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2001 SESSION
SB 1233 Statewide Building Code; effect on local ordinances.
Introduced by: Martin E. Williams | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Uniform Statewide Building Code; effect on local ordinances. Restricts localities from incorporating certain building design requirements in their local zoning ordinances by providing that the USBC supercedes such ordinances. The bill also specifies that the USBC does not supercede (i) proffered conditions accepted as a part of a rezoning application, conditions imposed upon the grant of special exceptions, special or conditional use permits or variances; (ii) land use requirements in airport or highway overlay districts, or historic districts; or (iii) local flood plain regulations adopted as a condition of participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. This bill is a recommendation of the Housing Study Commission.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Uniform Statewide Building Code; effect on local ordinances. Restricts localities from incorporating certain building design requirements in their local zoning ordinances by providing that the USBC supercedes such ordinances. The bill also specifies that the USBC does not supercede proffered conditions accepted as a part of a rezoning application, conditions imposed upon the grant of special exceptions, special or conditional use permits or variances, or land use requirements in airport or highway overlay districts, or historic districts. This bill is a recommendation of the Housing Study Commission.