TC Ord. No. 2015-09 Adopting the 2015 International Building Code By reference, repealing, re-enacting and amending certain International Building Code ChaptersTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 15 -09
SERIES OF 2015
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
BY REFERENCE, REPEALING, RE- ENACTING AND AMENDING CERTAIN
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE CHAPTERS, ADOPTING THE
EXTERIOR ENERGY OFFSET PROGRAM, AND REPEALING CHAPTER
15.24 SOLID FUEL BURNING DEVICES
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §31 -15 -103, §31 -15 -104, and §31 -20 -105 and pursuant to the
home rule powers of the Town of Avon ( "Town "), the Town Council has the power to adopt
building code regulations, to provide penalties for violations of adopted building codes, to elect
to collect delinquent charges and assessments by certifying such amounts to the Eagle County
treasurer, and make and publish ordinances necessary and proper to provide for the safety,
preserve the health, promote the prosperity, and improve the morals, order, comfort, and
convenience of its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the adoption of the 2015 International Building Codes
will improve the standards for construction and maintenance of buildings and will thereby
promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to adopt the 2015 International Building Codes by
reference with certain amendments as described in this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, approval of this Ordinance on first reading is intended anly to confirm that the
Town Council desires to comply the requirements of the Avon Home Rule Charter by setting a
public hearing in order to provide the public an opportunity to present testimony and evidence
regarding the application and that approval of this Ordinance on first reading does not constitute
a representation that the Town Council, or any member of the Town Council, supports, approves,
rejects, or denies this ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO the following:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein
by reference and adopted as findings and determinations of the Town Council.
Section 2. Chapter 15.08 International Building Code Amended. Chapter 15.08 of the
Avon Municipal Code is amended as follows:
A. 15.08.010 — Adoption. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
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15.08.010 - Adoption.
(a) The Charter of the Town of Avon, Section 6.9, provides that standards codes may be adopted
by reference with amendments. The Town adopts the 2015 International Building Code, excluding
Chapter 27, Electrical, and including Appendix C, Group U— Agricultural Buildings, Appendix E,
Supplementary Accessibility Requirements, Appendix J, Grading, and the generic fire - resistive
assemblies listed in the Fire Resistance Design Manual published by the Gypsum Association,
most current edition, as referenced in the specified International Building Code.
(b) The 2015 International Building Code is published by the International Code Council, Inc.,
4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 -5795. Copies of the 2009 International
Building Code are on file in the office of the Town Clerk and are available for inspection during
regular business hours.
B. 15.08.020 — Additions or modifications. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.08.020 - Additions or modifications.
The 2015 International Building Code is amended and changed as described in Sections 15.08.030
through 15.08.160 below.
C. Sections 15.08.300 — Violation, 15.08.310 — Penalty, and 15.08.330 — Validity are amended
to change the reference "2009 International Building Code" to "2015 International Building
Code."
Section 3. Chanter 15.10 International Residential Code Amended. Chapter 15.10 of the
Avon Municipal Code is amended as follows:
A. 15.10.010 — Adoption. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.10.010 - Adoption.
(a) Section 6.9 of the Town Charter provides that standards codes may be adopted by reference with
amendments. The Town adopts the 2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family
Dwellings, excluding Chapters 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 and including Appendix G.
(b) The 2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family Dwellings is published by the
International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 -5795. A
copy of the 2009 International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family Dwellings is on file in the
office of the Town Clerk and is available for inspection during regular business hours.
B. 15.10.020 — Additions or modifications. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.10.020 - Additions or modifications.
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The 2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family Dwellings is amended and changed
as described in Sections 15.10.030 through 15.10.140 of this Chapter.
C. 15.10.110 — Table R301.2(1) — Climatic and Geographic Design, sub - section b) is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
b) Wind speed: 115 miles per hour
b.1) Topographical affects — NO
b.2) Special Wind region — NO
b.3) Wind — borne debris — NO
D. 15.10.130 — Table R402.1.2 — Insulation and Fenestration Requirements, by component
is amended to read as follows:
"Climate Zone 6 - Wood frame wall R -value 20 or 20 +5 or 13 +10"
E. Sections 15.10.300 — Violation, 15.10.310 — Penalty, and 15.10.330 — Validity are amended
to change the reference "2009 International Residential Code" to "2015 International
Residential Code."
Section 4. Chanter 15.12 National Electrical Code Amended. Chapter 15.12 of the Avon
Municipal Code is amended as follows:
A. 15.12.010 — Adoption. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.12.010 - Adoption.
The Town adopts the 2014 National Electrical Code. The 2014 National Electrical Code is
published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. A
copy of the 2014 National Electrical Code is on file in the Town Clerk's office and is available for
inspection during regular office hours.
