[R.O. 1992 § 500.040; Ord. No. 2124-06 § 1, 6-6-2006; Ord. No. 2397-11 § 1, 3-1-2011; Ord. No. 2467-13 § 1, 6-4-2013; Ord. No. 2557-15 § 1, 8-18-2015; Ord. No. 2618-16, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2733-19, 4-2-2019]
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
ACTING BUILDING OFFICIAL
The City Administrator shall be the acting Building Official during temporary absence or disability of the Building Official. In the absence of the City Administrator and the Building Official, the Mayor will appoint a temporary replacement.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The chief legislative body of the City of Camdenton.
BUILDING OFFICIAL
The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code.
CITY
The City of Camdenton.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The Chief Administrative Officer of the City.
CODE AND FIRE OFFICIAL
The designated fire official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code.
MAYOR
The Chief Executive Officer of the City.
[R.O. 1992 § 500.050; Ord. No. 2124-06 § 1, 6-6-2006; Ord. No. 2467-13 § 1, 6-4-2013; Ord. No. 2557-15 § 1, 8-18-2015; Ord. No. 2574-16, 2-2-2016; Ord. No. 2733-19, 4-2-2019]
A. 
Appeals. A party may appeal a decision made pursuant to this Article. Such appeals may be made pursuant to Article IV, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals, of this Chapter.
B. 
Penalties. Penalties as outlined in Section 500.025 of this Chapter shall apply.
[R.O. 1992 § 500.060; Ord. No. 2124-06 § 1, 6-6-2006; Ord. No. 2467-13 § 1, 6-4-2013; Ord. No. 2733-19, 4-2-2019]
Nothing in this Article or in the Building Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause of action acquired or existing under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Article.
[R.O. 1992 § 500.070; Ord. No. 2124-06 § 1, 6-6-2006; Ord. No. 2397-11 § 1, 3-1-2011; Ord. No. 2467-13 § 1, 6-4-2013; Ord. No. 2733-19, 4-2-2019]
A. 
A fee for each permit and inspection shall be paid in accordance with the following schedule. Building permit fees will be based on the estimated valuation cost of the total value of work, including materials and labor. The valuation of construction will be compared to the current "building valuation data," and if the valuation is underestimated on the application, then the estimated valuation cost shall be calculated using the most current "building valuation data" schedule as published by the International Code Council.
Any project requiring a permit that is started without a legal permit will be required to pay one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the standard permit fee.
1. 
Permit fees for residential one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and town houses governed by the currently adopted International Residential Code.
Total Valuation
Fee
$0.00 to $5,000.00
$50.00
$5,000.00 and above
$50.00
Plus $2.00 per each additional $1,000.00 of valuation
Estimated cost of construction for new structures or additions shall be based upon the building construction valuation of a minimum of sixty-five dollars ($65.00) per square foot for habitable areas and twenty dollars ($20.00) per square foot for garages, no exceptions.
Minimum permit fee
$50.00
2. 
Plan review fees for all residential structures governed by the currently adopted International Residential Code:
Plan Review Fee Deposit
STBD; Equal to one-half (1/2) of the Building Permit Fee
When the total construction valuation of a proposed project exceeds two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) and a plan is required to be submitted, then a plan review fee deposit shall be paid in advance at the time of application. The deposit shall constitute a credit toward the total permit fee(s). The remainder of the fee(s) is due when the approved permit is picked up by the applicant.
3. 
Plan review fees for all commercial and residential structures governed by the currently adopted International Building Code, National Electric Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code, International Fire Code and International Existing Building Code:
Plan Review Fee Deposit
STBD; Equal to one-half (1/2) of the Building Permit Fee
When the total construction valuation of a proposed project exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and a plan is required to be submitted, then a plan review fee deposit shall be paid in advance at the time of application. The deposit shall constitute a credit toward the total permit fee(s). The remainder of the fee(s) is due when the approved permit is picked up by the applicant.
4. 
Permit fees for all commercial and residential structures governed by the currently adopted International Building Code, National Electric Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code, International Fire Code and International Existing Building Code:
Total Valuation
Fee
$0 to $20,000.00
$150.00
$20,001.00 to $200,000.00
First $20,000.00
Plus $6.00 per each additional $1,000.00 of valuation
$150.00
$200,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
First $200,000.00
Plus $4.50 per each additional $1,000.00 of valuation
$1,230.00
$1,000,001.00 and over
$1,000,000.00
plus $3.00 per each additional $1,000.00 of valuation
$4,830.00
Plumbing permit only (up to $5,000.00 of valuation; $150.00 for permits > $5,000.00)
$75.00
Electric permit only (up to $5,000.00 of valuation; $150.00 for permits > $5,000)
$75.00
Mechanical/fuel gas permit only (up to $5,000.00 of valuation; $150.00 for permits > $5,000.00)
$75.00
Minimum permit fee (unless noted)
$150.00
5.
