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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
April 26, 2010 - 5:00 pm
City Council Chambers, City Hall
Authoriiv Members
Chair, Chrisiy Jo Fogariy
Terry Donnelly
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Citizens Comments/Presentations
Vice-Chair, Steve Wilson
Mayor Todd Larson
Julie May
5. Consent Agenda (see attached)
a. Meeting Minutes: 3/22/2010
b. Bills:
c. Budget Details: February & March 2010
Ciiv Staff Reoresentatives
Executive Director,
Peter Herlofsky
Ciiy Administrator
6. Public Hearings (None)
7. Continued Business
Tina Hansmeier
Economic Development
Specialist
8. New Business
a. Assignment and Assumption Agreement: Vinge Properties, LLC
Cindy Muller
Executive Assistant
9. City Staff Reports/Open Forum/Discussion
a. Economic Updafe/ Volume 32
b. Major Economic Development Activities - April
10. Adjourn
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: 651.280.6800
http://www.ci.farminaton.mn.us
The Farmington EDA 's mission is to improve the economic vitality of the city of Farmington and to enhance the overall quality of life
by creating partnerships, fostering employment opportunities, promoting workforce housing and by expanding the tax base through
development and redevelopment.
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MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
March 22, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Fogarty at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Fogarty, Donnelly, Larson, May, Wilson (arrived 6:42 p.m.)
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Tina Hansmeier, Economic
Development Specialist; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVEAGENDA
MOTION by Larson, second by Donnelly to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
4. CITIZENCOMMENTSIPRESENTATIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Larson, second by Donnelly to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Meeting Minutes 2/22/10
b. Bills 2/19/10 to 3/19/1 0
c. Budget Details January 2010
d. Request to use McVicker and Riste Properties
e. Farmers' Market Lease
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. CONTINUED BUSINESS
a. 305 3rd Street Update
1. Lease Termination
The current tenants have terminated the lease and will move out mid-
April.
11. Roof Repair
Staff is recommending All Systems Roofing do a roof replacement for
$13,100. A repair would be an overlay so it would fix the leaks. Chair
Fogarty noted if we sell the building we do have to disclose the roof was
leaking and it has been repaired. The realtor has advised fixing the roof
prior to selling it. Member May suggested going with option 3 to repair
the roof for $4,012. We don't know if whoever buys the building would
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March 22, 2010
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tear it down. This quote was from Ludwig Roof Systems. He indicated it
would need to be replaced after one year. Chair Fogarty stated option 2 is
a repair overlay for $7,900 and option 1 is a complete replacement of the
roof. MOTION by Larson, second by May to approve option 2, repair
recommendation by All Systems Roofing for $7,900. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
111. Authorize Sale of Building
The recommended list price is $129,000. The commission is 6%, no less
than $5,160. This gives the EDA the flexibility to sell the property at a
reduced price by considering a Business Subsidy. Chair Fogarty was
concerned with the list price being less than the county's value. She did
not want to have to pay for an appraisal.
(Member Wilson arrived).
Member May asked if the realtor provided a comp analysis for the
$129,000. She wanted to make sure it was listed for what we could sell it.
If the list price is too high, then we have to look at a different minimum
price. Staff will distribute the realtor's market analysis to the EDA.
MOTION by Wilson, second by Larson to approve listing the property
with Keller Williams Realty. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b. AK Performance Graphics Update
The owner's loan has been approved with the First State Bank of Rosemount
contingent upon the EDA subordinating its mortgage interest to the bank as first
mortgage. It is not uncommon for an EDA to be second on the mortgage where
the first mortgage is used to fulfill the requirements of the development contract.
The EDA's interest would still be retained in the Promissory Note as well as the
right of reversion included in the contract and the deed. The documents will be
brought to the EDA at the next meeting.
Member May noted there is risk, although it is common and he could not get the
financing if we do not subordinate. Ifhe does get the loan, doesn't make the
repairs, and walks, now we have a building that has a lien with the bank. He was
denied with his first financing. Her concern is that we are not dealing with a
strong borrower. Staff understood that the bank would be required to fulfill the
development contract. The City Attorney will be available at the next meeting.
Member Wilson stated we are going to sell a building and if his financing falls
through, then a building that used to be ours, we now have to deal with a bank.
Staff explained the promissory note is in lieu of the letter of credit.
c. Realtor Listing Agreements
Staff presented realtor listing agreements for the McVicker lot for a sale price of
$39,500 and the Riste lot for a sale price of$17,900. MOTION by Wilson,
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March 22, 2010
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second by Donnelly to approve the listing agreements with Keller Williams
Realty. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. CITY STAFF REPORTS
a. Economic Update, Volume 31
This will now be delivered as an insert in both local newspapers. Member May
would like to see more focus on businesses, but we are also not here to do
marketing for the businesses. She would like to see things such as business
anniversaries and ribbon cuttings. Staff should stay in tune with the Downtown
Business Association and what they have going on.
b. Strategic Planning Session
This is planned for April 12, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.
10. ADJOURN
MOTION by Wilson, second by Larson to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 . Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: EDA Members
FROM: Tina Hansmeier, Economic Development Specialist
SUBJECT: Assignment and Assumption Agreement: Vinge Tile & Stone
DATE: April 26,2010
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Vinge would like to change the title on his property from D & R Vinge, Inc., to Vinge Properties,
LLC. In order for him to do so, he needs authorization from the EDA in the form of the attached
Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
DISCUSSION
This new entity (Vinge Properties, LLC.) along with the two identified in the original agreements (D &
R Vinge, Inc., and D.B. Vinge) will assume all responsibilities identified in the executed Promissory
Note and Mortgage dated March 3, 2004 and the Contract for Private Development dated May 12,
2003.
ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize approval and execute the Assignment and Assumption Agreement
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hansmeier
Economic Development Specialist
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
TIllS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), made this
_ day of .2010, by, between and among D & R VINGE, INC., a Minnesota
corporation ("D & R Vinge"), and DOUGLAS D. VINGE ("D.D. Vinge"), whose address is 6915
146th Street, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 (D & R Vinge and D.H. Vinge hereinafter referred to
collectively as "Assignors"), VINGE PROPERTIES LLC. a Minnesota limited liability company,
whose address is 21205 Eaton Avenue, Farmington, Minnesota 55024 ("Assignee") and the
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF
FARMINGTON, f/k/a the HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND
FOR TIlE CITY OF FARMINGTON, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the
State of Minnesota, , whose address is 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota 55024 ("EDAIt).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the EDA has provided to D & R Vinge financial accommodation pursuant to the
terms of a Promissory Note dated March 3, 2004 in the original amount of Sixty-five Thousand
Three Hundred Forty and No/l 00 Dollars ($65,340.00) ("Note"), a Mortgage on the real
property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto ("Property") dated March 3, 2004 and
recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Dakota County, Minnesota on June 15,2004,
as Document No. 2215305 ("Mortgage"), a Contract for Private Development dated May 12,
2003 and recorded on June 15,2004, as Document No. 2215304 ("Contract") and other
agreements executed in conjunction therewith ("Loan Documents"); and
WHEREAS, D & R Vinge subsequently transferred title to the Property to D.H. Vinge by the
recording of a Quit Claim Deed dated September 14,2004, and recorded on September 15,2004,
as Document No. 2247919; and
WHEREAS, Assignors have agreed to sell, assign and transfer the Property to Assignee and
Assignee has agreed to assume all of the Assignors' obligation to the EDA under the Note,
Mortgage, Contract and other Loan Documents; and
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WHEREAS, the EDA has agreed that Assignors can sell, assign and transfer the Property subject to
the security interest of the EDA, to Assignee upon Assignee executing and delivering to the EDA
this Agreement and Assignee complying with all of the terms, covenants and conditions hereof; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the execution of this Agreement by the EDA, Assignee is willing
to assume all of the obligations of Assignors under the Note, Mortgage and Contract including all
payment obligations and other indebtedness due and owing from Assignors to the EDA under the
Note, Mortgage and Contract.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual agreements herein
contained, and upon the express condition that the lien of the Mortgage held by the EDA is a valid
first and subsisting lien on the Property subject only to those encumbrances noted in the Mortgage
and that the execution of this Agreement will not impair the lien of said Mortgage and that there are
no oth8r existing liens or encumbrances except as stated herein, it is hereby agreed as follows:
1. Assumption of Note and Mortgage. Assignee does hereby covenant, promise and agree
(a) to pay all amounts due under the Note at the times, and in the manner therein provided
as the same may be amended from time to time, and (b) to assume and does hereby
assume all of the obligations of Assignors under the Note and Mortgage as if Assignee
were the original Maker of the Note and agrees to pay said Note at the times, in the
manner and in all respects as therein provided, and (c) to be personally liable for the
payment and performance of all obligations of the Note, Mortgage and other Loan
Documents that accrue from and after the date hereof, and (d) assume all of the
obligations of the Assignors under the Contract.
