1972-10-02 - Resolution 1972-30 - Enforcement of the 1970 BOCA Building Code demanding permits for all construction work in BG RESOLUTION NUMBER 72-30
WHEREAS, The Village of Buffalo Grove had adopted and is
enforcing the 1970 BOCA Building Code, and
WHEREAS, Section 100.1 of the 1970 BOCA Code as adopted
by the Village of Buffalo Grove prohibits any per-
son, firm or corporation from erecting, constructing,
enlarging, altering, repairing, improving, moving or
demolishing any building or structure without first
obtaining a separate building permit for each build-
ing or structure from the Director of Community De-
velopment and Planning.
WHEREAS, The Director of Community Development and Planning
must examine all plans and specifications for the
proposed construction when application is made to
him for a building permit, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Board of Trustees
of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Counties of Cook and Lake,
Illinois as follows :
1. That the Director of Community Development and Planning for
the Village of Buffalo Grove when reviewing applications for
building permits, including the plans and specifications for
the proposed construction, will review all building permit
applications to determine if the proposed construction is
consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
2. That the Director of Community Development and Planning
shall review all building permit applications to determine
if the site of the proposed construction is reasonably safe
from flooding and to make recommendations for construction
in all locations which have flood hazards.
3. That the Director of Community Development and Planning in
reviewing all applications for construction in flood hazard
locations within the Village of Buffalo Grove shall require
that any such proposed construction must :
a. Be designed and anchored to prevent the flotation,
collapse or lateral movement of the structure or portions
of the structure due to flooding.
b. Use of construction materials and utility equipment that
are resistant to flood damage.
c. Use of construction methods and practices that will
minimize flood damage.
d. Provide adequate drainage in order to reduce exposure to
flood hazards.
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e. Locate public utilities and facilities on the site in
such a manner as to be elevated and constructed to
minimize or eliminate flood damage, such utilities and
facilities including sewer, gas, electrical and water
systems.
4. It is further resolved that the Director of Community Develop-
ment and Planning in reviewing all subdivision applications
shall make findings of fact and determine if:
a. All such proposed developments are consistent with the
need to minimize flood damage and are in accordance
with Village Ordinance relating to storm water detention
and the use of flood plain land.
b. Adequate storm water control drainage is provided so as
to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
c. Adequate storm water control drainage is provided so as
not to increase the exposure to flood hazards of
adjacent lands.
d. All public utilities and facilities are located, elevated
and constructed so as to minimize or eliminate flood
damage, these utilities and facilities to include sewer,
gas, electrical and water systems.
Nothing contained in this resolution shall obviate or modify the
requirements of any ordinance now part of the Village ordinances
or which shall become a part of the Village ordinances at any
time in the future.
Dated this c:z- day of , 1972.
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