City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · December 11, 2017
Minutes
December 11, 2017
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Meeting (Council Work Session), Monday, December 11,
2017, in the Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 3:00
p.m.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Councilmember Thomas Hally
Councilmember David M. Smith
Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Councilmember Barbara Ehardt (by telephone)
Councilmember Ed Marohn
Councilmember John B. Radford
Also present:
Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director
Reggie Fuller, Building Official
Dave Hanneman, Fire Chief
David Pennock, Zoo Superintendent
Richard Creason, Myers-Anderson Architects
Sunny Katseanes, Idaho Falls Zoo Education Curator
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Kerry Hammon, Public Information Officer
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk
Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. with the following:
Acceptance and/or Receipt of Minutes:
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to receive the minutes from the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Smith, Hally, Radford, Dingman,
Ehardt, Marohn. Nay – none. Motion carried.
Calendar, Announcements and Reports:
Mayor Casper stated the City of Idaho Falls has been recognized as the Blue Thunder Airshow of the year. She also
stated NASA has invited the Museum of Idaho to prepare documentation regarding the recent Eclipse activities to be
used for other communities.
December 12, public meeting on speed limit changes as discussed at the November 20 Work session
December 13, Idaho Falls Auditorium District meeting, Civic Center for the Performing Arts Committee meeting,
and, Rotary with Police Chief Bryce Johnson as the guest speaker
December 14, Chamber of Commerce legislative priorities breakfast (including a presentation of white papers from
the Advocacy Committee), City Club, and, City Council Meeting
December 18, Orientation Meeting for the three (3) newly elected Councilmembers
December 19-20, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) meetings
December 21, Holiday Open House hosted by the Mayor and Councilmembers for all City employees, and, Special
City Council Meeting (last meeting of the year)
December 25 and January 1, City offices closed in recognition of the holidays
There will be no Council Work Session on January 8
January 8-10, Idaho Consumer Owned Utilities Association (ICUA) meetings
January 10, dinner for outgoing Councilmembers, no official City business will be discussed
January 11, City Council Meeting, including the annual service pin awards
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Councilmember Hally stated December 14 is the Hopkins Roden Law Office holiday party, and, December 21 will
be an Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (IFRdA) meeting.
Councilmember Marohn stated Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch directors have written letters for tax credits
for The Bonneville. He also stated Jeff Parsons, Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) Training Chief, retirement party
was held on December 11. The monthly IFFD newsletter has been released.
Councilmember Smith stated Mayor Casper will be speaking at Exchange Club on December 12. He also stated a
check presentation will be occurring at Fire Station #1.
Councilmember Radford stated the Ice Arena has installed an outdoor skating path. He also stated the Idaho Falls
Airport recently held public hearings for Airstrip 17/35.
Councilmember Dingman recognized Holly Cook as the new Public Information Officer for the Idaho Falls Police
Department.
Councilmember Ehardt had no items to report.
New Building Code Presentation:
Mr. Fuller stated the Building Code is a three-year cycle with any new amendments and changes occurring within
that three-year timeframe. Adoption of the 2018 code will occur in 2020, as the code adoption is somewhat lagging.
He indicated part of the delay is due to the Building Contractor Association expressing concerns with portions of the
provisions. Mr. Fuller stated the State legislation has allowed jurisdictions to adopt of a more-restrictive code than
the State. He prefers to stay consistent with all 2015 state codes as he has not experienced any problems. Mr. Fuller
noted the State adopted the 2015 Building Code in July 2017. Chief Hanneman stated the Fire Codes will coordinate
with the Building Codes as the codes are meant to work together. He also stated sprinkler systems have been an
ongoing issue among the States. Brief discussion followed regarding sprinkler systems for residential and commercial
businesses. This item is scheduled for a public hearing on December 21, with proposed approval to be effective
January 2018. Brief discussion followed restrictions of zoning. Director Cramer stated the zoning department will
maintain any restrictions on height and size requirements. Mayor Casper questioned the redundancy. Mr. Fuller stated
proposed amendments include State amendments, amendments specific to the City locale, and the International
Residential Code (IRC) amendments. Director Cramer stated the City Code adopts a certain addition of the Building
Code. Mr. Fife concurred. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Fuller believes Idaho Falls has led the way for more energy
efficient codes. Chief Hanneman expressed his concern for building construction with fire inspections to follow. He
believes there is not good harmony with Bonneville County during annexation as the City inherits their buildings
which may not have been maintained. He also believes the County is not enforcing adoption of the codes and the City
cannot make those buildings become retroactive. He indicated the IFFD is attempting to become more involved with
the Fire District and the County buildings as the IFFD responds to those buildings. Brief discussion followed
regarding fire inspections.
