Chapter 19.50
HISTORIC BUILDING CODE
Sections:
19.50.000 State Historic Building Code adopted.
19.50.005 Purpose, scope and code conflicts.
19.50.010 Fully complete application.
19.50.015 Concurrent review.
19.50.020 Architectural design review – Optional vesting.
19.50.000 State Historic Building Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.074 and 19.27.120, and WSR 91-01-103, the 1991 Edition of the State Historic Building Code (SHBC) as printed and distributed by the Washington Association of Building Officials, including state amendments set forth in Chapter 51-19 WAC, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the historic building code of the city of Edmonds subject to the following amendment: WAC 51-19-280, Appeals, is replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.50.005 Purpose, scope and code conflicts.
A. The provisions of the SHBC shall constitute the minimum standards for the preservation, restoration and related reconstruction, rehabilitation, strengthening, or relocation of buildings or structures, changes of occupancy and alteration or repair of designated historic buildings. This code applies only to designated historic buildings deemed so by the Edmonds historic preservation commission. It is the purpose of the SHBC to establish regulations and code alternatives to preserve original or restored architectural elements and features so that any alterations to the historic building or structure will result in a building or structure that will be less hazardous, based on minimum life safety and fire codes, than the existing building.
B. If there is a conflict between the International Building Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, International Fuel Gas Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code or Uniform Housing Code, then the conditions, requirements, provisions or terms which provide, in the opinion of the building official, for the greatest public safety shall be observed and shall control. In addition to the remedies adopted in such code, criminal penalties may be imposed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.85 ECDC. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.50.010 Fully complete application.
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, an applicant's rights shall vest when a fully complete building permit application is filed pursuant to ECDC 19.00.015. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.50.015 Concurrent review.
An applicant may submit an application for building permit approval and request plan review services concurrently with, or at any time following, the submittal of a complete application for any necessary or required discretionary permit approval or discretionary hearing pursuant to ECDC 19.00.020. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.50.020 Architectural design review – Optional vesting.
An applicant of a designated historic building may submit an augmented ADB application pursuant to ECDC 19.00.025. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].