2. Liability of Assignors. Notwithstanding any other term, covenant or condition of this
Agreement, Assignors agree that Assignors shall remain liable to the EDA for all
amounts owing under the Note, Mortgage and Contract and all obligations set forth
therein.
3. No Impairment of Lien. All of the Property described in the Mortgage shall remain in all
respects subject to the lien, charge or encumbrance of the Mortgage, and nothing herein
contained, and nothing done pursuant hereto, shall affect or be construed to affect the
lien, charge or encumbrance of, or warranty of title in, or conveyance effected of the
Mortgage, or the priority thereof over other liens, charges, encumbrances or conveyances,
or, except as expressly provided herein, to release or affect the liability of any party or
parties whomsoever who may now or hereafter be liable under or on account of the Note
and/or Mortgage, except as expressly provided herein; nor shall anything herein
contained or done in pursuance hereof affect or be construed to affect any other security
or instrument, if any, held by the EDA as security for or evidence of the aforesaid
indebtedness.
4. Terms and Conditions of Note. Mortgage and Contract. All of the terms, covenants and
conditions of the Note, Mortgage and Contract shall remain in full force and effect, and
nothing herein shall be construed to impair the security or lien of the Mortgage nor
impair any rights or powers which the EDA may have under the Note and Mortgage.
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s. Interpretation. The word "Note" as used herein shall be construed to mean the Note and
any amendments or modifications thereto, or any extensions or renewals thereof, or other
instrument evidencing the indebtedness herein referred to, and the word "Mortgage" shall
be construed to mean the Mortgage and any amendments or modifications thereto or
extensions thereon, securing the indebtedness referred to therein.
6. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as may be
required and it shall not be necessary that the signature of, or on behalf of, each party, or
that the signatures of the persons required to bind any party, appear on more than one
counterpart. All counterparts shall collectively constitute a single agreement.
7. Documents. Assignee agrees that it has reviewed the Note, Mortgage and Contract, and
any and all other documents relating to the Property, and the security interest of the EDA
therein and agree to be bound by the terms thereof.
8. Paragraph Headings. The headings at the beginning of each paragraph are for convenience
only and shall not be dispositive in interpreting or construing this Agreement. The
prefatory clauses, recitals and definitions of this Agreement are a part of this Agreement as
if they were set forth in the body hereof.
[Remainder Intentionally Left Blank.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been executed by the parties hereto in the manner
and form sufficient to bind them., as of the date and year first above written.
u mge
Its: Chief Manager/President
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Its: President
And:
Its: Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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NOTARY PUBUC- MINNESOTA
~ MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 01-31.2014
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this b day of AOY'II -
2010, by Douglas B. Vinge, the President ofD & R Vinge, Inc., a Minnesota corp~
behalf of the corporation. ~~ tt: - .;j)
A/lANlIJ-'C
Notary Public
COUNTY OF DAKOTA
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this sff' day of
2010, by Douglas B. Vinge.
USAM. LlNNANB
NOTARYPUBUC. MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 01.31.2014
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ~hJay of
~r\\ ,2010, by Douglas B. Vinge, the ChiefManager/President ofVinge Properties,
LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, on bebal~ liability company.
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No Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
, 2010, by and .
the President and Executive Director, respectively, of the Economic Development Authority in and
for the City of Farmington, fi'k/a the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Farmington, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf
of the public body corporate and politic.
Notary Public
TIllS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Campbell Knutson, Professional Association
1380 Corporate Center Curve, #317
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
AMP/cjh
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EXHIBIT" A"
Legal Description of Real Property
Lots 3 and 4, Block 3, Farmington Industrial Park, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Dakota County, Minnesota.
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Major Economic Development Activities
April 2010
Celts Pub
Celts Pub has received approval of their liquor license and will be opening in the
current location of the Eagles Club. According to the owner, Brandon Barth, they
will close the restaurant Thursday, afternoon of April 29th to freshen up the interior and
reopen to the public on Monday, May 3rd. Staff has recently been in discussion with
Celt's Electrician regarding replacement of the existing restaurant signage.
Blondie's Tavern
The building permit for this family oriented restaurant has been paid for and picked
up. Construction began on Monday, April 19th and is expected to be completed by
mid to late summer. The owner, Jeff Schlicter, describes the type of restaurant as a
hybrid between an Apple Bee's and Perkins, and will serve breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Located on the end cap of the Tamarack Ridge Retail Center, the layout
includes a main dining room to seat approximately 60 people, a banquet area for
around 60-70 people and a bar area which is removed from the main dining room.
Mr. Schlicter has applied for a liquor license which will go before the Council at one
of their upcoming meetings.
Subway Remodel
The owner of Subway, Don Schussler has indicated to staff that they have renewed
their lease and will be remodeling the downtown store this summer. The remodel will
take on a more modern look and is mostly cosmetic (i.e., new wall paper, booths,
signage, etc.)
Realtor Update
Our Realtors have erected signage on all three properties. To date, the 305 3rd street
property has been shown to a couple of interested parties. Staff has also received
two inquiries regarding this property as well. There was one call from a local broker
who was looking for more details on the McVicker and Riste properties specific to the
City's Business Subsidy Policy. Informational packets (attached) on the requirements
of sale have been provided to the Realtor.
City Center Update
Staff recently met with Tom Wartman, the owner of the City Center Development
who is working on several new leads to fill currently vacant space. Mr. Wartman has
indicated the following uses have expressed an interest in possibly opening in his
development: daycare center, cigar shop, 9-hole mini golf, and diner/deli. Staff is
working with him to determine all licensing and permits that would be required.
CDBG Update
The final allocation amount for CDBG program year 2010 (July 1,2010 - June 30, 2011) is
$47,700.
Upcoming Business Events
Dakota County Lumber will host their Spring Deck Expo on Thursday, April 29th from 4-8
pm. They will have vendors showing off their products and builders available to help
the public with their projects. Hotdogs and beverages will be provided.
The Farmington Food Shelf will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the
Grand Opening of their new location, the Instructional Service Center, 510 Walnut
Street (formerly the Kindergarten Center) on May 17th at 4 pm.
The Downtown Business Association is busy coordinating and planning for the
upcoming Minnesota Soybean Festival to be held in downtown Farmington on May
22nd.
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Cindy Muller
From: Cindy Muller
Sent: Wednesday, April 14. 20102:06 PM
To: 'janietute@aol.com'; 'godsbarn2@gmail.com'
Cc: Tina Hansmeier
Subject: McVicker and Riste Lots
Attachments: mcvicker lot1.pdf; riste lot1.pdf
Attached are details regarding circumstances under which the EDA can sell the McVicker and Riste lots.
Please call me after you have reviewed the attached information.
Thank you.
Tina Hansmeier
Economic Development Specialist
Cif)' afFarmington
.J.30 Third S'treet
Farmington, MN 5502-1
Tel: 65 J -280-682/
Fa:'!;: 65 J -2RO-6899
4/15/2010
MCVICKER PROPERTY
EDA/City Requirements
The EDA may have the ability to accept an offer below fair market value if the project meets the "but
for" test (i.e., their project would not move forward, "but for" the City's assistance) AND meets the
minimum requirements of the City's Business Subsidy Policy, see attached.
Business Subsidy Past Example
In 2009, the EDA received a response to their Request for Proposals to purchase an EDA owned
property in the form of a purchase offer to purchase a property for $20,000 and make $169,000
worth of improvements. The property had been recently appraised with a value at $185,000. Due to
the difference between the appraised value ($185,000) of the property and the offering price
($20,000), a business subsidy was requested. City staff reviewed the proposal and determined the
total amount of business subsidy to be offered for this project is $165,000. The subsidy to the
developer would be to convey the property for a sale price less than the appraised value of the
property. Because the individual was able to demonstrate that he met the "but for" test and the
Public Purposes and Mandatory Minimum Criteria of the Business subsidy policy, the EDA was able to
accept the proposal and offer the requested business subsidy.