Area of Impact (AOI) Update:
Director Cramer is hopeful to discuss the drafted AOI agreement and map before year end in order to proceed forward
with the adoption process. He expressed his concern for two (2) key items with the County, which will be discussed
at said meeting. He believes these two (2) specific items may need to be re-addressed with the new Councilmembers.
Brief discussion followed regarding a meeting occurring between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Zoo Education Center Design Committee Presentation:
Mayor Casper stated several considerations have been factored for the location of the Maeck Education Center
(MEC), including the recently acquired 4-H Fairgrounds property.
Mr. Pennock reviewed the committee as: Greg Weitzel, Parks and Recreation Director; David Pennock; Sunny
Katseanes; Terri Fricke, Maeck Family Foundation; Tyler Gravatt, Tautphaus Park Zoological Society; and, Gregg
Losinski, Tautphaus Park Zoological Society.
Mr. Pennock presented the following with general discussion throughout:
Guiding Principles-
Separate entrance/exit available to the public – do not have to enter the zoo to access the Education Center
Another entrance/exit director into the zoo – program participants have direct access to zoo grounds
Close to zoo entrance/gift shop
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Not part of the same physical structure of the zoo entrance/gift shop
High visibility
Space available for other zoo facilities
Does not interfere with 2018 Bonneville County Fair
Mr. Pennock reviewed several maps, stating expansion was original to the elk pasture. He also reviewed previously
discussed entrances for the zoo expansion. He indicated the preferred location of the MEC would have been located
next to the administration offices. This preferred location was prior to the purchase of the 4-H property. Mr. Pennock
expressed his appreciation to the Councilmembers for the purchase of the 4-H property as he believes discussion to
acquire the 4-H property has been ongoing for several decades. He reviewed updated potential entrances for the zoo
expansion as he believes the zoo will need to expand in future years.
Mr. Pennock reviewed four (4) possible locations for the MEC:
Option C –
Opportunities: adds new parking in space near the Hamilton Building; provides vehicular access to the
Hamilton Building; more space around the Education Center
Considerations: takes up a lot of current zoo space; takes up about a third of potential zoo expansion space;
is not as visibly publically
Option D (preferred) –
Opportunities: publically visible; part of entrance branding with a new entrance to zoo; does not take up
space from current zoo; does not take up space from zoo expansion
Considerations: conflict with current gift shop; conflict with construction and current gift shop; does not add
any new parking; some feel that it is crammed into a tight space
Mr. Pennock stated the MEC would be similar size to the gift shop. The MEC would hold approximately 200 people
with movable walls for possible three (3) classrooms. Mr. Fife stated once approved, all plans will require proper
departmental approvals. He also stated Rogers Street will need to be formally vacated and a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) will also be required.
Looking forward:
January, 2018 – construction documents reviewed
February, 2018 – committee makes final decision
March, 2018 – bidding opens
April, 2018 – award contract and construction begins
May-October, 2018 – construction underway
October 31, 2018 – construction complete
Mr. Pennock stated the schedule is aggressive due to the agreement with the Maeck Foundation. Following brief
discussion regarding the bid/construction process, there was consensus of the Council to proceed with Option D.
Councilmember Marohn suggested the Council be informed of future plans of the 4-H property.
As this being the last Work Session with the current Councilmembers, Mayor Casper expressed her appreciation to
the Council. She believes this group has worked well together.