B. Sections 15.12.300 — Violation, 15.12.310 — Penalty, and 15.12.330 — Validity are amended
to change the reference "2008 National Electrical Code" to "2014 National Electrical Code."
Section 5. Chanter 15.14 International PlumbinE Code Amended. Chapter 15.14 of the
Avon Municipal Code is amended as follows:
A. 15.14.010 — Adoption. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.14.010 - Adoption.
The Town adopts the 2015 International Plumbing Code and all appendix chapters thereto.
The 2015 International Plumbing Code is published by the International Code Council, Inc., 500
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New Jersey Avenue, N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001. A copy of the 2015 International
Plumbing Code is on file in the Town Clerk's office and is available for inspection during regular
office hours.
B. 15.14.020 — Additions or modifications. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.14.020 - Additions or modifications.
The 2015 International Plumbing Code is amended and changed as described in Sections
15.14.030 through 15.14.080 of this Chapter.
C. Sections 15.14.300 — Violation, 15.14.310 — Penalty, and 15.14.330 — Validity are amended
to change the reference "2009 International Plumbing Code" to "2015 International
Plumbing Code."
Section 6. Chanter 15.16 International Mechanical Code Amended. Chapter 15.16 of the
Avon Municipal Code is amended as follows:
A. 15.16.010 — Adoption. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.16.010 - Adoption.
The Town adopts the 2015 International Mechanical Code. The 2015 International Mechanical
Code is published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country
Club Hills, IL 60478 -5795. A copy of the 2015 International Mechanical Code is on file in the Town
Clerk's office, and is available for inspection during regular office hours.
B. 15.16.020 — Additions or modifications. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.16.020 - Additions or modifications.
The 2015 International Mechanical Code is amended and changed as described in Sections
15.16.030 through 15.16.060 of this Chapter.
C. Sections 15.16.300 — Violation, 15.16.310 — Penalty, and 15.16.330 — Validity are amended
to change the reference "2009 International Mechanical Code" to "2015 International
Mechanical Code."
Section 7. Chapter 15.18 International Fuel Gas Code Amended. Chapter 15.18 of the
Avon Municipal Code is amended as follows:
A. 15.18.010 — Adoption. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.18.010 - Adoption.
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The Town adopts the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code and all appendix chapters thereto. The
2015 International Fuel Gas Code is published by the International Code Council, Inc., 500 New
Jersey Avenue, N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001. A copy of the 2015 International Fuel
Gas Code is on file in the Town Clerk's office and is available for inspection during regular office
hours.
B. 15.18.020 — Additions or modifications. is repealed and re- enacted to read as follows:
15.18.020 - Additions or modifications.
The 2015 International Fuel Gas Code is amended and changed as described in Sections
15.18.030 through 15.18.070 of this Chapter.
C. Sections 15.18.300 — Violation, 15.18.310 — Penalty, and 15.18.330 — Validity are amended
to change the reference "2009 International Fuel Gas Code" to "2015 International Fuel Gas
Code."
Section 8. Chapter 15.20 International Fire Code Amended. Chapter 15.20 of the Avon
Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety and re- eacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.20 - International Fire Code
15.20.010 — Adoption.
(a) The Town adopts, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to
life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion, the certain standards known as the
20151nternational Fire Code, including Appendix E Hazardous Categories, and Appendix F Hazard
Ranking, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this
Chapter.
(b) The 2015 International Fire Code is published by the International Code Council, 4051 West
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois, 60478 -5795. A copy of the 2009 International Fire
Code is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and is available for inspection during regular
business hours.
15.20.020 - Additions or modifications.
The 2015 International Fire Code is amended and changed as described in Sections 15.20.030
through 15.20.130.
15.20.030 — Section 102.4 - Application of building code.
Section 102.4, Application of building code, is amended to read as follows:
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"102.4 Application of building code. The design and construction of new structures shall
comply with the International Building Code and the International Fire Code, and any alterations,
additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by this code, which are within the
scope of the International Building Code, shall be made in accordance therewith."
15.20.040 — Section 102.7 - Referenced codes and standards.
Section 102.7, Referenced codes and standards, is amended to read as follows:
"102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code
shall be the most currently published edition of those that are listed in Chapter 80, and such
codes and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.7.1 and
102.7.2."
15.20.050 - Section 104.6 — Official Records.
Section 104.6 is amended by the deletion of 104.6.2 — Inspections, 104.6.3 — Fire Records and
104.6.4 — Administrative.
15.20.060 — Section 104.9 — Alternative materials and methods.
Section 104.9, Alternative materials and methods, is amended to read as follows:
"104.9. Alternative materials and methods. The provisions of the code are not intended to
prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically
prescribed by this code, provide that any such alternative has been approved. The fire code official
is authorized to approve an alternative material or method of construction where the fire code
official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions
of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the
equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance,
durability and safety. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is not
approved, the fire code official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons why the alternative was
not approved."
