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ATTY/ORD.0008/CC ORD BUILDING CODE ADOPTION – EXHIBIT A REV: 08-28-25 MI Page 11 of 25 Sec. 9.50. SECTION R108.5.1 OF THE RESIDENTIAL CODE ADDED: Section R108.5.1 of the Residential Code is added to read as follows: R108.5.1 Eighty percent (80%) of the permit issuance fees may be refunded to the applicant who made the payment if the permit is cancelled without any work performed. If the scope of a permit is reduced after issuance, a portion of the permit issuance fees proportionate to the reduction in project valuation may be refunded to the applicant who made the payment. Sec. 9.51. SECTION R308.1 OF THE RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDED: Section R308.1 of the Residential Code is amended to add Section-R308.1.1 to read as follows: R308.1.1 Address numbers shall be illuminated to be visible from the street during darkness. Sec. 9.51. SECTION R902.1.1 OF THE RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDED: Section 902.1.1 Roof decks shall be covered with materials as set forth in Section R904 or with roof coverings as set forth in Section R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section or where the edge of the roof deck is less than 3 feet (914 mm) from a lot line. Where Class A or B roof assemblies are required, they shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790. Where required, the roof assembly shall be listed and identified as to class by an approved testing agency. Sec. 9.52. RESERVED. Sec. 9.53. SECTION J102.1, APPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Section J102.1, Appendix J – Grading, of the Building Code is amended to add a definition of Engineered Grading: ENGINEERED GRADING. An excavation greater than two (2) feet in depth; where cut slope is greater than five (5) feet in height; where fill is to be placed on natural grade steeper than 20% (1:5 ratio); where fill is greater than three (3) feet in height; where fill supports a structure; or where more than 50 cubic yards of fill is placed. Sec. 9.54. APPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Appendix J of the Building Code is amended to replace the words 'Building Official' with the words 'City Engineer' at all locations in this appendix where the words 'Building Official' are found. Sec. 9.55. SECTION J103.2 (1), APPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Appendix J - Grading, Section J103.2 (1) of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following: 1. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties and the amount of grading is less than 50 cubic yards, unless the grading meets the definition of Engineered Grading. Sec. 9.56. SECTION J103.3, APPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODE ADDED: Appendix J - Grading. Section J103.3 of the Building Code is added to read as follows: J103.3 Grading Fees. At the time of filing for a grading permit, the applicant shall deposit funds to cover the costs of engineering services for plan review and inspection. Engineering services are provided on an actual cost basis. Actual costs are determined by the fully burdened hourly rates by position performing service. The rates, as established through resolution of the City Council, are on file with the City Clerk. Separate plan review and permit fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this code.