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, that
the meeting adjourn at 4:25 p.m., which motion passed following a unanimous vote.
s/ Kathy Hampton s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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Agenda
Honorable Mayor and Council
Brad Cramer, Director
December 6, 2017
December 5, 2017, Planning Commission Action
Planning Commission took the following action during the December 5, 2017 meeting.
1. PLAT17-026 FINAL PLAT-SILVERLEAF ESTATES DIV 2. Generally south of W 17th N,
west of N 26th W, north of W Broadway and east of N 35th W. On 12/5/2017, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval of the Silverleaf Estates
Div. 2 Final Plat.
2. PLAT17-027 FINAL PLAT-TAYLOR CROSSING DIV 12 FIRST AMENDED: Generally
south of W Broadway, west of the Snake River, north of Pancheri Dr., and east of S Utah Ave. On
12/5/2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to the Mayor and City
Council of the Taylor Crossing Div. 12 First Amended Final Plat.
3. ANNX17-008 ANNEXATION / INITIAL ZONING OF R-2A. MIDWEST TOWNHOMES
M&B: Approximately 6.845 Acres NE1/4 Section 23, T 2N, R 37E: Generally south of W
Broadway, west of S Skyline Dr., north or Pancheri Dr., and east of S Bellin Rd. On 12/5/2017, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval of the
Annexation / Initial Zoning of R2-A for Midwest Townhomes.
4 CUP17-011 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-CARRIAGEGATE DIV 6 SINGLE FAMILY
ATTACHED Lots 1-12, Block 12, Carriagegate Division 6: Generally south of W Sunnyside Rd.,
west of S 5th W, north of W 49th S extended, and east of S Yellowstone Hwy. On 12/5/2017 the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to the Mayor and City Council for the
Conditional Use Permit Carriagegate Div 6 Single family attached housing. Lots 1- 12, Block 12,
Carriagegate Division 6, with a reduction in front setback from 30' to 20'.
5. RZON17-014 REZONE R-3A TO C-1 Portion Lot 1, Block 1, Hoopes Addition, Lot 4-A, Block
1 Hoopes Addition Division 2 & Portion Lot 1, Block 1 17th Street Medical Plaza Addition
Division 1.Generally south of E 12th St., west of Ashment Ave., north of E17th St., and east of
Hoopes Ave. On 12/5/2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to the
Mayor and City Council of the rezone for R-3A to C-1.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To receive recommendation(s) from the Planning and
Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA).
BGC/nf cc: File PC Action 12/5/2017
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
ACTIVITY CENTER
12:00 NOON
Present:
Greg A. Weitzel, Brent Martin, Ronnie Campbell, PJ Holm, Linda Beard, John Graham, Bill Combo, Jeff Forbes, Tom Hersh,
Matt Hill, Kyler Hope, Kerry Martin, Dave Radford
Absent:
Mike Davis, Jim Hammon, John LoBuono, Kris Millgate
Guest Attendees:
Lisa Jones, Robert Nitchke, Brandon Lee of BYSA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August Minutes – Dave Radford motioned to approve as written. Kerry Martin seconded. All in favor.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Bill Combo – Will be sending out an email on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission to invite all General Election
Candidates to attend meetings in October and November to speak to their ideas on Parks and Recreation. Please suspend
all reports to allow time for potential discussions in this regard.
BRANDON LEE
June Soccer Tournament. Fields never looked better. Thanked the City of Idaho Falls.
Growing Organization would use more fields if the City had them to offer.
Would also like the City to build an indoor arena for winter use in the future if possible.
Cost of maintaining artificial turf brought up. Discussion ensued.
Bonneville Youth Soccer Association willing to help fundraise for new builds.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Greg Weitzel
Congratulated Parks and Recreation staff for completing the busiest summer on record.
Announced the reorganization of City PIO services. Discussion ensued.
Construction documents are being developed for Heritage Park. City Council approved $500,000.00 to help with
power line relocation. Bidding out tentatively in February for spring groundbreaking.
