 11.31 added October 10, 2019. Subsection 11.32 added July 21, 2022. Added subsection 11.6 A and corrected 11.6 C January 18, 2024. Add section 11.7 new B August 15, 2024. Section 11.33 added June 19, 2025.
I. Dust Abatement. Keep construction and lot preparation dust at a minimum as determined by the Fountain Green City Staff.