Demolition permit:
Residential
$50.00
Commercial
$100.00
6.
Fence permit
$35.00
7.
Deck permit
$50.00
8.
Detached accessory building permit 200 square feet or less
$35.00
9.
Excavation permit/Land Use permit
$75.00
10.
Swimming pool permit
$35.00
11.
Blasting permit
$75.00
12.
Tent/canopy permit
$35.00
13.
Sign permit fees:
Total Valuation Fee
Fee
$0.00 to $1,000.00
Plus $5.00 per each additional $1,000.00 of valuation
$25.00
Minimum permit fee
$25.00
[Ord. No. 2679, 10-17-2017; Ord. No. 2733-19, 4-2-2019]
A. 
Title. This Section shall be known as the City of Camdenton Post Frame Building Standard.
B. 
Scope. The provisions of this Section shall apply to the design and construction of post frame buildings or additions thereto, intended for agricultural or residential secondary or accessory building uses on tracts of property that are zoned for residential or agricultural purposes. The provisions of this Article are deemed to comply with the spirit and intent of the minimum design and construction provisions of the 2018 Edition of the International Building Code. The City of Camdenton offers no warranty or guarantee on buildings utilizing these design specifications.
C. 
Limitations. Buildings designed and constructed under these provisions shall not exceed the limitations of this Section. Buildings that exceed the limitations of Section 500.080(C)(1) through 500.080(C)(7) shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the 2018 Edition of the International Building Code by a professional licensed by the State of Missouri to practice in the design of buildings.
1. 
Area. Buildings shall not exceed one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet in area. Exception: Agricultural buildings shall not be limited in area.
2. 
Use. Buildings designed and constructed under these provisions shall be limited for use as detached residential secondary or accessory buildings or agricultural buildings. Buildings designed and constructed under the provisions of this standard are not intended for residential or commercial uses. Post frame buildings intended for residential or commercial use shall have structural and architectural plans prepared by a design professional licensed by the State of Missouri showing compliance with the applicable codes and standards for the proposed use and occupancy.
3. 
Height. The sidewall height of buildings designed and constructed under these provisions shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet or one (1) story.
4. 
Building Dimensions. The maximum width dimension of a building designed per these provisions shall not exceed forty (40) feet.
5. 
Braced Wall. Buildings shall be provided with exterior braced walls. Bracing shall be located in the sidewalls at each corner by means of a nominal two-inch by four-inch diagonal brace or other approved bracing.
6. 
Openings In Exterior Walls. No single opening for doors, windows or other purposes that exceed sixteen (16) feet in width shall be placed in exterior walls. Buildings that are open on one (1) side shall have posts embedded two (2) feet deeper than depth required by Section 500.080(F) or shall be provided with an acceptable brace for wind resistance.
7. 
Exit Required. At least one (1) exit door complying with this Section shall be provided. Exit doors shall be of the pivoted or side hinged swing type. The exit door opening shall be of a size to permit installation of a door not less than three (3) feet in width and not less than six (6) feet eight (8) inches in height. The exit door shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or special effort.
D. 
Definitions.
ACCESSORY BUILDING
A subordinate building, no greater than two hundred (200) square feet in area, having a use customarily incident to and located on the lot occupied by the main building; or a use customarily incident to the main use of the property.
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
A building that is used solely for the storage of machinery, equipment, shelter for livestock or commodities that are raised on site, or other operations related to carrying on the farming operations on a tract of land of five (5) contiguous acres or more in area.
BRACED WALL
A wall that has been provided with diagonal bracing which meets the requirements of Section 500.080(G)(5) of this Code.
BUTT ENCASED
The concrete encasement of a pole or post at the lower twelve (12) inches of its embedment in the earth.
FOOTING
That portion of the foundation that spreads and transmits loads directly to the soil.
GIRT
The horizontal wall framing members that span between posts and are used to support the exterior wall covering.
POLE or POST
A preservative treated round, square or rectangular wood member, that is solid sawn or laminated, and is intended to be embedded in the ground to support building structural loads and transmit the loads to the footing.
PURLIN
The structural members that span between rafters or trusses used to attach and support the metal roof coverings and transfer the roof loads to the rafters or trusses.