Council approved two trail projects; Key Bank to Pancheri, Pinecrest Trail (Using $500,000.00 in grant funds)
UTV Trail at Noise Park will be opening end of September.
Signage and Wayfinding needs to be rebid.
One open position on the Shade Tree Advisory Board and one opening on the Parks and Recreation Commission
currently.
Discussion regarding the 4H property process.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Golf – John Graham
New billboard installed.
Revenues are up over last season. Family Day and short courses contributed to this success.
Four tournaments left in season and the courses are still in great shape.
Zoo – Linda Beard
Attendance at a historic high – 147,128
Lion cubs and gray gibbon being introduced back to parents.
Zoo Brew in September and Boo at the Zoo in October still to come.
Recreation – PJ Holm
Working on Recreation Programming Plan to comply with accreditation standards.
Holding Sports Symposium on November 8th All Commission members invited to attend.
Fall Winter Guide is out.
Roof had been replaced at the Rec Center over the racquetball courts.
Holding Spook House in October partnered with Live a Little Productions.
Ice Arena gearing up for opening.
Parks/Cemeteries – Brent Martin/Ronnie Campbell
New Art Bench installed on the east side of the river walk.
New Pond and ditch is now open at Ryder Park. This has increased visitors to the extent that parking is now
an issue.
Replaced two memorial benches.
Soccer fields were reseeded with a different variety of grass. Hoping this will keep the fields green longer.
Changes at South Tourist Park have made a big difference.
BONNEVILLE COUNTY – D. Radford
Congratulated City for successful War Bonnet Round Up.
Unfortunate death at Ririe Reservoir.
Continuing to work towards installing an additional boat ramp at Palisades.
Expressed interest in hosting a Senior Olympics event in Idaho Falls
GOLF REPORT – Tom Hersh
Pinecrest ProAm had one of the best turnouts in the State.
The zoo passes to Development Workshop are much appreciated.
SCHOOL DISTRICT #91 – Kerry Martin
September 23rd at 2pm is kickoff for the Emotion Bowl.
Swimming will be a sanction sport in the school district next year. This will impact the use agreement with the
City.
SCHOOL DISTRICT #93 – Mike Davis (absent)
No Report
SHADE TREE COMMITTEE – Matt Hill
Richard Potter new Shade Tree Committee Member.
Still need one member for open seat.
Committee has voted to move to 9 meetings per year in 2018.
Committee would like to have input on which trees are chosen for the Heritage Park development.
MEETING ADJURNED AT 1:24 P.M.
Recorded by
Lisa Jones
Parks and Recreation Division
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY OCTOBER 2, 2017
ACTIVITY CENTER
12:00 NOON
Present:
Greg A. Weitzel, Brent Martin, Ronnie Campbell, PJ Holm, David Pennock, Bill Combo, Jeff Forbes, Tom Hersh, Matt Hill,
Kris Millgate
Absent:
Mike Davis, Jim Hammon, Kyler Hope, Kerry Martin, John LoBuono, Dave Radford
Guest Attendees:
Lisa Jones, Shelly Smede, Jim Freeman, Jim Frances
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September Minutes – No Quorum – table until next meeting date.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Bill Combo – motioned to have Greg Weitzel arrange for all General Election Candidates to have a tour of Parks and
Recreation facilities and grounds. Kris Millgate seconded. No quorum for vote.
GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE
Jim Francis
Jim Freeman
Shelley Smede
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Golf – Tim Reinke (absent)
No report
Zoo – David Pennock
Finished fiscal year with 158,534 attendees – almost 25,000 more than last year
Recreation – PJ Holm
Brief of NRPA Conference
Piranhas swim team coach retiring
Parks/Cemeteries – Brent Martin/Ronnie Campbell
New Ryder Park pond is open and stocked but still having troubles with the pump
NRPA Conference – will be challenging staff to not act like municipal employees
MEETING ADJURNED AT 1:47 P.M.
