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In accordance with the recommendation from the Processes Oversight Committee, consider adopting an ordinance, along with any relevant floor amendments, amending Building, Construction, and Housing Section 6-1-1-101, Division 6-1-1, Article 6-1, Chapter 6 of the Lawton City Code, 2015, relating to amendments to the International Building Code, 2015 Edition by appointing the City Manager as the "Code Official", allowing for the Code Official to appoint Deputy Code Official(s), establishing the duties and powers of the Code Official, establishing rules for conformance, providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
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INITIATOR: Mayor Stan Booker and the Processes Oversight Committee
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Mayor Stan Booker
BACKGROUND: This ordinance relates to Buildings, Construction, and Housing in the City of Lawton, and is part of a policy package that includes Council Policy 6-1, which is also on this agenda. The ordinance specifically amends Section 6-1-1-101, Division 6-1-1, Article 6-1, Chapter 6 of the Lawton City Code. The purpose of this amendment is to modify certain provisions of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, and introduce new regulations and procedures for ensuring building safety. One of the key changes brought about by this ordinance is the designation of the City Manager as the "Code Official". The Code Official will oversee the administration and enforcement of the building code. To assist the Code Official in their duties, the ordinance allows them to appoint one or more Deputy Code Officials. These deputies will have delegated authority to perform certain tasks related to building inspections, code enforcement, and issuing permits. The ordinance also outlines the specific duties and powers of the Code Official. This includes responsibilities such as interpreting the building code and ensuring compliance with the City Code. In order to ensure uniformity and consistency in the implem...
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