15.20.070 - Section 104.11— Authority at Fires and Other Emergencies.
Section 104.11 is amended to read as follows:
"104.11 Authority at fires and other emergencies. The fire chief or officer of the fire
department in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life or
property, or any part thereof, shall have the authority to direct such operation as necessary to
extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operation, investigate the existence of suspected
or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous conditions or situations, or take any other action
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necessary in the reasonable performance of duty. In the exercise of such power, the fire chief is
authorized to prohibit any person, vehicle, vessel or thing from approaching the scene, and is
authorized to remove, or cause to be removed or kept away from the scene, any vehicle, vessel or
thing that could impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department and, in the judgment
of the fire chief, any person not actually and usefully employed in the extinguishing of such fire or in
the preservation of property in the vicinity thereof. Fire alarm panel trouble signals, maintenance
signals, testing signals or other signal as approved in writing by the Fire Chief shall not be
construed as an emergency fire condition."
15.20.080 - Section 104.11.3 — Systems and Devices.
Section 104.11.3 is amended by adding the following language:
"Fire alarm panel trouble signals, maintenance signals, testing signals or as approved by the
Fire Chief shall not be construed as an emergency fire condition."
15.20.090 - Section 105 — Permits Required.
Section 105.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
"105.1.1 Permits Required. Permits and inspections required by this code will be
administered by and through the Eagle River Fire Protection District. Permit fees, if any, shall be
paid to the Eagle River Fire Protection District prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall
be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection
by the fire department or the fire code official. (For permit applications and inspections contact the
Eagle River Fire Protection District at 351 Benchmark Road, Post Office Box 7980, Avon,
Colorado, 81620. Phone: 970 - 748 - 9665)"
15.20.070 Section 105.6 — Required Operational Permits.
(a) Section 105.6, Required operational permits, is amended as follows:
"105.6 Required Operational Permits. The fire code official or authorized designee is
authorized to issue operational permits or the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.2, 105.6.4,
105.6.9, 105.6.21, 105.6.30, 105.6.31, 105.6.37 and 105.6,44."
(b) All subsections of Section 105.6 are deleted all except sections 105.6.2, 105.6.4, 105.6.9,
105.6.21, 105.6.30, 105.6.31, 105.6.37 and 105.6.44.
15.20.080 Section 105.7 — Required Construction Permits.
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Section 105.7, Required construction permits, is amended to delete all subsections except
Subsections 105.7.1, 105.7.3, 105.7,11 and 105.7.14. Section 105.7.14 is amended to read as
follows:
105.7.14 Temporary membrane structures and tents. A construction permit is required to
erect an air - supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage canopy or a tent having
an area in excess of 400 square feet.
Exceptions:
3. Tents and awnings open on all sides, which comply with all of the following:
3.1. Individual tents shall have a maximum size of 700 square feet (65m2)
3.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break
clearance of not less than 12 feet (36558mm) shall not exceed 700 square feet (65m2)
total.
3.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658mm) to structures and other tents shall be
maintained
15.20.090 Section 108 — Board of Appeals.
Section 108, Board of Appeals, is amended to read as follows:
"108.1 Board of Appeals Established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the fire code official or designated representatives, relative to
the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of
appeals. The board of appeals shall consist of the governing board of the Eagle River Fire
Protection District plus a representative from the Town of Avon as appointed by the Avon Town
Council. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on
any matter before the board.
108.1.1 Procedure for Appeals. An application for appeal shall be filed with the Town Clerk
within twenty days after the date of the decision of the fire code official or designated
representative. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or
the rules legally adopted hereunder has been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do
not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection or safety is proposed. The application must
state the specific order, decision or determination being appealed and include documentation to
support the appeal. The board shall render a decision within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. The
decision of the board shall be by resolution and copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to
the fire code official. The fire code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the
decision of the board.
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108.2 Limitations on Authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder has been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent method of protection or safety is
proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code."
15.20.100 Section 202— General Definitions
(a) False Alarm is amended to read as follows:
"False Alarm. The deliberate reporting of an alarm for which no such fire or emergency actually
exists."
(b) Fire Area is amended to read as follows:
"Fire Area. The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by fire walls meeting the requirements
of the International Building Code and fire barriers, exterior walls or horizontal assemblies of a
building. Areas of the building not provided with surrounding walls shall be included in the fire area
if such areas are included within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor next above. For
buildings constructed under the International Residential Code, the fire area is the aggregate floor
area enclosed and bounded by exterior walls of a building."
(c) Fire Code Official is amended to read as follows:
"Fire Code Official. The Town of Avon Building Official or a duly authorized representative
charged with the administration and enforcement of the code."