Recorded by
Lisa Jones
Parks and Recreation Division
Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Meeting
November 1, 2017
Attendees:
Cameron Archer Nicholas Cebull Mario Estrada 2 Jorge Padron Jacobi Retallic
David Archer David Eaton Karen Finnigan Kendra Peck Rebecca Smith
Max Benjamin Kylie Eaton Teddy Matranga Nathan Peck Anna St.Michel
Misty Benjamin Katie Eaton David Matranga Dallin Peck Ness Villasenor
Melinda Cebull Mario Estrada 1 Gabe Padron Laurie Retallic Stephanie Van Ausdeln
Business Section of the Meeting
Minutes:
The November 1st meeting and the November 8th planning meeting minutes were provided to the group
by email for review. Mario 2 motioned to approve the meeting minutes and Mario 1 seconded his
motion. A motion to approve the planning meeting minutes was made by Teddy and seconded by Dave
Eaton.
Skype with Japanese Students:
A Skype session with the Japanese students is tentatively set for December 1st. More information about
the time will be provide after talking with the Japanese group.
Paramount Discount Card Fundraiser:
The students will sell Paramount discount cards at the movie theater on 11/22, 11/24, 12/21, and 12/22.
We may try to see if we can sell discount cards on 12/23 instead of 12/21. The cards have discounts
from over 70 local companies worth over $100. The cards sell for $20 and the group will receive $10
from each card sale. A sign-up sheet was passed around to the group. If you would like to help sell
tickets at the Paramount or to your friends, please contact Melinda.
Ice Skating Fundraiser:
David Archer updated the group on the general discussion from the planning meeting. The city will let
us use the ice rink to hold fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on 12/30. Students were asked to give ideas
for a name for the fundraiser. No decision was made on the fundraiser name. Dave Eaton worked on
filling out the forms required by the city to use the ice rink, and he provided copies of the forms to the
group to review. David Archer will get the forms to the city. The planning group defined six coordination
positions (see 11/8 minutes for details) and asked for volunteers. The people who volunteered and
discussion items are included below.
David Archer – Overall Coordination: David will be the liaison between the park and recreation
department and the group and coordinate the overall fundraiser.
Misty Benjamin – Marketing Coordinator: Misty will get a sample poster together and have
some members review the poster. She will work with David Archer to get the poster sent to the
city for printing. Laurie Retallic volunteered to help place posters around town.
Vanessa Villasenor – Music Mix: Vanessa will provide a mix of Japanese and popular music to
play during the skating time.
_______________ - Food Coordinator: We still need a volunteer to coordinate food sales. Jorge
said he has tables, chairs, large coffee urn, warming trays, and other items that may be helpful.
David Archer will check to see if we can use the hockey concessions stand.
Kendra Peck – Game Coordinator: Kendra will coordinate off ice games or activities for children.
There was a discussion about whether the games/activities should be Japanese related or more
like carnival games. Kendra can decide. Melinda volunteered to help Kendra with anything that
can be done in advance. Teddy volunteered her college age daughters to help with origami
folding.
Karen Finnigan - Costume Contest: Karen will decide on categories for the costume contest and
coordinate prizes for the different categories. She will find people to judge and announce the
contest possibly her son Barry and granddaughter Elly.
Whitney St. Michel – Volunteer Coordinator: Whitney will check with the other coordinators to
see where volunteers are needed and make sure there are volunteers for all of the areas.
The group decided to have different ice times from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. where the
early time would be advertised to families and the later time to teens and young adults. The cost for
either time would be $5 per person or $20 for a family. The cost for both sessions would be $8. We will
note on the poster that skate rental is not included in the price. The poster will mention that food and
activities will be available. Jorge offered to have his company donate an iPad for a raffle item. We need
to decide on a price for raffle tickets and include raffle information on the poster.
The group does not usually meet in December. The group decided we will need to meet to be able to
coordinate this fundraiser. We will meet on 12/6 at the library.
Student Section of the Meeting
Signed Christmas cards for the Japanese students
Finished Christmas posters to be used to explain our traditions to the Japanese students during
the Skype session.
Motion to adjourn was made by Karen and seconded by Teddy.
