Due to the large volume of tree limbs, it will be necessary for the Ward 3 fall tree limb collection to be extended into next week, Nov. 17-21. 

The following subdivisions will be completed next week: Brooshire Creek East and West, Villages of Stonegate, White Fence, Summerbrook Estates and Highland Estates.

- Tree Limb Collection Information

Building Codes

Building Codes and Design Parameters

The City has adopted the following Building Codes with local amendments. You may reference the various code sections by the Chapter listed in the City Municipal Code (Municode)

*Currently the code has not been codified at this time,  so it is not available in the City Municipal Code (Municode).

  • 2021    IBC International Building Code (Section 500.030 & 500.060)    
  • 2021    IRC International Residential Code (Section 500.070 & 500.080)       
  • 2021    IPMC International Property Maintenance Code (Section 500.270 & 500.300)        
  • 2021    IFGC International Fuel and Gas Code (Section 500.320 & 500.330)     
  • 2021    IPC International Plumbing Code (Section 500.160, 500.190 & 500.212)     
  • 2021    IMC International Mechanical Code (Section 500.220 & 500.250)    
  • 2020    National Electrical Code (Section 500.100)     

Design Parameters for Architects and Engineers

  • Ground Snow Load = 20
  • Wind Speed = 115 mph
  • Seismic Design Category = C
  • Frost Line Depth = 30”

Urgent necessity such as an emergency or public safety may require operations that are not routine and therefore would not comply with the referenced construction time. If a resident finds that a nuisance exists regarding construction practices as mentioned above, a concern may be filed through the online Concern System or by calling the Customer Service Center at (636) 639-2121.