SECONDARY BUILDING
A subordinate building, greater than two hundred (200) square feet in area, having a use customarily incident to and located on the lot occupied by the main building. A detached garage, shop or storage building.
E. 
Design Loads.
1. 
Live Load. The roof snow load shall be twenty (20) pounds per square foot.
2. 
Dead Load. The roof dead load shall be four (4) pounds per square foot for roofs that utilize a metal roof covering.
3. 
Wind Load. Buildings designed and constructed under these provisions shall be considered to be designed for a 115 mph ultimate design wind speed located in an exposure category of a 'B' or 'C' wind zone.
4. 
Foundation Design. Foundations for buildings designed and constructed under these provisions shall be designed and installed in accordance with this Section. Foundations shall be designed to support the imposed load and be capable of resisting wind uplift and overturning. The loading requirements that shall be applicable for buildings designed and constructed under these provisions shall be as specified in this Section.
F. 
Foundation Designs.
1. 
Foundation Diameter. The diameter of holes for post foundations and the required footing thickness shall be in accordance with Table 500.080.1. Footings shall be placed to a depth so that the building loads are supported on natural undisturbed soils. Unless unusual site conditions exist, soils bearing capacity shall be assumed to have a one thousand five hundred (1,500) psf bearing capacity.
Table 500.080.1
Minimum Footing Dimensions
Building Width
Post Spacing
Footing Thickness
Footing Diameter
24 feet
8 to 10 feet
8 inches
15 inches
30 feet
8 to 10 feet
8 inches
17 inches
36 feet
8 to 10 feet
8 inches
18 inches
40 feet
8 to 10 feet
8 inches
18 inches
2. 
Pole Or Post Embedment. Poles or post shall be embedded in the earth to a minimum depth of four (4) feet. The footing thickness shall be per Table 500.080.1 below the four (4) feet of embedment.
3. 
Shallow Pole Or Post Embedment. When it is necessary to use a pole or post embedment depth of less than forty (40) inches but not less than thirty (30) inches due to rock or other local site conditions, knee bracing shall be provided, and the post foundation shall be backfilled to grade with concrete. Embedment depth of less than thirty (30) inches is not allowed under this standard.
4. 
Backfill. Footings of concrete, one (1) inch or larger gravel or other approved materials shall be placed under post or poles. Footings shall have a minimum thickness in accordance with Table 500.080.1. Posts shall be either butt encased with concrete, or be fully embedded with concrete, or be provided with other approved means to provide for resistance to wind uplift. If posts are provided with butt encasement or blocked anchors, the remaining annular space of the post foundation holes shall be backfilled by firmly tamping clean soil or sand in maximum of eight (8) inch layers.
5. 
Concrete Placement. Concrete used for footings or post encasement shall be placed as a wet mix.
6. 
Pole Or Post Anchor. Poles or posts shall be anchored to the encasing concrete whether butt encased or fully encased, with a minimum of two (2) one-half (1/2) inch #4 reinforcing bar placed through drilled holes in the pole or post and placed at ninety degrees (90°) angles. The rebar shall have a minimum one (1) inch concrete cover from the bottom and top of the encasing concrete.
Blocked anchors shall be provided when the backfill of the annular space consists of earth, sand or gravel tamped in eight-inch layers.
G. 
Wall Construction.
1. 
Pole Or Post Size And Spacing. Poles or post may be solid sawn or laminated. Poles or post shall be of a minimum dimension as required by Table 500.080.2 based upon the building height and spacing of post. The spacing of poles or post shall not exceed the maximum shown in Table 500.080.2 for the dimension of the post that will be used.
2. 
Wood Subject To Decay Or Termite Damage.
a. 
Wood Embedded In Ground Or Concrete. Wood embedded in the ground or in direct contact and used for the support of permanent structures shall be treated for ground contact. Wood supporting permanent structures that are embedded in concrete in direct contact with earth or embedded in concrete exposed to weather shall be treated for ground contact. Wood which is in contact with the ground shall be treated for ground contact. All treated wood shall bear a stamp from an approved agency identifying the treatment retention of the member.
NOTE: It is recommended that any wood that is embedded in the earth or embedded in concrete that is in direct contact with the earth be pressure treated to a retention level of six-tenths (0.6) lbs. per cubic foot in accordance with AWPA (American Wood Protection Association) Standard C22.
b. 
Wood In Contact With The Earth Or Subject To Water Splash. Wood that is in contact with the ground or is located within eighteen (18) inches of the ground surface shall be pressure preservative treated or wood of natural resistance to decay and termites.