Good Cause to adopt the 2015 International Residential Code
Pursuant to Idaho State Statute Title 39 Chapter 41 section 39-4116(4)(b), the City of Idaho Falls finds good cause to adopt
the 2015 International Building Code (IRC) amending the state statute to remain in the 2012 edition of the IRC.
The attempts to adopt the 2015 International Residential Code by the Idaho Building Code board has been unsuccessful.
With no compromise, primarily due to the residential provisions of the energy code, which replicates the energy provisions
within the IRC, no further effort was made to adopt the 2015 edition of the IRC at the state level. Rather, the focus has
been to start looking at the 2018 edition of the IRC with the hopes of adopting in within 2 to 3 years. The City of Idaho
Falls currently adopts the 2012 edition of the IRC, therefore, adopting the 2015 edition would maintain the typical code
cycle by the International Code Council of updating the code every 3 years.
Benefits of Adopting the Updated Code:
1. Cost savings:
a. Fire blocking allowed in lieu of fire rated soffits at exterior walls close to property lines.
b. Less restrictive size for lag screws for deck ledgers.
c. Less restrictive braced wall panel ratios in Seismic Design Category C.
d. Reduction of load capacity for portal frame hold-down straps, contributing length increased to 50%.
2. Options & Flexibility:
a. Accessory buildings no longer limited to 2 stories or 3,000 s.f. in area.
b. Habitable room size reduced to 70 sq. ft.
c. Reduction in the ceiling heights for bathrooms and laundry rooms.
d. Mezzanines allowed without being counted as a story or 2nd. Floor.
e. Fastening schedule now allows multiple nail size options for roof, wall and floor.
3. New products and Technology:
a. Standard for locating smoke alarms near cooking appliances and bathrooms.
b. Provisions for alternating tread device and ship ladders added to the code.
c. New siding materials, insulated vinyl siding and polypropylene siding in the code.
d. Provisions for photovoltaic roof shingles & rooftop mounted photovoltaic systems.
4. Consistency with companion codes:
a. 2015 IRC directly correlates with the language and code sections of the other adopted I-codes for compatibility
and consistency.
5. Insurance Rating:
a. Maintains up to date codes for insurance underwriting and rating purposes in accordance with the Building
Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Survey for the Idaho Surveying & Rating Bureau.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the adoption of the 2015 International Residential Code with
those amendments as outlined in the purposed ordinance. For the reasons and benefits as noted above, it
both reasonable and prudent for the City of Idaho Falls to adopt the latest update to the International Building
Code. This will ensure that the City of Idaho Falls has adopted the most current and comprehensive codes for
its citizens.
City of Idaho Falls
Adoption of 2015 I-Codes
With
AMENDMENTS
1. Adoption of the 2015 International Residential Code Subject to the City of Idaho Falls
amendments shall be as follows:
a. Delete exception No. 1 contained under IRC section R101.2 - Scope.
b. Delete exception No. 2 contained under IRC section R101.2 - Scope, and replace with the following:
Owner-occupied lodging houses with five (5) or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be
constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings.
c. Delete item No. 7 contained under the “Building” subsection of IRC section R105.2 - Work exempt
from permit, and replace with the following: Prefabricated swimming pools that are not greater than
four (4) feet (one thousand, two hundred nineteen (1219) mm) deep.
d. Add the following item No. 11 at the end of the “Building” subsection of IRC section R105.2 - Work
exempt from permit: Flag poles.
e. Delete IRC section R109.1.3 and replace with the following: Floodplain inspections. For construction
in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1), upon placement of the lowest floor,
including basement, the building official is authorized to require submission of documentation of the
elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, required in section R322.
f. Table R301.2(1) of the International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, shall be amended to read as
follows:
TABLE R301.2 (1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
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g. IRC Table R302.1 (1) Exterior Walls -- delete the figures contained in the last column of the table under
the heading Minimum Fire Separation Distance for the “Walls” and “Projections” elements, and
replace with the following:
h. Delete the items 1 & 2 contained under IRC section R302.2 -- Townhouses, and replace with the
following: Exception: A common two hour or two (2) one-hour fire resistance rated wall assembly
tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 is permitted for townhouses if such walls do not
contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. The wall
shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against the exterior
walls and the underside of the roof sheathing. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in
accordance with section R302.4.
