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Council adopts ordinance updating building-code expedited permitting (2018 IBC)
Summary
On second reading the council adopted Ordinance 35-77, amending the city code to reference the 2018 International Building Code and providing an expedited building-permit process for industrial construction under chapter 10, article 3.
The Stillwater City Council adopted Ordinance 35-77 on second reading, amending the city code (chapter 10, buildings and building regulation) to reference the International Building Code (2018 edition) and to formalize an expedited building-permit process for industrial construction. The ordinance updates local code language, repeals conflicting ordinances, and includes a severability clause. Councilors moved and seconded adoption on second reading; the measure passed 5-0. Why it matters: the change aligns the city's building regulations with the 2018 International Building Code for industrial construction and establishes a process intended to speed review and permitting for qualifying projects. Details: the ordinance is captioned to amend article 3 of chapter 10 to adopt the 2018 IBC and to provide an expedited permit path; no additional fee changes or implementation timeline were discussed during the council session. The item passed unanimously on second reading.