(d) Fire Department is added to read as follows:
"Fire Department. The Eagle River Fire Protection District is the designated fire department in the
Town of Avon."
(e) Marijuana is added to read as follows:
"Marijuana. Marijuana or marihuana means all parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether
growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant and every
compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or its resin,
including marijuana concentrate. Marijuana or marihuana does not include industrial hemp, nor
does it include fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant,
sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination or the weight of any other ingredient
combined with marijuana to prepare topical or oral administrations, food, drink or other product."
(f) Marijuana Accessories is added to read as follows:
"Marijuana Accessories. Marijuana accessories means any equipment, products or materials of
any kind which are used, intended for use or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating,
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growing, harvesting, composting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing,
preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, vaporizing or containing marijuana
or for ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing marijuana into the human body."
(g) Marijuana Products is added to read as follows:
"Marijuana Products. Marijuana products means concentrated marijuana products and marijuana
products that are comprised of marijuana and other ingredients and are intended for use or
consumption, such as, but not limited to, edible products, ointments and tinctures."
15.20.110 - Occupancy Classification.
The following Occupancy Classifications shall apply, replace and supersede any inconsistent
provision in the 2015 International Fire Code:
(a) Factory Industrial F -I Moderate - hazard occupancy. Factory industrial uses that are not
classified as Factory Industrial F -2 Low Hazard shall be classified as F -1 Moderate Hazard and
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Marijuana Extraction Facilities
(2) Marijuana Grow Facilities
(b) Institutional Group 1.1. Five or fewer persons receiving custodial care. A facility with five or
fewer persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as Group R -3 or shall comply with the
International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.3.
(c) Institutional Group 1 -2. Five or fewer persons receiving medical care. A facility with five or
fewer persons receiving medical care shall be classified as Group R -3 or shall comply with the
International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.3.
(d) Residential Group R -3. Care facilities within a dwelling. Care facilities for five or fewer persons
receiving care that are within a single - family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International
Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.3
15.20.120 - Section 304.1.2 — Vegetation.
Section 304.1.2, Vegetation, is amended to read as follows:
"304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and
endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises.
Vegetation clearance requirements in urban- wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with
the 2015 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code."
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15.20.130 — Section 308.1.4 Open -Flame cooking devices.
Section 308.1.4, Open -flame cooking device, is amended to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open -flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open -flame cooking
devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible
construction.
Exceptions:
One and two family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by automatic sprinkler
system.
3. LP -gas cooking devices having LP -gas container with a water capacity not greater than 48
pounds [nominal 20 pound (9.1 kg) LP -gas capacity].
4. Where a more restrictive code ordinance exists.
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15.20.140 — Section 315.3 - Storage in buildings.
Section 315.3, Storage in buildings, is amended to read as follows:
"315.3 Storage in buildings. Storage of materials in buildings shall be orderly and stacks shall
be stable. Storage of combustible materials shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by
distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur. Storage room doors shall be provided with
approved signs."
Section 315.3.3, Equipment rooms, is amended to read as follows:
"315.3.3 Equipment rooms. Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms,
mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms, other rooms where a potential ignition source
exists as determined by the fire code official, or in fire command centers as specified in Section
508.1.5."
15.20.150 — Section 503.1
Section 503.1 is amended to read as follows:
"503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with Eagle County Land Use Regulations ( "ECLUR ") Article 4: Site Development
Standards, Division 4 -6: Improvement Standards, Section 4 -620 Roadway Standards for all
roadway and driveway access approvals. The ECLUR meets or exceeds the requirements of
Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3.
Section 503.1.1, Buildings and facilities, is amended to read as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for
every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and
shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the
exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the building or facility.
Exceptions:
1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet to no more than
300ft where any of the following conditions occur:
1.1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
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1.2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot
topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades
alternative means of fire protection is provided.
be installed because of location on property,
or other similar conditions, and an approved
1.3. There are not more than two Group R -3 or Group U occupancies."
15.20.160 — Section 503.2.6 - Bridges and elevated surfaces.
Section 503.2.6, Bridges and elevated surfaces, is amended to read as follows:
"503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a
fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with
Eagle County Land Use Regulations (ECLUR) Article 4: Site Development Standards, Division 4 -6:
Improvement Standards, Section 4 -620 Roadway Standards for all roadway and driveway access
approvals, or AASHTO HB -17, whichever is more restrictive. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall
be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load
limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by the fire code official. Where
elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces that are not
designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained
where required by the fire code official."
15.20.170 — Section 503.2.7 - Grade.