i. Delete IRC section R303.4 and replace with the following: R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation. Dwelling
units shall be provided with whole-house mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section M1507.3
j. Delete the exception contained under IRC section R313.1 -- Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler
systems, and replace with the following: Exception: Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall
not be required in townhouses where a two-hour fire-resistance rated wall is installed between
dwelling units or when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an
automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed. (3-29-10)
k. Delete IRC section R313.2.
l. Add the following to IRC section R315.2.2 - Where required in existing dwellings: Exceptions:
1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as, but not limited to, replacement
of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of
a porch or deck or electrical permits, are exempt from the requirements of this section.
m. Delete IRC section R322.1.10.
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n. Delete IRC section R322.2.2 subparagraph 2.1, and replace with the following: The total net area of all
openings shall be at least one (1) square inch (645 mm2) for each square foot (0.093 m2) of enclosed
area, or the opening shall be designed and the construction documents shall include a statement that
the design and installation of the openings will provide for equalization of hydrostatic flood forces on
exterior walls by allowing the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
o. IRC Table R403.1(1) & (2) Min. Width and Thickness for Concrete Footings-replace with the following:
p. The exception to Section R405.1 of the International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Exception: A drainage system is not required when the foundation is installed on well-drained ground
or sand-gravel mixture soils according to the Unified Soil Classification System, Group I and Group II
Soils, as detailed in Table R405.1.
q. An exception to Section N1103.3.5 shall be added as follows:
Exception: Building-framing cavities used as ducts or plenums shall comply with Section M1601.1.1.
r. Table N1102.2.2 (Table R402.1.2) shall be amended to read as follows:
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Table N1102.1.2
s. The 2018 International Residential Code (RB229-16) shall modify table R602.7.5 of the International
Residential Code, 2015 Edition.
t. Delete IRC section R602.10 and replace with the following: Wall bracing. Buildings shall be braced in
accordance with this section or, when applicable section R602.12, or the most current edition of APA
System Report SR-102 as an alternate method. Where a building, or portion thereof, does not comply
with one (1) or more of the bracing requirements in this section, those portions shall be designated
and constructed in accordance with section R301.1.
u. Delete requirement for special inspections in Section R606.3.5.
2. Adoption of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code subject to City of Idaho
Falls amendments shall be as follows:
a. An exception to Section R403.3.5 shall be added as follows:
Exception: Building-framing cavities used as ducts or plenums shall comply with Section M1601.1.1 (IRC).
b. Delete Wood Frame Wall R-value contained in Table R402.1.2 (N1102.1.2) for climate zone “6” and
replace with the following:
Table 402.1.2
Insulation and fenestration Requirements By Componenta
c. Add the following as section 402.4.1.3 (N1102.4.1.3): Visual inspection option, Building envelope
tightness and insulation installation shall be considered acceptable when the items listed in Table
402.4.1.1, applicable to the method of construction, are field verified. Where required by code official
an approved party independent from the installer of the insulation shall inspect the air barrier and
insulation.
d. Delete Section R402.4.4.
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In accordance with the Idaho State Building Board, as published in Idaho Statute, Title 39, Chapter 41 of
the Idaho Building Code Act, Idaho Code 39-4116 for local government adoption and enforcement of
building codes and in IDAPA 07.03.01, “Rules of Building Safety”, Division of Building Safety.