State/County Requirements
Because the McVicker lot was acquired from the State as tax forfeited property, the City must follow
Policy 8003 (Exhibit B). Policy 8003 states that property acquired at no cost by a local government
with the intent to resell, must be sold at fair market value, as established by an appraiser hired by
Dakota County. According to the Treasure-Auditor Manager for Dakota County, they have allowed
their commercial appraiser to set a fair value in the past. This determined value can be used by the
City as the "fair value" and/or sale price. I've been informed Dakota County Commercial Appraiser
Tim Graul will do a site visit within the next few weeks. Policy 8003 also explains that any money the
City has originally expended towards this property will first come out of the sale proceeds to cover
the City's past expenses with any additional proceeds reverting back to Dakota County.
Please Note: The market value currently listed on the County's Real Estate Inquiry can NOT be used
as the fair value and/or sale price.
The land was conveyed to the City of Farmington EDA from the State of MN to be used for
economic development purposes and to be returned to the tax rolls via construction of a new
commercial building. Property can not be sold on speculation and improvements will be required to
be made, per State Statute, within one year of commencement of construction.
Attachments:
A) Business Subsidy Policy
B) Policy 8003
C) Deed
D) Pending Assessments: $17.602.5 I (Includes: 2002 Streetscape and 20 I 0 Seal Coat ($ I 36.65/1ot))
E) Downtown Business District (B-2) Zoning District
F) Downtown Commercial Overlay District Design Standards
Policy 8003 CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
Revised 8/22/06 Published 9/19/02 '
· POLICY
It is the policy of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to promote the acquisition of tax-forfeited
properties by local government units when such units intend to put the properties to an authorized public
use, for environmental remediation, or to develop low and moderate income housing, by recommending
to the Minnesota Department of Revenue that local g'Qvemment units be permitted to acquire such
properties for no consideration. Generally, acquisition of tax forfeited properties by local government
units for other purposes will be recommended upon payment of the current appraised value or upon
execution of an agreement to return to Dakota County the net proceeds from a sale of the property to a
private person or entity.
DEFINITIONS
Authorized Public Use: Use of the parcel for purposes authorized by law and which is characterized by
access to the property by the general pUblic (e.g., public park, public building, public parking lot, public
road or street, public trail) or by provision of direct benefrt to the general public (public sewer or water
improvement, public utility, open space).
Current Appraised Value: The market value established by an appraiser hired by Dakota County and
approved by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners'
Direct Costs: Costs paid by the local government unit to ready a parcel for sale, such as costs for
environmental remediation, site preparation, and marketing but excluding indirect costs, such as, by way
of example, staff salaries and copies.
Environmental Remediation: The physical clean-up of a parcel of land contaminated by the presence of
hazardous and/or solid waste, as determined by the Dakota County Environmental Management
Department.
Local Government Unit A city, township, econol11ic development authority, port authority or housing
redevelopment authority'located within Dakota County, County of Dakota, and the Dakota County
Community Development Agency. '
Low and Moderate Income Housing: Housing which may be aCquired by persons or families whose
income does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the metropolitan area.
· Net Proceeds: Proceeds from the sale of a tax forfeited property by a local government unit to a private
person or entity less the direct costs incurred by the local government unit to maintain and prepare the
property for sale.
SOURCE
Minn. Stat ~ 282.01
Dakota County Board Resolution No. 00-598, adopted November 14, 2000.
Dakota County Board Resolution No. 06-325, adopted August 22, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION
Real property is forfeited to the State of Minnesota when real estate taxes are not paid. Tax forfeiture of
property results in a reduction of the total property taxes collected by the County, city or township, school
district, and special taxing districts. Tax-forfeited lands may be conveyed by deed executed by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue upon recommendation and action of the county board, as
prescribed by law.
Upon receipt of a completed application ,from a local government unit to acquire tax forfeit property, the
matter will be placed on the agenda of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. If the application is
to acquire the property for no consideration, the county board will recommend approval if the local
government unit intends to put the property to an authorized public use, or to effect environmental
remediation, or for the purpose of developing low and moderate income housing.
If the local unit of government seeks to acquire the property for no consideration but does not Intend to
acquire the property for an authorized public use or to effect environmental remediation or for low or
moderate income housing, the county board will generally recommend approval only where the local
government unit has entered into an agreement to return to Dakota County, on behalf of the taxing
jurisdictions in Dakota County, the net proceeds from any sale of the property to a private entity or
person. If the local government unit does not execute such an agreement, the County Board generally
will recommend that the local government unit be permitted to acquire the parcel for the current appraised
value.
The form of the agreement shall be prescribed by the County Attorney. The local government unit shall
submit a signed agreement to the County together with the application for conveyance. Appraisal costs
will be paid from the Tax Forfeit Fund, into which any proceeds received pursuant to this policy will be
deposited.
COf'lf
Conveyance of Forfeited Lands
Commis5imIer's Dee.! I'lJ)200771
THIS DEED. made this J~ &.y of August, 2005, betweel1 the State ofMimlIlSOia, ading by and tbrough the Commissioner nf
N.evenue (Grantor). and Farmington BoUG!:ng and 1<<daveloprwmt Authotit.Y. a govcmmenta1 subdivlsiOll-lGraotec). 'V1TNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the land hereinafler described was duly fotfeited 10 the State of Minnesota for the nonpayment aftaxes. end,
, WBEREAS> pursuant to ),fumesota SrarurCt, Section 282.01. Subdivision 1, the Grantee has applied Ul the COmmissioner of
Reveoue fot the ClmVay.ance oflands here.inaflet desonced to be used by it exc!usivcly use as redevelopment property a~ 10
ChAj)le.T 469,
wmamAs. the Bom:d of CouniyCommissioners oftha County of Dakota, State ofMiImcsota, hasrBCalDl3lalded totbc
COJJDnisaioner of:Rcmm\l<l by rcsolution adopted on the 16th day of August. 2005. that such ClmveyllnCc be made.
NOW. 'X1IEREFORE. the State of MiImesoIa. pursuant to said laws and in consideration oithe premiSes, docs hereby grilU
and convey without WlllrMlty unto the Grantee. fmever. all the tracts or pa:rcela of land lying and being in the COll:lIty of Dakota, State of
Mipnesotll, dosoribcd as follows. to-wit:
That p.ott ofwts 5 and 6, Block 23, Town ofPatmiugton. Dakota County, MinnesOta, descn"bod as follows: .
Beginning at lI.pointon the West line of Lot 6, Bloek23. Town of Farmington, DakotaCounfy. Mmncsota distant 20 fectNortb. of'the
Southwest comer of said Lot 6; thence East 11 0 feet; thenc:o South 3Q feet; t:henoe West 110 feet; thence North 30 feet 10 tht poipt of
beglnnlng.
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A-'ID
All that part of Lots 7 and 8. Block 23, Town ofFllImington, Dakota CoUBty, ~iinnesota. dCSCIIced as follows:
Beginnins at the Northwest comer of said Lot 7; thenco South, along the West line of said Lot 7. 30 feet; thlme East 110 feet; thence
North 30 feet; thmce West 110 feet to the}lOint otbcgiJminS; together with that pflrt of tho vacated alley adjacent du:telo described as
foUows: lkJghurlngatthe1':larthwest corner of said lot 7; th= East 110 feet; thence North 10 feet; thence Wear 110 feel; thence
So\l1h 10 feet to thepointofbcginning.
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excepting and raemng 10 the saul Slate. in trIl8l for taxing dIstr.Icts concerned, all minaals and mmeral lights. as pro'lidcd by law.
'to R,\ VE AND TO HOLD THE ~ toSetheI: With all th" haeditaments md lIppUItCDSIlCCiS thereunto 'belonging or in
anywise appertaining, to the: Grantee so long os it &ball continue to use said land for the PUlllose aforesaid, and upon condition that if such
use shan cease or if some: other use should be made of the JllIIda and the other use is not approved by the county bll$'d said land shn1l
revert to the party of the Slate as provided by law, provided, however, that a sale, lease. transfer or other conveyance of sucll Jllltds by a
housing llIld redevelopment authority as authorized by Se4:flona 469.001-469.047 shall DOt be an abandonment of such use and such Janda
shall not be conveyed 10 the: Stale nor sbalI they revOlt to the State. A cmtificate made by a housing an4 redevelopment authority
referring Ip a convcy.mce by it.md 9latfng that the reconveyance has bcco made as au~ by clulp.tt:r 469 may be filed with the
county recorder or registrar of titles. and the righ:rs of rCVc::ru:r it! favor of the slate will ihe!1 tenninaJc,
Tltt GRANTOR. CEllTD'IES that the Oranf01' does not know of anyweUs ou the de$on1ledreaI properly. The Stale of
MiImesOIa is issuing this deccI. for the cmmty and other taXlngjurisdictiona and in reliance CD the Auditor's certiiication stating no wells
arc ]llC8II!d on the above described property. .