Section 503.2.7, Grade, is amended to read as follows:
"503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within Eagle County
Land Use Regulations (ECLUR) Article 4: Site Development Standards, Division 4 -6: Improvement
Standards, Section 4 -620 Roadway Standards for all roadway and driveway access approvals."
15.20.180 — Section 506.1 - Key boxes.
Section 506. 1, Key boxes, is amended to read as follows:
"506.1 Key Boxes — Where required. All commercial and residential structures with a
monitored fire alarm system that summons the fire department shall have a key box known as a
knox box installed in an approved location, where access to or within a structure or an area is
restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life- saving or
fire - fighting purposes. The knox box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL
1037, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
Commercial structures shall have a knox box that holds no less than 50 keys unless a different size
is authorized by the fire official."
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15.20.190 — Section 508.1 - General.
Section 508.1, General, is amended to read as follows:
"508.1 General. A Fire Command Center shall be required in buildings, structures, or facilities
that are more than 4 stories (including basements) in height or are greater than 50,000 square feet
(4645msq.) within surrounding exterior walls. (Delete "Where required by other sections of this
code and in all buildings classified as high -rise buildings by the International Building Code, a) The
fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and shall comply with
Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.6."
15.20.200 — Section 510.1— Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings.
Section 510.1, Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings, is amended to read as
follows:
"510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have
approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing
coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the
building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication
systems."
15.20.210 - Section 603.6.6. — Chimneys and heating appliances.
Section 603.6.6, Chimneys and heating appliances, is added to read as follows:
"603.6.6 Chimneys & Heating Appliances. Chimneys and fireboxes for solid, fuel burning
appliances shall be inspected annually by a qualified individual or company. They shall be
inspected for soundness, corrosion, proper support, and freedom from combustible deposits. A
certificate of inspection in a form acceptable to the fire code official shall be forwarded to the fire
department upon completion."
15.20.220 - Section 603.8.2 — Spark arrestor.
Section 603.8.2, Spark arrestor, is amended by the addition of:
"Chimneys used with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid fuel is used shall be
maintained with an effective means of arresting spark."
15.20.230 - Section 603.9 — Gas and utility meter.
Section 603.9, Gas and utility meter, is amended to read as follows:
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"603.9 Gas & Utility meters. Above - ground gas & utility meters, regulators and piping subject
to damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section 312 or otherwise protected in an
approved manner. Gas & utility meters and piping shall be protected from snow & ice shedding
from a roof area. Snow & ice build -up around gas & utility meters shall be kept clear at all times."
15.20.240 - Section 607.9 — Communication.
Section 607.9, Communication, is amended by the addition of:
"607.9 Communication. All elevators shall be equipped with two way communication
equipment and the equipment shall be operable at all times."
15.20.250 - Section 901.4.2 — Non - required fire protection systems.
Section 901.4.2, Non - required fire protection systems, is amended to read as follows:
"901.4.2 Non - required fire protection systems. A fire protection system or portion thereof
not required by this code or the International Building Code shall be installed throughout a building
for complete protection provided such installed system meets the applicable requirements of this
code and the International Building Code."
15.20.260 Section 901.4.3 — Fire areas.
Section 901.4.3, Fire areas, is amended to read as follows:
"901.4.3 Fire areas. Where buildings, or portions thereof, constructed under the International
Building Code or previous building codes are divided into fire areas so as not to exceed the limits
established for requiring a fire protection system in accordance with this chapter, such fire areas
shall be separated by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International
Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the
International Building Code, or both, having a fire - resistance rating of not less than that determined
in accordance with Section 707.3. 10 of the International Building Code."
15.20.270 - Section 901.9 — Termination of monitoring service.
Section 901.9, Termination of monitoring service, is amended to read as follows:
"901.9 Termination of monitoring service. For fire protection systems required to be
monitored by this code, notice shall be made to the fire code official whenever alarm monitoring
services are terminated. Notice shall be made in writing, to the fire code official by the monitoring
service provider being terminated."
15.20.280 - Section 901.11— Responding to nuisance alarms.
Section 901.11, Responding to nuisance alarms, is amended to read as follows:
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"901.11 Responding to Nuisance Alarms. Nuisance alarms are defined as "an alarm caused
by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation or lack of proper maintenance, or an alarm
activated by a cause that cannot be determined."
15.20.290 Section 903.2.1— Group A.
Section 903.2.1, Group A, is amended to read as follows:
"903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used
as Group A occupancies as provided in this section."
15.20.300 - Section 903.2.2 — Ambulatory care facilities.
Section 903.2.2, Ambulatory care facilities, is amended to read as follows:
"903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout the entire floor containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the following
conditions exist at any time:
1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self - preservation, whether rendered incapable
by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable; or,
2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self - preservation are located at other than
the level of exit discharge serving such a facility.