3. Adoption of the 2015 International Building Code with State Amendments
a. Delete section 305.2.3 and replace with the following: Twelve (12) or fewer children in a dwelling
unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having twelve (12) or fewer children
receiving such day care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the
International Residential Code. (3-20-14)
b. Delete section 308.6.4 and replace with the following: Persons receiving care in a dwelling unit. A
facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having twelve (12) or fewer children receiving
day care or having five (5) or fewer persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as a Group
R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code. (3-20-14)
c. Delete section 310.5 and replace with the following: Residential Group R-3. Residential Group R-
3 occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group
R-1, R-2, R-4, E or I, including: (3-29-17)
i. Buildings that do not contain more than two (2) dwelling units;
ii. Boarding houses (nontransient) with sixteen (16) or fewer occupants;
iii. Boarding houses (transient) with ten (10) or fewer occupants;
iv. Care facilities that provide accommodations for five (5) or fewer persons receiving care;
v. Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with sixteen (16) or fewer occupants;
vi. Congregate living facilities (transient) with ten (10) or fewer occupants; or
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vii. Dwelling units providing day care for twelve (12) or fewer children.
viii. Lodging houses with five (5) or fewer guest rooms.
d. Delete section 310.5.1 and replace with the following: Care facilities within a dwelling. Care
facilities for twelve (12) or fewer children receiving day care or for five (5) or fewer persons
receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the
International Residential Code. (3-20-14)
e. Add footnote (f) in the header row of the table column labeled “Drinking Fountains” of Table
2902.1 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixtures, and add footnote (f) under Table 2902.1
to state the following: Drinking fountains are not required for an occupant load of thirty (30) or
fewer. (3-29-17)
f. Delete footnote (e) contained under Table 2902.1 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing
Fixtures and replace with the following: For business occupancies, excluding restaurants, and
mercantile occupancies with an occupant load of thirty (30) or fewer, service sinks shall not be
required. (3-29-17)
4. Adoption of the 2015 International Mechanical Code
a. International Mechanical Code Adopted: The International Mechanical Code 2012 2015 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as an official Code of the City, except the portions deleted,
modified or amended by the provisions of this Chapter.
b. Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Mechanical Code, 2012 2015 Edition, shall be retained by the City
Clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2318, 3-25-99; Ord. 2476, 12-19-02; Ord. 2569, 12-09-04; Ord.
2726, 11-20-07; Ord. 2857, 12-16-10)
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4A. Adoption of the 2015 International Mechanical Code subject to the City of Idaho
Falls amendments shall be as follows:
a. Section 103.2 of the International Mechanical Code 2012 2015 Edition, shall be amended to read as follows:
103.2 Appointment. The Code Official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.
b. Section 109.1 of the International Mechanical Code, 2012 2015 Edition, shall be amended to read as follows:
109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the board of
appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally
adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the
code official within twenty (20) days after the notice was served. (Ord. 2318, 3-25-99; Ord. 2476, 12-19-02; Ord.
2569, 12-09-04; Ord. 2726, 11-20-07; Ord. 2857, 12-16-10)
5. Adoption of the 2012 Fuel Gas Code
a. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted: The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 2015 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as an official Code of the City, except the portions deleted,
modified or amended by the provisions of this Chapter.
b. Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 2015 Edition, shall be retained by the City
Clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2319, 3-25-99; Ord. 2477, 12-19-02; Ord. 2570, 12-09-04; Ord.
2727, 11-20-07; Ord. 2856, 12-16-10)
6. Adoption of the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code subject to the City of Idaho Falls amendments
shall be as follows:
a. Section 103.2 of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 2012 Edition, shall be amended to read as follows:
103.2Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.
b. Section 109.1 of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 2012 Edition, shall be amended to read as follows:
109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the board of appeals.
An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder,
have been incorrectly interpreted. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within twenty
(20) days after the notice was served.
7. Adoption of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code subject to the City of
Idaho Falls amendments are as follows:
a. Section 111.1 Application for appeal, of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012
2015 Edition, shall be amended to read as follows:
111.1 Application for appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the Code official or a
notice or order issued under this Code shall have the right to appeal to the board of appeals,
provided that written application for appeal is filed within twenty (20) days after the day the
decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the
true intent of this Code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted.
8. Adoption of the 2015 International Existing Building Code.
a. International Existing Building Code Adopted. The International Existing Building Code (2012
2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, Inc. is hereby adopted as an official
code of the City.
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