IN TESTIMONY WHERl1:Ql;', me Su.te of~ Gnm.tar, bas I:lIUSed this deed to be executed in its name In the City of
Sl. Paul, RiImscy County, ~esota. the day lIIld yearfinrt above written.
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On this 19th day of August. 2005. before I'M
personally appeared ALAN G. Wlm'PLB, the
duly Appointed representatlve ofr.be Commissioner
ofJtevenue ofrhe SUIte of Minnesota, to me !alo'lm.
to be the persOn who ilxecuted the foregoing conveyance'
in behalf oithe Stare of .Minnesota and acImGWledged
that he elCeeuted 111e same tIS the 1'rcc act and deed of said
state pUlllWlnt to 1he ~tc;s in sudt CIl.ge JDade and provided.
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UNDA F. LEITOL.D
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STATE OF MlNNESOTA
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Property In
14-77000-086-23
1!!! Block Addition
08 23 1477000
Property Address
323 3rd St
Farmington, MN 55024
SA Nbr
140296
2010.1
Description
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2010 SEAL COAT PROJECT
Summary of Levied:
Summary of Deferred:
Summary of Closed:
Pending Estimate:
Future Estimate:
Hookup Fee Estimate:
Property Status
Active
Addition Name/Lel!al
Town of Farmington
10FT ALLEY ADI &N30FT OFW 110 FT OF 7 &
- - - -- Special Flags - - - - .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2010 P&I Cert:
$0.00
Year !m!! Rate Total Curr Prin Payoff Status
2002 15 6.5000 $6,141.79 $0.00 $9,895.55 Deferred
2011 1 5.0000 $136.65 $0.00 $0.00 Pending
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$6,141.79 $9,895.55
$0.00
$136.65
$0.00
$0.00
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Prooerty ill
14-77000-061-23
Lot
06
Prooerty Address
317 3rd St
Farmington, MN 55024
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140296
2010-1
Descrintion
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2010 SEAL COAT PROJECT
Summary of Levied:
Summary of Deferred:
Summary of Closed:
Pending Estimate:
Future Estimate:
Hookup Fee Estimate:
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City of Farmington
Special Assessments Search
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Block
23
Addition
1477000
Addition Name/Leeal
Town of Farmington
S20FTOFW 110FT&N 10 FTOF ALLEYOF5 &
Pronerty Status
Active
-- -- - Special Flags - -- --
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2010 P&I Cert:
$0.00
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2011 1 5.0000 $136.65 $0.00 $0.00 Pending
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$4,613.78 $7,433.66
$0.00
$136.65
$0.00
$0.00
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EDAlCity Requirements
The EDA may have the ability to accept an offer below fair market value if the project meets the "but
for" test (i.e., their project would not move forward, "but for" the City's assistance) AND meets the
minimum requirements of the City's Business Subsidy Policy, see attached.
Business Subsidy Past Example
In 2009, the EDA received a response to their Request for Proposals to purchase an EDA owned
property in the form of a purchase offer to purchase a property for $20,000 and make $169,000
worth of improvements. The property had been recently appraised with a value at $185,000. Due to
the difference between the appraised value ($185,000) of the property and the offering price
($20,000), a business subsidy was requested. City staff reviewed the proposal and determined the
total amount of business subsidy to be offered for this project is $165,000. The subsidy to the
developer would be to convey the property for a sale price less than the appraised value of the
property. Because the individual was able to demonstrate that he met the "but for" test and the
Public Purposes and Mandatory Minimum Criteria of the Business subsidy policy, the EDA was able to
accept the proposal and offer the requested business subsidy.
Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) & HUD Requirements
A benefit to the City would be for the end result of the property to meet one of the following options
provided below. The following end-result options with this property would not trigger repayment and would
not require an appraisal. Otherwise, the City would be required to repay a portion of CDBG funds used in
the original acquisition of this property and obtain an independent appraisal* prior to the sale.
I. New housing project whereby at least 51 % of the owner or renter units are occupied by Low/Mod
income households.
2. New commercial project whereby permanent jobs are created and/or retained with at least 51 % held
by or made available to Low/Mod income persons.
3. New mixed housing/commercial project would require BOTH # I and #2 to be in compliance (i.e., if
housing qualifies, but not commercial, then the project does not qualify, and vise versa).
*The appraisal value would be used to determine the CDBG repayment amount (-67% of sale proceeds)
because this property was acquired with over $25,000 of CDBGfunds.
Per CDA/CDBG requirements, the city has the ability to sell this property at any value, if the proposed project
meets the city's requirements including the "but for" test, and the City's Business Subsidy Policy.
Attachments:
A) Business Subsidy Policy
B) 2009 Income limits
C) Pending Assessments: $273.30 (20 I 0 Seal Coat - $1 36.65/1ot)
D) Downtown Business District (B-2) Zoning District
E) Downtown Commercial Overlay District Design Standards
*Low/Mod person is defined as a family or individual whose income is not more than 80 % of the
median income of an area (Twin Cities Metropolitan Area).
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CITY OF FARMINGTON,
MINNESOTA
Business Subsidy Policy
SECTION 1. PURPOSE OF POLICY. The purpose ofthis Business Subsidy Policy (the
"Policy") is to establish criteria by which the City of Farmington, Minnesota (the "City") may
grant a business subsidy to a business (a "Business Subsidy"), as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
Section 116J.993, subdivision 3. This policy sets forth the criteria to be considered by the City
in awarding a Business Subsidy in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to
116J.995 (the "Act"). The City may deviate from this Policy only by documenting in writing the
reason for deviation and attaching a copy of such documentation to its annual report to the
Department of Trade and Economic Development, as provided in the Act.
SECTION 2. PUBLIC PURPOSES. A Business Subsidy granted hereunder must meet one or
more of the following public purposes:
A. To redevelop blighted or under-utilized areas of the City.
B. To provide for or promote housing for persons and families of low and moderate
incomes within the City.
C. To provide for mixed-income housing developments within the city.
D. To promote neighborhood stabilization and revitalization by the removal of blight and
the upgrading in existing housing stock in residential areas of the City.
E. To create additional job opportunities within the City.
F. To retain local jobs in the City, where job loss is specific and demonstrable.
G. To enhance the economic diversity of the City and to provide essential products and
services within the City.
A Business Subsidy shall not be granted hereunder merely because it is found that the granting of
the Business Subsidy will result in an increase in the tax base of the City.
SECTION 3. MANDATORY MINIMUM CRITERIA. Any project for which a Business
Subsidy is granted by the City shall meet the following mandatory minimum criteria:
A. Where the public purpose ofa project is the creation of additional jobs in the City, the
project receiving business assistance must create a minimum of 1 new full-time
equivalent (FTE)job in the community, with a minimum wage of at least 125% of the
prevailing federal minimum wage.
B. Where the public purpose of a project is the retention of existing jobs in the City, the
party requesting the Business Subsidy shall provide evidence that the loss of jobs in
the City is imminent in the absence of the granting of the Business Subsidy.
C. Any party requesting a Business Subsidy must be able to demonstrate successful
general development capability, as well as specific capability in the type and size of
development proposed.
D. All project proposals shall, in the opinion of the City Council, optimize the private
development potential of a site.
E. The project must meet the "but for" test, meaning that but for the Business Subsidy
requested, it would not be financially feasible for the project to proceed in the manner
as proposed.
F. The project must not generate significant environmental concerns in the opinion of
local, state or federal governmental units.
G. The project must be in accordance with the comprehensive plan, zoning,
redevelopment plans, and policies of the City.