Table 500.080.2
Post Size And Spacing Requirements
Effective Building Heights in Feet1
Post Size2
8
10
12
14
Pole or Post Spacing in Feet
Solid Sawn
4x4 nominal
7
6
4
4
4x6 nominal
15
12
9
8
6x6 nominal
15
15
15
15
Laminated
2 - 2x6 laminated
7
6
4
4
3 - 2x6 laminated
15
14
10.5
10
4 - 2x8 laminated
16
16
16
16
1
For roof slopes 4:12 or less, the effective height is the vertical distance from the grade level to the eave. For roof slopes greater than 4:12 the effective building height is the vertical distance from the grade level to the eave, plus one-half (1/2) of the roof height.
2
The larger post dimension shall be in the same direction of the building width.
3. 
Girt Framing. When siding is to be attached to the exterior walls of pole or post framed buildings, wall girts shall be installed. Wall girts shall be of a minimum size for the span as required by Table 500.080.3.
Table 500.080.3
Wall Girt Spans
Girt Spans
8 feet
10 feet
12 feet
2x4 24 inches O.C.
2x6 36 inches O.C.
2x6 inches O.C.
2x6 36 inches O.C.
4. 
Girt Nailing. Girts shall be fastened to the post using 16d ring shack hot dipped galvanized nails or other approved fasteners.
5. 
Bracing. Exterior sidewalls shall be braced at building corners. Braces shall be minimum 2x4 nominal dimension lumber installed diagonally or be of other approved bracing materials.
6. 
Exterior Wall Coverings. Exterior wall coverings, when provided, shall be of an approved weather-resistant material. Steel panel exterior wall coverings shall be a minimum 29 gauge.
7. 
Headers And Beams. Load bearing beams and headers shall comply with Table(s) 2308.4.1.1 (1) & (2) of the currently adopted International Building Code.
a. 
Bearing beams are not required if the trusses or ceiling joist/rafters bear directly on the columns.
b. 
Openings on the gable end walls of post and frame buildings supporting a door or roof total load not exceeding five (5) square feet per lineal feet of wall area, headers must be sized per Table 500.080.4.
Table 500.080.4
Gable End Header Sizes
Opening Width (feet)
10
12
16
Header Size (inches)
2 - 2x8
2 - 2x10
2 - 2x12
8. 
Beam Support. Beams, headers or girders that are used to support roof framing shall be supported by notches in the poles or post and shall be secured by one-half-inch diameter bolts secured with washers and nuts, one-half-inch by four-and-one-half-inch lags or other approved structural connectors.
9. 
Fasteners. Fasteners for pressure-preservative treated wood and fasteners used in locations exposed to weather shall be of hot-dipped zinc galvanized or stainless-steel fasteners.
H. 
Roof/Ceiling Construction.
1. 
General. Roof framing may be of conventional light frame construction as allowed by Chapter 23 of the currently adopted International Building Code Tables 2308.7.1(1) & (2) and 2308.7.2(1) — 2308.7.2(6) or may be of trusses that have been designed by a professional engineer licensed by the State of Missouri.
2. 
Trusses. Trusses may be site built or be shop fabricated. Trusses shall be designed by a professional engineer licensed by the State of Missouri.
3. 
Roof Members To Building Frame Tie. Blocking, straps, approved framing anchors or mechanical fasteners shall be installed from the side of the roof framing member to the exterior posts or other supporting members.
a. 
Tie straps shall be one and one-eighths (1 1/8) inch (28.3 mm) by thirty-six thousandths (0.036) inch (0.91 mm) (#20 gauge) sheet steel and shall be corrosion resistant.
4. 
Purlins. Purlins shall be installed with the wide dimension perpendicular to the load that it supports. Purlins shall be supported on top of the trusses or shall be provided with approved hangers. The span of the purlins shall not exceed the values specified in Table 500.080.5.
5. 
Roof Covering. Roof coverings for this prescriptive code is limited to metal sheeting on purlins.
Table 500.080.5
Purlin Spans
(Based on Purlin Spacing of 24 inches On Center)
Grade
Dimension
Maximum Span
(feet)
#1
2x4
2x6
2x8
8' 6"
12' 3"
15' 9"
#2
2x4
2x6
2x8
8'
12'
15'
#3
2x4
2x6
2x8
6'
9'
11'
FPN: The spans given in this table are based upon use of Spruce-Pine-Fir design values. Spans may vary depending on the lumber species.