HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1822ORDINANCE N O. 1822
AN ORDINANCE AMEN DING ORDINANCE N O . 1639:
SP E CIFICALLY, CITY OF FAIRHOPE CONSTRU CT ION
C ODE SUPPLEM ENT
BE IT ORD AINED BY THE GOVE RNING BOD Y OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows :
Section 1. The City of Fairhope Construction Co de Supplement is hereb y amended to add
"City of Fairhope , Alabama Permitti ng Requ irements for boat lifts on City Property" to
Section 20 (Appendi x 4: Re served for Future interpretation and policy statemen ts)
P erm itting requirements for boat lifts on C ity property
Permit submittals :
• A ll permits to be submitted online through the Citizenserve permitting portal ;
Building and Permitting I City of Fairhope, AL
• For the Fairhope Docks , use the parcel number of 05-46-03-08-0-002-030.002 in
lieu of the address for the site when entering the building permit application
• The name of the marine contractor (for setting new pilings), and the electrician for
verification of required State and local licensing
• A signed contract or proposa l from the contractor to verify project cost for permit
valuation
Requ ired submittal docum ents fo r boat lift s:
• the manufacturer and model of boat lift to be insta ll ed , and the manufacturers
installation specifications;
• An Elevation Certificate verifying the lift motor will be installed at least l ' above
the Base Flood elevation (BFE) as defined by the National Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (FIRMs);
• A copy of any required permits from the US Army Corps of Engineers, DCNR/
Alabama State Lands , or the Alabama Dept of Environmental Management.
Boat Lift Con struction Standard s :
• All work will comply with the applicable city codes (National Electric Code
Article 555 , International Fire Code Chapter 36 , NFPA 303 , and
requirements of this document)
• All pi lings are to be marine qua lity, rated CCA 2.5 or above and at least 8"
diameter x 30 ' in length or to a minimum of 10 ' set below the mud line
• All lifts are to be constructed of aluminum (beams , cradles, and bunks).
• All electrical wiring below th e wate r lin e must be complete ly encased in PVC
conduit and fastened with only stainles s-stee l fasteners .
• Only GFCI protected electrical outlets with weatherproof covers are approved as
additional plugs in the marina .
• All lifts are to be connected to the pedestal system via 30amp or 50amp male
plugs with stranded jacketed wire . NO direct wiring or inte rnal access to
pedestal s allow ed .
• All (lift) cables are to be stainless steel.
• Aluminum beams are to be dielectrically shielded from the pi lings .
Ordinance No. 1822
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• Lift Motors to be installed above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) as li sted on the
National Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)
• The keel of the boat must rest at least 3' above Mean High Tide when in the raised
position
Balance of the City of Fairhope Construction Code Supplement remains as written and
adopted.
Severability . The sections , paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are
severable , and if any phrase , clause , sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be
declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such ruling shall not
affect any other paragraphs and sections , since the same would have been enacted by the
municipality council without the incorporation of any such unconstitutional phrase , clause ,
sentence, paragraph or section .
Effective Date . This ordinance shall take effect upon its due adoption and publication as
required by law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JANUARY , 2025
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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