SECTION 4. AWARD OF BUSINESS SUBSIDY. A project meeting the above criteria will
not automatically be approved for a Business Subsidy. Meeting such criteria creates no
contractual rights on the part of any party seeking a Business Subsidy. A Business Subsidy shall
be provided within applicable state and local legal requirements. In granting a Business Subsidy,
the City shall enter into an agreement with the recipient that provides the information, wage and
job goals, commitment to provide necessary reporting data, recourse for failure to meet such
goals, and other covenants, as required by the Act.
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Pronertv ill
14-77000-030-22
City of Farmington
Special Assessments Search
Lot Block Addition
03 22 1477000
Addition Name/Lel!aI
Town of Farmington
E 21 FT OF S 90 FT OF
Pronertv Address
209 Oak St
Farmington, MN 55024
SA Nbr
140296
140316
140326
2010.1
DescriDtion
STSCAPE
03 SEALCT
2003 DEL MUN SVS
2010 SEAL COAT PROJECT
ProDertv Status
Active
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Year Term Rate Total Curr Prin
2002 15 6.5000 $3,010.19 $0.00
2004 1 0.0000 $62.86 $0.00
2004 1 0.0000 $286.48 $0.00
2011 1 5.0000 $136.65 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00
$3,359.53
$136.65
$0.00
$0.00
Summary of Levied :
Summary of Deferred:
Summary of Closed:
Pending Estimate:
Future Estimate:
Hookup Fee Estimate:
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2010 P&I Cert:
$0.00
Payoff Status
$0.00 Closed
$0.00 Closed
$0.00 Closed
$0.00 Pending
$0.00
$0.00
Report Name:
Assessment Search
City of Farmington
Special Assessments Search
Property ID
14-77000-042-22
Lot Block Addition
042 22 1477000
Addition NameJLwal
Town of Farmington
Property Address
Farmington, MN 55024
SA Nbr
140296
2010-1
Description
STSCAPE
2010 SEAL COAT PROJECT
Property Status
Active
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
N N N N N N N N N N
Xm Term Rate Total Cnrr Prin
2002 15 6.5000 $2,537.55 $0.00
2011 1 5.0000 $136.65 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00
$2,537.55
$136.65
$0.00
$0.00
Summary of Levied:
Summary of Deferred:
Summary of Closed:
Pending Estimate:
Future Estimate:
Hookup Fee Estimate:
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Printed: 3/29/2010
Page: 1
2010 P&I Cert:
$0.00
Payoff Status
$0.00 Closed
$0.00 Pending
$0.00
$0.00
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10-5-14: B-2 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT:
(A) Purpose: The B-2 downtown business district Identifies a variety of general commercial and higher density residential uses for the
downtown area In order to expand and strengthen the downtown as the primary commercial district for the city, create a pedestrian friendly
downtown, and promote the city as a cultural center. Objectives ofthls district are to preserve historical buildings, require high design
standards, and provide a diverse mix of community oriented commercial and cultural activities that are pedestrian oriented and accessible to
area residents.
(B) Bulk And Density Standards:
1. Minimum Standards:
area
width
ront yard setback
ide yard setback
ear yard setback
Height (maximum)
Maximum lot cove
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted.
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Animal clinics.
Clinics.
Clubs.
Coffee shops.
Commercial recreational uses.
Commercial services.
Neighborhood services.
Nonprofit recreational, cultural and entertainment uses.
Offices.
Personal and professional services.
Personal health and beauty services.
Public buildings.
Recreation equipment sales/service/repair.
Restaurants, class I, traditional.
Retail facilities.
Sexually oriented businesses _ accessory. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)
2. Conditional:
Auto repair, major.
Auto repair, minor.
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Bed and breakfast.
Child daycare center, commercial.
Churches.
Convenience store, with gas.
Dental laboratories.
Funeral homes.
Grocery stores.
Hotels.
Mixed use building.
Motels.
Multiple-family dwellings.
Outdoor sales.
Public and parochial schools.
Public utility buildings.
Restaurants, class II, fast food, convenience.
Restaurants, class III, with liquor seIVlce.
Restaurants, class IV, nonintoxicating.
Solar energy systems.
Theaters. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 002-483, 12-2-2002; Ord. 003-484, 1-21-2003; Ord. 004-513, 8-2-2004; Ord. 005-537, 7-5
-2005)
3. Accessory:
Parking lots. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)
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10-6-28: DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT DESIGN STANDARDS:
(A) Purpose: The purpose of this section Is to establish design standards pertaining to the commercial buildings In the downtown commercial
district. The design standards are Intended to do the following:
1. Encourage Integrated site planning to create a cohesive, sustainable built environment.
2. Maintain and reinforce "small town" and "main street" architectural traditions.
3. Encourage an active, walkable, pedestrian environment.
4. Maintain the character of historic buildings.
5. Unify and articulate building facades.
6. Place a strong visual emphasis on streetscapes.
7. Require new construction to be compatible with existing buildings.
8. Provide for the compatible Integration of commercial and residential uses located on the edge of the downtown commercial district.
9. Encourage replacement or remodeling of architecturally Incompatible buildings.
10. Adaptively reuse older buildings that contribute to the district's sense of time and place.
11. Encourage the development of pocket parks, gardens, plazas. and courtyards for public use.
12. Establish well defined transitions (mixed use buildings) between the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods.
(B) Overlay District Boundary: The downtown commercial overlay district (DC) Is described as the property located south of the Vermillion
River, west of 4th Street, north of Walnut Street and east of 1 st Street.
(C) Process: The downtown commercial overlay district design standards will be administered through the site plan process In section 1 Q-6-23
of this chapter and, if required under the design review process In section 2-11-5 of this code.
(D) Applicability: All new construction and renovations or additions of existing commercial structures In the DC district will be required to meet
the standards In this chapter, unless otherwise provided. Projects exempt from meeting the standards are those commercial buildings that
are comprised of any of the following project types:
1. Interior remodels;
2. Buildings used solely for residential purposes;
3. Normal or routine maintenance and repair of existing structures;
4. Construction that does not require a building permit.
(E) Building Material And Design:
1. In the case of new construction, renovations, or additions, seventy percent (70%) or more of the total surface area of exterior walls
exposed to pUblic view shall consist of a mixture of two (2) or more of the predominant downtown finish materials (clay, brick, stucco,
natural stone, ornamental concrete; except for portions of exterior walls not visible from the public viewshed). Extruded metal storefront
framing may be used only on window or door frames.
2. Transparent glass must comprise a minimum of fifty percent (50%) (but shall not exceed 75 percent) of the total wall area of the first floor
elevation on the primary facade; transparent glass or facede openings shall comprise a minimum of twenty percent (20%) (but shall not
exceed 50 percent) of the total wall area on the upper floor elevation of any street facade; upper story windows will be vertically
proportioned and have the visual appearance of traditional double hung sash.
3. Blank, windowless walls shall be avoided wherever possible.
4. Exterior walls shall not be covered with metal panels, EIFS (exterior Insulation and finish system), vinyl siding, faux half timbering, logs,
shakes, shingles, exposed aggregate, or poured in place concrete.
5. Preassembledciay brick panels, artificial stucco, decorative precast units resembling stone, and other modem materials may be used that
similarly match the appearance of historic materials.m
6. Standardized corporate or "trademark" commercial building types shall be constructed to meet the architectural style of the downtown,
which includes building materials, glass, color, and signage.
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7. The ground or street level of a building shall be visually distinguished from the upper level(s) through the use of colors and/or building
materials.
8. Imitation of historical styles shall be encouraged in new construction and renovation of existing buildings; references to historic
architectural styles and periods will be Interpreted in a contemporary manner; new and renovated buildings shall reinforce and not
compete with heritage landmark properties.
9. New commercial buildings shall solidify the relationship between old and new bUildings and support a human scaled, street oriented
downtown environment. Infill construction on side streets shall be designed with architectural features such as brick facades.
10. The massing and bulk of new buildings shall be mitigated by varied massing and proper articulation of street facades. Large "big box"
commercial buildings shall be designed to appear as multiple storefronts by breaking the facade into smaller bays of twenty feet (20') in
width In order to maintain a pattern integrated with and similar to surrounding buildings.
11. The size, scale, massing, and facade materials of new construction will complement the architectural character of existing historic
buildings identified as heritage landmarks.
12. Comer buildings shall be designed with two (2) street facades and a maIn entrance on both sides.
13. The maximum height of new construction shall be forty five feet (45').
14. Rooflines shall be flat or gently sloping.
(F) Awnings/Canopies:
1. Where Allowed: Awnings/canopies shall be allowed over the first floor windows and along the frontage of all building entrances.