In existing buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level of exit
discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor where such
care is provided as well as all floors below, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and
the nearest level of exit discharge, including the level of exit discharge."
15.20.300 - Section 903.2.3 — Group E.
Section 903.2.3, Group E, is amended to read as follows:
"903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies
as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet (1115 m2) in area.
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings above and below the level of exit
discharge serving that portion of the building."
15.20.310 - Section 903.4 — Sprinkler system supervision and alarms.
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Section 903.4, Sprinkler system supervision and alarms, is amended to read as follows:
"903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves controlling the water supply for
automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures
and waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire
alarm control unit.
Exceptions: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two family dwellings."
15.20.320 Section 905.1 — Standpipe Systems, General
Section 905.1, General, is amended by adding a third sentence to read as follows:
"The outside fire department connections shall be approved by the Fire Chief."
15.20.330 - Section 905.3.1 — Height.
Section 905.3.1, Height, is amended to read as follows:
"905.3.1 Height. Class I standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the
floor level of the highest story is located more than 20 feet (6035 mm) above the lowest level of the
fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 20
feet (6035 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access."
15.20.340 - Section 905.3.1.1— Building Area.
Section 905.3.1.1, Building area, is amended by the addition of:
"905.3.1.1 Building Area. In buildings exceeding 30,000 sq. ft. (929 sq. m.) within surrounding
exterior walls, an approved Class I standpipe system shall be provided where any portion of the
building's interior is more than 150 feet (46 m) of travel, vertically and /or horizontally, from the
nearest point of fire department vehicle access."
15.20.350 - Section 907.2 — Where required — new buildings and structures.
Section 907.2, Where required — new buildings and structures, is amended to read as follows:
"907.2 Where required -new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system
installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new
buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide
occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by
another section of this code. One manual fire alarm box shall be provided at all designated exits in
an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire
detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire
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alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed at all designated marked
exits.
Exception: The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to
elevator recall control and supervisory service."
15.20.360 - Section 907.6.6 — Monitoring.
Section 907.6.6, Monitoring, is amended to read as follows:
"907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire protection systems required by this chapter or by the International
Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for:
1. Single- and multiple- station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.
2. Smoke detectors in Group 1 -3 occupancies."
15.20.370 - Section 1101.2 — Intent.
Section 1101.2, Intent, is amended to read as follows:
"1101.2 Intent. The intent of this chapter is to provide a minimum degree of fire and life safety
to persons occupying existing buildings by providing minimum construction requirements where
such existing buildings do not comply with the minimum requirements of the International Building
Code. The 2015 International Existing Building Code can be used as a reference guide for existing
buildings to provide direction when the provisions of this chapter are unclear."
15.20.370 - Section 3103.2 — Approval required.
Section 3103.2, Intent, is amended to read as follows:
"3103.2 Approval required. Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400
square feet (37 m2) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first
obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Tents open on all sides that comply with all of the following:
2.1. Individual tents shall have a maximum size 400 square feet.
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2.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of
not less than 12 feet (3658mm) shall not exceed 400 square feet."
15.20.500 — Violation.
The following clause concerning violations is set forth in full and adopted with reference to the
2015 International Fire Code named in the title of this Chapter:
"It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, move, demolish,
repair, use and occupy any building or structure and building service equipment, or maintain any
building or structure in the Town of Avon or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in
violation of any of the provisions of any of the codes or standards named in the title of this
Chapter."
15.20.510 - Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the provisions of the 2015
International Fire Code named in the title of this Chapter, as adopted and modified herein, shall be
deemed to have committed a civil infraction for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any infraction of any of the provisions of any of the codes and standards named in the title of this
Chapter is committed, continued or permitted and shall be subject to the penalties contained in
Chapter 1.09 of this Code.
15.20.520 — Repeal.
The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the code of the Town as provided
in this Chapter shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that
occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or
proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted.
The repeal of any provision shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or
superseded unless expressly stated in this Chapter
15.20.530 - Validity.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the 2015 International Fire Code
named in the title of this Chapter, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining provisions of this Chapter.
The Town declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this Chapter, each section,
subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section 9. Chanters 15.24, 15.26 and 15.27 Repealed. Chapter 15.24 Solid -Fuel Burning
Devices, Chapter 15.26 International Property Maintenance Code, and Chapter 15.27
International Energy Conservation Code of the Avon Municipal Code are hereby each repealed
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in their entirety. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the 2009
International Property Maintenance Code or 2009 International Energy Conservation Code of
the Town as provided in this Chapter shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty
imposed, violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced,
or any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or
repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision shall not revive any provision of any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated in this Chapter.
