HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_552_03/09/2000ORDINANCE NO. 5 ~ 2
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, AT ARTICLE III,
AT SECTIONS 6-41 AND 6-42, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND
THE 1999 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM COUNTYWIDE
AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE;
PROVH)ING FOR PREVAILING STANDARDS IN THE EVENT
OF CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, Florida has adopted uniform building codes
together with certain amendments to the codes which are intended to address specific local
conditions within Palm Beach County, Florida; and,
WHEREAS, new model codes have now been published in the several categories
relating to building and construction, and the same have been updated and revised, including '
administrative changes, as recommended by the Palm Beach County Building Code Advisory '.
~ Board; and,
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' WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta has determined that the 1999
• ~ edition of the National Electric Code and the Uniform Countywide Amendments thereto, are
~, consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Development Plan of the Village of Tequesta,
' Florida as required by Section 163.3194(2), Florida Statutes; and,
~ WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida deems it necessary
and advisable to amend its building and construction codes by adopting the 1999 National
Electric Code and Countywide Amendments as set forth herein,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 6-41 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby
amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the National Electric Code, 1999 Edition
~i as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Electric Code of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 2. Section 6-42 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby
amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum Countywide
Amendment to the National Electric Code, 1999 Edition as fully as set forth at length herein.
Section 3. Prevailing standards in the Event of Conflict. It is the intent of this Ordinance
to maintain the highest standards for Building and Construction in the Village of Tequesta.
Therefore, in the event of a conflict between the standards and requirements of the several codes
. 'hereby adopted, the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
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Section 4. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict with this or any other part of this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this
Ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 6. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official
Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage
and approval, as provided by law.
Wa 1 ke r ,who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
'', Council Member C a~ r e t t a ,and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED BY Council Member
FOR ADOPTION
Dalack
Hansen
Schauer
Walker
AGAINST ADOPTION
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this 9th day of
March A.D., 2000.
ATTEST:
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Joann Mangamello
Village Clerk
Mayor of Tequesta
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Carl Hansen