2. Projection; Support: Awnings and canopies shall not project more than five feet (5') into the public right of way, except where located
above an entrance, in which case the maxImum projection shall not exceed eight feet (81. Awnings and canopIes may not be supported
by poles or other structural elements located in the public right of way.
3. Length: Awnings and canopies should emphasize the rhythm of the facade bays, windows and entrances, and shall not continue
uninterrupted along the building facade.
4. Height: The bottom of awnings and canopies should be at least eight feet (8') above sidewalk grade.
5. illuminatIon: Backlit awnings and canopies are not permitted.
6. Inscription: Lettering on awnIngs and canopIes shall comply with subsection 1 0-6-3(B)1 (k) of thIs chapter.
7. Materials: Awning and canopy materials should be limited to cotton, acrylic or vInyl coated cotton, copper or bronze coated metal, or clear
glass. AwnIngs shall be designed with a slope. No horizontal awnings are allowed. Structural supports shall be constructed of steel and/or
alumInum and shall (If or where visible) incorporate ornamental features.
(G) Parking Areas:
1. Required off street parking shall be provIded by spaces at the rear or sides of a building and provided with architecturally compatible
security lighting, and screened with landscape buffers or low walls.
2. Underground and structured parkIng shall be encouraged and new parking structures shall be compatible with (but not Indistinguishable
from) adjacent buildIngs in terms of height, scale, massing, and materials.
(H) Landscaping:
1. Landscaping withIn the downtown commercial overlay dIstrict shall comply with section 10-6-10 of this chapter.
(I) Screening:
1. ScreenIng of service yards, refuse, and waste removal areas, loading docks, truck parking areas and other areas which tend to be
unsightly shall be accomplished by use of walls, fencing, dense plantIng, or any combination ofthese elements. ScreenIng shall block
views from public rights of way, private street and off street parking areas, and shall be equally effective in winter and summer. Chain link
and slatted fencing are prohibited.
2. Mechanical equipment, satellite dIshes, and other utility hardware, whether located on the roof or exterior of the bUilding or on the ground
adjacent to it, shall be screened from the publiC view with materials Identical to or strongly similar to building materials, or by landscaping
that will be effective in winter, or they shall be located so as not to be visible from any publiC right of way, private street or off street
parking area. In no case shall wooden fencing be used as a rooftop equipment screen.
(J) Signs:
1. Notwithstanding contrary provisions In this code the followIng provisions are allowed in the DC district:
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(a) Projecting signs perpendicular to the building. Projecting signs shall comply with subsection 10-6-3(8)5(e) of this chapter (Spruce
Street signs).
(b) Wall signs flat along building frontage as required In subsection 10-6-3(8)3(a) of this chapter.
(c) Monument signs are allowed where existing building is set back from front property line as required In subsection 10-6-3(8)3(b) of this
chapter.
(d) Painted wall signs shall be permitted through a conditional use permit per subsection 10-6-3(8)1 (I) of this chapter.
(e) A-frame signs are allowed per subsection 10-6-3(8)1 (t) of this chapter.
2. Signs on historic landmark buildings must: a) not cause damage to historic architectural features or building materials as a result of
Installation; and b) should be designed and Installed In such a manner that when they are removed or replaced there Is no physical
evidence of their former presence. In other words, holes may not be drilled in historic masonry, alterations may not be made of historic
character defining windows or doors, and no fasteners may be attached to any historic trim. (Ord. 009-611, 10-19-2009)
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Cindy Muller
From: Cindy Muller
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 8:28 AM
To: 'janietute@aol.com'; 'godsbarn2@gmail.com'
Cc: Tina Hansmeier
Subject: 305 3rd Street
Attachments: use c1ass1.pdf
Attached is the Use and Occupancy Classification from the International Building Code. According to the
State Building Code, in existing and new buildings, automatic sprinkler systems for new buildings,
buildings increased in total floor area (including the existing building), or buildings in which the occupancy
classification has changed, must be installed and maintain in operational condition within the structure.
Please inform Ken Lewis, Building Official, (Tel: 651-280-6833) of any use proposed for the old liquor
store building (305 3rd Street) to determine if this requirement would apply.
Thank you.
Tina Hunsmeier
Economic Development Specialist
City (~(F'armingt()n
430 Third 5,'treet
Forming/on. MN 5502-1
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F'ax: 65/-280-6899
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REVISOR
1306.0020
1306.0020 MUNICIPAL OPTION.
Subpart 1. Requirement. The sprinkler system requirements of this chapter, if
adopted, must be adopted with the selection of either subpart 2 or 3, without amendment.
Subp. 2. Existing and new buildings. Automatic sprinkler systems for new
buildings, buildings increased in total floor area (including the existing building), or
buildings in which the occupancy classification has changeg., must be installed and
maintained in operational condition within the structure. The requirements of this subpart
apply to structures that fall within the occupancy classifications established in part
.1306.0030, items A to D.
Exception: The floor area of minor additions that do not increase the occupant load
does not have to be figured into the square footage for occupancy classifications
established in part 1306.0030, items A to D.
Subp. 3. New buildings. Automatic sprinkler systems for new buildings, additions
to existing buildings, or-buildings in which the occupancy classification has changed must
be installed and maintained in operational condition within thestIucture. The requirements
of this subpart apply to structures that fall within the occupancy classifications established
in part 1306.0030, items A to D.
Exception: The floor area of minor additions that do not increase the occupant load
does not have to be figured into the 'square footage for occupancy classifications
established in part 1306.0030, "items A to D.
Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 1613.64
History: 27 SR 1479; 32 SR 6
Posted: July 11, 2007
Copyright ~2008 by the Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. All Rights Reserved.
CHAPTER 3
USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
SECTION 301
GENERAL
301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the
classification of all buildings and structures as to use and occu-
pancy.
SECTION 302
CLASSIFICATION
302.1 General. Structures or portions of structures shall be
classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the
groups listed below. A room or space that is intended to be
occupied at different times for different purposes shall comply
with all of the requirements that are applicable to each of the
purposes for which the room or space will be occupied. Struc-
tures with multiple occupancies or uses shall comply with Sec-
tion 508. Where a structure is proposed for a purpose that is not
specifically provided for in this code, such structure shall be
classified in the group that the occupancy most nearly resem-
bles, according to the :fire safety and relative hazard involved.
1. Assembly (see Section 303): Groups A-I, A-2, A-3,
A-4 and A-5
2. Business (see Section 304): Group B
3. Educational (see Section 305): Group E
4. Factory and Industrial (see Section 306): Groups F-I
and F-2
5. High Hazard (see Section 307): Groups H-I, H-2, H-3,
H-4 and H-5
6. Institutional (see Section 308): Groups 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 and
1-4
7. Mercantile (see Section 309): Group M
8. Residential (see Section 310): Groups R-I, R-2, R-3
and R-4
9. Storage (see Section 311): Groups S-l and S-2
10. Utility and Miscellaneous (see Section 312): Group U
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SECTION 303
ASSEMBLY GROUP A
303.1 Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a
portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for purposes such
as civic, social or religious functions; recreation, food or drink
consumption; or awaiting transportation.
Exceptions:
1. A building used for assembly purposes with an occu-
pant load of less than 50 persons shall be classified as
a Group B occupancy.
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2. A room or space used for assembly purposes with an
occupant load ofless than 50 persons and accessory to
another occupancy shall be classified as a Group B
occupancy or as part of that occupancy.
3. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is
less than 750 square feet (70 m2) in area and is acces-
sory to another occupancy shall be classified as a
Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy.