Section 10. Chanters 15.24, 15.25, 15.26 and 15.27 Adopted. Chapter 15.24 International
Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 15.25 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code,
Chapter 15.26 International Energy Conservation Code and Chapter 15.27 Exterior Energy
Offset Program of the Avon Municipal Code is hereby enacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.24 - International Property Maintenance Code
15.24.010 - Adoption.
The Town adopts the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code and all appendix
chapters. The 2015 International Property Maintenance Code is published by the International
Code Council (ICC) 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478. Copies of the
20151nternational Property Maintenance Code are on file in the office of Community Development,
and are available for inspection during regular business hours.
15.24.020 - Additions or Modifications.
The 2015 International Property Maintenance Code is amended and changed as described in
Sections 15.24.030 of this Chapter.
15.24.030 - Section 205 — Board of Appeal.
Section 205 is amended to read as follows:
"205 Appeals to Town Council. A person shall have a right to appeal a decision of the Building
Official to the Town Council acting in accordance with Chapter 15.06 of the Avon Municipal Code."
15.24.300 — Violation.
The following clause concerning violations is set forth in full and adopted with reference to the
2015 International Property Maintenance Code named in the title of this Chapter:
"It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, move, demolish,
repair, use and occupy any building or structure in the Town or cause or permit the same to be
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done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the code or standards named in the
title of this chapter."
15.24.310 — Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the provisions of the 2015
International Property Maintenance Code named in the title of this Chapter, as adopted and
modified herein, shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction for each and every day or
portion thereof during which any infraction of any of the provisions of any of the codes and
standards named in the title of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted and shall be
subject to the penalties contained in Chapter 1.09 of this Code.
15.24.320 — Repeal.
The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the 2015 International Property
Maintenance Code as provided in this Chapter shall not affect any right which has accrued, any
duty imposed, violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution
commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision shall not revive any provision or
any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated in this Chapter.
15.24.330 — Validity.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the 2015 International Property
Maintenance Code named in the title of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining
provisions of this Chapter. The Town declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in
this Chapter, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that
any one (1) or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared invalid.
CHAPTER 15.25 - International Wildland -Urban Interface Code
15.25.010 — Adoption.
The Town adopts the 2015 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code without and excluding
all the appendix chapters. The 2015 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code is published by
the International Code Council (ICC) 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478.
Copies of the 2015 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code are on file in the office of
Community Development, and are available for inspection during regular business hours.
15.25.300 — Violation.
The following clause concerning violations is set forth in full and adopted with reference to the
the 2015 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code named in the title of this Chapter:
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"It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, move,
demolish, repair, use and occupy any building or structure in the Town or cause or permit
the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the code or
standards named in the title of this chapter."
15.25.310 — Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the provisions of the 2015
International Wildland -Urban Interface Code named in the title of this Chapter, as adopted and
modified herein, shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction for each and every day or
portion thereof during which any infraction of any of the provisions of any of the codes and
standards named in the title of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted and shall be
subject to the penalties contained in Chapter 1.09 of this Code.
15.25.330 — Validity.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the named in the title of this Chapter
is for any reason held the 2015 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining
provisions of this Chapter. The Town declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in
this Chapter, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that
any one (1) or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared invalid.
CHAPTER 15.26 - International Energy Conservation Code
15.26.010 — Adoption.
The Town adopts the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and all appendix chapters
thereto. The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code was published by the International Code
Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Sixth Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001. A copy of the 2015
International Energy Conservation Code is on file in the Town Clerk's office, and is available for
inspection during regular office hours.
15.26.020 - Additions or Modifications.
The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code is amended and changed as described in
Sections 15.26.030 through 15.26.040 of this Chapter.
15.26.030 - Section 101.3 — Intent.
Section 101.3 — Intent. is hereby amended with the addition of the following language:
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"The latest editions of Rescheck and Comcheck Software, as developed by the United States
Department of Energy, may be used to demonstrate compliance with the 2015 International Energy
Conservation Code."
15.26.040 - Section C403 Building Mechanical Systems.
Section C403 is amended to add the following language:
"C403.2.1.1 Snow Melt Boilers
All gas fired boilers, used for snow melt shall have a minimum efficiency of ninety -two
percent (92 %) AFUE."
15.26.300 - Violation .
The following clause concerning violations is set forth in full and adopted with reference to the
2015 International Energy Conservation Code named in the title of this Chapter:
"It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, move, demolish,
repair, use and occupy any building or structure in the Town or cause or permit the same to be
done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the code or standards named in the
title of this chapter."
15.26.310 — Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the provisions of the 2015
International Energy Conservation Code named in the title of this Chapter, as adopted and
modified herein, shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction for each and every day or
portion thereof during which any infraction of any of the provisions of any of the codes and
standards named in the title of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted and shall be
subject to the penalties contained in Chapter 1.09 of this Code.
