DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Planning, Zoning & Development Committee met Oct. 23

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

a. September 25, 2024

4. Public Comments

Any member of the public may address the Committee for up to 3 minutes on any topic of their choosing. There will be no yielding of time to other members of the public and agenda time for public comments is limited to 30 minutes in total.

5. Ordinances

a. Ordinance O2024-11 — An ordinance approving updates to Chapter 14 Building Code Amendments of the County Code on a proposal by the Community Development Department for changes to the text of Chapter 14 – Buildings and Building Regulations.

Every few years, the County updates its codes of regulations applicable to the construction of new buildings and structures in unincorporated DeKalb County. These updates are necessary, as the industry standards for minimum safety are improved each year and new construction technology and materials must be factored into the regulations and practices. The County last updated its adopted Building Codes in June of 2019 by adopting the 2015 International Building Code series.

Steven Julseth, Chief Building Inspector, and I are preparing a list of recommended updated codes and fee structures for adoption, along with amendments that reflect local practices. A full list of amendments will be shared at the meeting. To highlight what to expect: amendments are being prepared to the 2021 International Code Series (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, One & Two Family Dwellings, Fire, Fuel and Existing Building Codes). Much like the cooperation and collaboration that occurred in 2019, both the Cities of DeKalb and Sycamore are adopting and amending versions of the 2021 Codes to be consistent with neighboring communities. Staff recognizes the efficiencies created by having similar building codes in place throughout the County.

The Planning, Zoning and Development Committee will be asked to review the recommendations, and if acceptable move forward a motion to the full County Board for adoption by ordinance. Because this is an amendment to the County Code, no public hearing is required.

6. Resolutions

7. Considerations/Discussion Items

8. Old Business

9. New Business

10. Adjournment

https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/packet-pzc-10232024.pdf