Assembly occupancies shall include the following:
A-1 Assembly uses, usually with fixed seating, intended for
the production and viewing of the performing arts or
motion pictures including, but not limited to:
Motion picture theaters
Symphony and concert halls
Television and radio studios admitting an audience
Theaters
, A-2 Assembly uses intended for food and/or drink con-
sumption including, but not limited to:
Banquet halls
Night clubs
Restaurants
Taverns and bars
A-3 Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or
amusement and other assembly uses not classified else-
where in Group A including, but not limited to:
Amusement arcades
Art galleries
Bowling alleys
fl~esmreligiousworship I
Community halls
Courtrooms
Dance halls (not including food or drink consump-
tion)
Exhibition halls
Funeral parlors
Gymnasiums (without spectator seating)
Indoor swimming pools (without spectator seating)
Indoor tennis courts (without spectator seating)
Lecture halls
Libraries
Museums
Waiting areas in transportation terminals
Pool and billiard parlors
A-4 Assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting
events and activities with spectator seating'including,
but not limited to:
Arenas
Skating rinks
Swimming pools
Tennis courts
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A~5 Assembly uses intended for participation in or viewing
outdoor activities including, but not limited to:
Amusement park structures
Bleachers
Grandstands
Stadiums
SECTION 304
BUSINESS GROUP B
304.1 Business Group B. Business Group B occupancy
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a
portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type transac-
tions, including storage of records and accounts. Business
occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Airport traffic control towers
Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds
Banks
Barber and beauty shops
Car wash
Civic administration
Clinic-outpatient
Dry cleaning and laundries: pick-up and delivery stations
and self-service
iii Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade
Electronic data processing
Laboratories: testing and research
Motor vehicle showrooms
Post offices
Print shops ,
Professional services (architects, attorneys, dentists,
physicians, engineers, etc.)
Radio and television stations
Telephone exchanges
Training and skill development not within a school or
academic program
SECTION 305
EDUCATIONAL GROUP E
305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a
portion thereof, by six or more persons at anyone time for edu-
cational purposes through the 12th grade. Religious educa-
tional rooms and religious auditoriums, which are ,accessory to
I!I places of religious worship in accordance with Section 508.3.1
and have occupant loads of less than 100, shall be classified as
A-3 occupancies.
305.2 Day care. The use of a building or structure, or portion
thereof, for educational, supervision or personal care services
for more than five children older than 21/2 years of age, shall be
classified as a Group E occupancy.
SECTION 306
fACTORY GROUP IF
306.1 Factory Industrial Group F. Factory Industrial Group
F occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or
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structure, or a portion thereof, for assembling, disassembling,
fabricating, finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair or pro-
cessing operations that are not classified as a Group H hazard-
ous or Group S storage occupancy.
306.2 Factory Industrial F.l Moderate~hazard Occupancy.
Factory industrial uses which are not classified as Factory
Industrial F- 2 Low Hazard shall be classified as F-I Moderate
Hazard and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Aircraft
Appliances
Athletic equipment
Automobiles and other motor vehicles
Bakeries
Beverages; over 12-percent alcohol content
Bicycles
Boats
Brooms or brushes
Business machines
Cameras and photo equipment
Canvas or similar fabric
Carpets and rugs (includes cleaning)
Clothing
Construction and agricultural machinery
Disinfectants
Dry cleaning and dyeing
Electric generation plants
Electronics
Engines (including rebuilding)
Food processing
Furniture
Hemp products
Jute products
Laundries
Leather products
Machinery I
Metals
Millwork (sash & door)
Motion pictures and television filming (without spectators)
Musical instruments
Optical goods
Paper mills or products
Photographic film
Plastic products
Printing or publishing,
Recreational vehicles
Refuse incineration
Shoes
Soaps and detergents
Textiles
Tobacco
Trailers
Upholstering
Wood; distillation
Woodworking (cabinet)
306.3 Factory Industrial F -2 Low-hazard Occupancy. Fac-
tory industrial uses that involve the fabrication or manufactur-
ing of noncombustible materials which during finishing,
packing or processing do not involve a significant fire hazard
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shall be classified as F- 2 occupancies and shall include, but not
be limited to, the following:
Beverages; up to and including 12-percent alcohol content
Brick and masonry
Ceramic products
Foundries
Glass products
Gypsum
Ice
Metal products (fabrication and assembly)
SECTION 307
HiGH=HAZA.RD GROUP H
[F] 307.1 High-hazard Group H. High-hazard Group H occu-
pancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or
a portion thereof, that involves the manufacturing, processing,
generation. or storage of materials that constitute a physical or
health hazard in quantities in excess of those allowed in control
areas constructed and located as required in Section 414. Hazard-
oususes are classified in Groups H-l, H-2, H-3, H-4andH-5 and
shall be in accordance with this section, the requirements of Sec-
tion 415 and the International Fire Code.
ExceptiOlllS: The following shall not be classified in Group
H, but shall be classified in the occupancy that they most
nearly resemble:
1. Buildings and structures that contain not more than
the maximum allowable quantities per control area
of hazardous materials as shown in Tables 307.1(1)
and 307.1 (2), provided that such buildings are main-
tained in accordance with the International Fire
Code.
2. Buildings utilizing control areas in accordance with
Section 414.2 that contain not more than the maxi-
mum allowable quantities per control area of haz-
ardous materials as shown in Tables 307.1(1) and
307.1(2).
3. Buildings and structures occupied for the applica-
tion of flammable finishes, provided that such build-
ings or areas conform to the requirements of Section
416 and the International Fire Code.
4. Wholesale and retail sales and storage of flammable
and combustible liquids in mercantile occupancies
conforming to the International Fire Code.
5. Closed piping containing flammable or combustible
liquids or gases utilized for the operation of machin-
ery or equipment.
6. Cleaning establishments that utilize combustible
liquid solvents having a flash point of 1400F (60oC)
or higher in closed systems employing equipment
listed by an approved testing agency, provided that
this occupancy is separated from all other areas of
the building by I-hour fire barriers or I-hour hori-
zontal assemblies or both.
7. Cleaning establishments that utilize a liquid solvent
having a flash point at or above 2000F (930C).
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USE AND OCCUPANCY CI..ASSIFlCATION
8. Liquor stores and distributors without bulk storage.
9. Refrigeration systems.
10. The storage or utilization of materials for agricul-
tural purposes on the premises.
11. Stationary batteries utilized for facility emergency
power, uninterrupted power supply or telecommu-
nication facilities, provided that the batteries are
provided with safety venting caps and ventilation is
provided in accordance with the International
Mechanical Code.
12. Corrosives shall not include personal or household
products in their original packaging used in retail
display or commonly used building materials.
13 Buildings and structures occupied for aerosol stor-
age shall be classified as Group S-I, provided that
such buildings conform to the requirements of the
International Fire Code.
14. Display and storage of nonflammable solid and non-
flammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous
materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum
allowable quantity per control area in Group M or S
occupancies complying with Section 414.2.5.
15. The storage of black powder, smokeless propellant
and small arms primers in Groups M and R-3 and
special industrial explosive devices in Groups B, F,
M and S, provided such storage conforms to the
quantity limits and requirements prescribed in the
International Fire Code.
307.1.1 Hazardous materials. Hazardous materials in any
quantity shall conform to the requirements of this code,
including Section 414, and the International Fire Code.
[F] 307.2 Definitions. The following words and terms shall,
for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this
code, have the meanings shown herein.
AEROSOL. A product that is dispensed from an aerosol con-
tainer by a propellant.
Aerosol products shall be classified by means of the calcula-
tion of their chemical heats of combustion and shall be desig-
nated Levell, 2 or 3.
Levell aerosol products. Those with a total chemical heat
of combustion that is less than or equal to 8,600 British ther-
mal units per pound (BtuI1b) (20 kJ/g).
Level 2 aerosol products. Those with a total chemical heat
of combustion that is greater than 8,600 BtuI1b (20 kJ/g), but
less than or equal to 13,000 BtuI1b (30 kJ/g). .
Level 3 aerosol products. Those with a total chemical heat
combustion that is greater than 13,000 BtuI1b (30 kJ/g).
AEROSOL CONTAINER. A metal can or a glass or plastic
bottle designed to dispense an aerosol. Metal cans shall be lim-
ited to a maximum size of 33.8 fluid ounces (1,000 ml). Glass
or plastic bottles shall be limited to a maximum size of 4 fluid
ounces (118 ml).
BALED COrrON. A natural seed fiber wrapped in and
secured with industry accepted materials, usually consisting of
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USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
burlap, woven polypropylene, polyethylene or cotton or sheet
polyethylene, and secured with steel, synthetic or wire bands or
wire; also includes linters (lint removed from the cottonseed)
and motes (residual materials from the ginning process).
BALED CorrON, DENSELY PACKED. Cotton made into
banded bales with a packing density of at least 22 pounds per
cubic foot (360 kglm3), and dimensions complying with the fol-
lowing: a length of 55 inches (1397 :t 20 mm), a width of 21
inches (533.4:t 20 mm) and a height of27.6 to 35.4 inches (701 to
899 mm).