15.26.320 — Repeal.
The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the 2015 International Energy
Conservation Code as provided in this Chapter shall not affect any right which has accrued, any
duty imposed, violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution
commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision shall not revive any provision or
any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated in this Chapter.
15.26.330 — Validity.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the 2015 International Energy
Conservation Code named in the title of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or
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unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining
provisions of this Chapter. The Town declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in
this Chapter, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that
any one (1) or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared invalid.
CHAPTER 15.27 - Exterior Energy Offset Program
15.27.010 Intent and Purpose.
The purpose of the Exterior Energy Offset Program ( "EEOP ") Chapter is to encourage
sustainable, energy efficient, exterior heating solutions that conserve energy and natural
resources.
15.27.020 Applicability.
The standards in this Chapter apply to all new residential R3 (single family, duplex, townhouse)
and all new non - residential, mixed use, and /or multi - family exterior energy uses including but not
limited to snowmelt, spas, and pools. The completed EEOP form must be submitted along with the
subject building permit application. Mobile Home units that are approved by Colorado Department
of Housing are exempt.
15.27.030 Fees and EEOP Fund Created.
(a) EEOP considers exterior energy uses over a nominal amount as identified below. Fees are
based on average British Thermal Units (BTUs) required for such amenities over a 20 -year period
in our climate. Fees are exempted if renewable energy system(s) are installed on -site prior to
completion of the amenity which generate the equivalent of 50% of the energy needed for the
exterior energy use. Any partial renewable offsets and /or energy efficiency rebates earned may be
credited accordingly. System design, calculations, and field inspection are required and must be
verified by the Building Official.
(b) The following EEOP fees shall apply at the time of Building Permit:
(1) Snowmelt over 200 square feet: $16 per square foot
(2) Spa /hot tub over 64 square feet: $176 per square foot
(3) Exterior pool: $136 per square foot
For example, if 500 square feet of snowmelt was proposed on a residential property, where
200 is exempt, 300 x $16 per square foot = $4,800.
(c) EEOP Fund Created
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(1) Fees collected at Building Permit are placed in the Town of Avon EEOP fund to create
financial assistance, rebates, and incentives to promote energy efficient projects elsewhere
within the Town of Avon.
(2) The EEOP Fund will be utilized as follows:
The Town of Avon EEOP Fund will be managed by the Town Manager, or their
designee and such designee may be determined by Resolution of the Town Council of
Avon. Expenditures of EEOP funds shall be used for the following purposes:
(a) To provide educational materials and outreach for Town of Avon
residents, businesses, employees and building owners including but
not necessarily limited to printed guides, efficient building educational
events, a webpage with available resources, links, and information.
(b) Planning, design and implementation of renewable energy generation
projects.
(c) Providing a community grant and /or rebate program for energy
efficiency enhancements or renewable energy generation projects.
(d) Funding other resources and administrative costs associated with
green building and environmental sustainability oriented efforts.
(e) Special consideration is given to projects that positively affect
occupants of local affordable housing or low income residents in Town
of Avon.
15.27.40 Severability Provision.
Should any provision of the EEOP be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction in any final
judgment to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable for any reason, such offending provision shall be
deemed deleted and the remaining provisions of such Code shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 11. Codification Amendments. The codifier of the Town's Municipal Code,
Colorado Code Publishing, is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes
as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this Ordinance within the Avon Municipal
Code. The Town Clerk is authorized to correct, or approve the correction by the codifier, of any
typographical error in the enacted regulations, provided that such correction shall not
substantively change any provision of the regulations adopted in this Ordinance. Such
corrections may include spelling, reference, citation, enumeration, and grammatical errors.
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Section 12. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without
the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared
to be severable. The Town Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and
each provision thereof, even though any one of the provisions might be declared unconstitutional
or invalid. As used in this Section, the term "provision" means and includes any part, division,
subdivision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase; the term "application" means and
includes an application of an ordinance or any part thereof, whether considered or construed
alone or together with another ordinance or ordinances, or part thereof, of the Town.
Section 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after public
notice following final passage in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Avon Home Rule Charter.
Section 14. Safety Clause. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the Town of Avon, that it is
promulgated for the health, safety and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary
for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and
welfare. The Town Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the
proper legislative object sought to be obtained.
Section 15. Publication. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in accordance
with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC
HEARING on October 27, 2015 and setting such public hearing for December 8, 2015 at the
Council Chambers of the Avon Municipal Building, located at One Lake Street, Avon, Colorado.
BY: ATTEST:
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jenrrAeFancher, Mayor Debbie Hoppe, To Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING on December 8, 2015.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Eric J. Her , own Attorney
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ATTEST:
Debbie Hoppe, Town berk