RESOLUTION NO. 1925

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY ON THE ADOPTION OF STATEWIDE BUILDING CODES; RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1211.

WHEREAS, the City of Overland Park recognizes the need for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of its citizens through regulations controlling construction of buildings; and

WHEREAS, the City has adopted nationally recognized codes and standards which effectively and efficiently accomplish said protection; and

WHEREAS, the City desires that the administration of said regulations be accomplished at the least practical cost in terms of time and money.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS:

That any legislation proposed for enactment at the state level include the following considerations:

1.Provide for the local administration of such regulations including but not limited to the review of plans and specifications, issuance of permits and certification, collection of fees and the hearing of appeals by a local appeal board.

2.Limit consideration of any state code to the adoption of one of the three nationally recognized model code packages without substantial amendment.

3.Provide that local jurisdictions currently administering nationally recognized model codes without substantial amendment be allowed to continue the use of such regulations so long as they are kept current.

4.Provide that no rules or regulations cause an increase in approval time or permit fees when applications are handled by a local jurisdiction.

5.Provide that all state agencies having any involvement with building regulations utilize these same codes and standards without amendment.

6.Permit the construction of public schools according to the adopted nationally recognized model codes of the local jurisdiction.

7.Take into consideration the cost and availability of trained personnel to administer such regulations fairly, equitably and competently; and to include consideration of the training programs necessary to accomplish said goal.

RESOLUTION NO. 1925 Continued

8.Provide that local jurisdictions continue to control zoning and site development regulations.

Resolution No. 1211 is hereby rescinded.

ADOPTED by the Governing Body of Overland Park, Kansas, this 9th day of September, 1985.

(s) Ed Eilert

Mayor

ATTEST:

(s) Bernice Crummett

Finance Director/City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

(s) Henry Cox

Assistant City Attorney