BARRICADE. A structure that consists of a combination of
walls, floor and roof, which is designed to withstand the rapid
release of energy in an explosion and which is fully confined,
partially vented or fully vented; or other effective method of
shielding from explosive materials by a natural or artificial bar-
rier.
Artificial barricade. An artificial mound or revetment a
minimum thickness of 3 feet (914 mm).
Natural barricade. Natural features of the ground, such as
hills, or timber of sufficient density that the surrounding
exposures that require protection cannot be seen from the
magazine or building containing explosives when the trees
are bare of leaves.
BOILING POINT. The temperature at which the vapor pres-
sure of a liquid equals the atmospheric pressure of 14.7 pounds
per square inch (psi) (101 kPa) gage or 760 mm of mercury.
Where an accurate boiling point is unavailable for the material
in question, or for mixtures which do not have a constant boil-
ing point, for the purposes of this classification, the 20-percent
evaporated point of a distillation performed in accordance with
ASTM D 86 shall be used as the boiling point of the liquid.
CLOSED SYSTEM. The use of a solid or liquid hazardous
material involving a closed vessel or system that remains
closed during normal operations where vapors emitted by the
product are not liberated outside of the vessel or system and the
product is not exposed to the atmosphere during normal opera-
tions; and all uses of compressed gases. Examples of closed
systems for solids and liquids include product conveyed
through a piping system into a closed vessel, system or piece of
equipment.
COMBUSTIBLE DUST. Finely divided solid material that is
420 microns or less in diameter and which, when dispersed in
air in the proper proportions, could be ignited by a flame, spark
or other source of ignition. Combustible dust will pass through
a U.S. No. 40 standard sieve.
COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS. Readily ignitable and free-burn-
I ing materials in a fibrous or shredded form, such as cocoa fiber,
cloth, cotton, excelsior, hay, hemp, henequen, istIe,jute, kapok,
oakum, rags, sisal, Spanish moss, straw, tow, wastepaper, cer-
I tain synthetic fibers or other like materials. This definition does
not include densely packed baled cotton.
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. A liquid having a closed cup
flash point at or above lOOOF (380C). Combustible liquids shall
be subdivided as follows:
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Class IT. Liquids having a clo~ed cup flash point at or above
lOooF (380C) and below 1400F (60oC).
Class IllA. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or
above 1400F (60oC) and below 2000F (930C).
Class IDB. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or
above 2000F (930C).
~e category of combustible liquids does not include com-
pressed gases or cryogenic fluids.
COMPRESSED GAS. A material, or mixture of materials
which:
1. Is a gas at 68 OF (20oC) or less at 14.7 pounds per square
inch atmosphere (psia) (101 kPa) of pressure; and
2. Has a boiling point of 680F (20oC) or less at 14.7 psia
(101 kPa) which is either liquefied, nonliquefied or in
solution, except those gases which have no other health-
or physical-hazard properties are not considered to be
compressed until the pressure in the packaging exceeds
41 psia (282 kPa) at 680F (20oC).
The states of a compressed gas are categorized as follows:
1. Nonliquefied compressed gases are gases, other than
those in solution, which are in a packaging under the
charged pressure and are entirely gaseous at a tempera-
ture of 680F (20oC).
2. Liquefied compressed gases are gases that, in a packag-
ing under the charged pressure, are partially liquid at a
temperature of 680F (20oC).
3. Compressed gases in solution are nonliquefied gases that
are dissolved in a solvent.
4. Compressed gas mixtures consist of a mixture of two or
more compressed gases contained in a packaging, the
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ties of the mixture as a whole.
CONTROL AREA. Spaces within a building where quanti- I
ties of hazardous materials not exceeding the maximum
allowable quantities per control area ~ stored, dispensed,
used or handled. See also the definition of "Outdoor control I
area" in the International Fire Code.
CORROSIVE. A chemical that causes visible destruction of,
or irreversible alterations in,living tissue by chemical action at
the point of contact. A chemical shall be considered corrosive
if, when tested on the intact skin of albino rabbits by the method
described in DOTn 49 CPR, Part 173.137, such a chemical
destroys or changes irreversibly the structure of the tissue at the
point of contact following an exposure period of 4 hours. This
term does not refer to action on inanimate surfaces.
CRYOGENIC FLUID. A liquid having a boiling point lower
than -150oF (-I01OC) at 14.7 pounds per square inch atmo-
sphere (psia) (an absolute pressure of 101 kPa).
DAY BOX. A portable magazine designed to hold explosive I
materials constructed in accordance with the requirements for
a 'JYpe 3 magazine as defined and classified in Chapter 33 of
the Interitational Fire Code.
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[F] TABLE 307.1 (2)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PIER CONTROL AREA OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL POSING A HEALTH HAZARoa.b.c,1
STORAGE" USE-CLOSED SYSTEMs<! USE-oPEN SYSTEMs<!
Solid pounds"' f Uquld gallons Gas (cubic feet Uquld gallons Gas (cubic feet Uquld gallons
MATERIAL (pounds)"' f at NTP)8 Solid pounds8 (pounds)8 at NTP)8 Solid pounds8 (pounds)8
Corrosive 5,000 500 81Qt;g 5,000 500 81Qf. g 1,000 100
Highly toxic 10 (lOY 20" 10 (IOY 2()h 3 (3)i
Toxic 500 (500Y 81(1 500 (5oo)i 810f 125 (125)i
For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.028 m3, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 gallon = 3.785 L.
a. For use of control areas, see Section 414.2.
b. Inretail and wholesale sales occupancies, the quantities of medicines, foodstuffs, consumerorindus1rial products, and cosmetics, containing not more than 50 per-
cent by volume of water-miscible liquids and with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable, shall not be limited, provided that such materials are pack-
aged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons.
c. For storage and display quantities in Group M and storage quantities in Group S occupancies complying withSection 414.2.4, see Table 414.2.4(1).
d. The aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.
e. Quantities shall be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in a=dance with Section 903.3.1.1.
Where Note f also applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accmp.ulatively.
f. Quantities shall be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets. gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures as specified in the International Fire
Code. Where Note e also applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively.
g. A single cylinder containing 150 pounds or less of anhydrous ammonia in a single control area in a nonsprinklered building shall be considered amaximum allow-
able quantity. Two cylinders, each containing 150 pounds or less in a single control area, shall be considered a maximum allowable quantity provided the building
is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
h. Allowed only when stored in approved exhausted gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures as specified in the International Fire Code.
i. Quantities in parenthesis indicate quantity units in parenthesis at the head of each column.
j. For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with Section 2703.1.2 of the International Fire Code.
DEFLAGRATION. An exothermic reaction, such as the
extremely rapid oxidation of a flammable dust or vapor in air,
in which the reaction progresses through the unburned material
at a rate less than the velocity of sound. A deflagration can have
an explosive effect.
DETACHED BUILDING. A separate single-story building,
without a basement or crawl space, used for the storage or use
of hazardous materials and located an approve4 distance from
all structures.
DETONATION. An exothermic reaction characterized by the
presence of a shock wave in the material which establishes and
maintains the reaction.. The reaction zone progresses through
the material at a rate greater than the velocity of sound. The
principal heating mechanism is one of shock compression.
Detonations have an explosive effect. .
DISPENSING. The pouring or transferring of any material
from a container, tank: or similar vessel, whereby vapors, dusts,
fumes, mists or gases are liberated to the atmosphere.
EXPLOSIVE. Any chemical compound, mixture or device,
the primary or common purpose of which is to function by
explosion. The term includes, but is not limited to, dYnamite,
black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators,
safety fuses, squibs, detonatirig cord, igniter cord, igniters and
display fireworks, 1.3G (Class B, Special).
The term "explosive" includes any material deterniined to be
within the scope ofUSC Title 18: Chapter 40 and also includes
any material classified as an explosive other than consumer
:fireworks, l.4G (Class C, Common) by the hazardous materi-
als regulations of DOTn 49 CPR.
High explosive. Explosive material, such as dynamite,
which can be caused to detonate by means of a No.8 test
blasting cap when uncontiiled.
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Low explosive. Explosive material that will burn or defla-
grate when ignited. It is characterized by a rate of reaction
that is less than the speed of sound. Examples of low explo-
sives include, but are not limited to, black powder; safety
fuse; igniters; igniter cord; fuse lighters; fireworks, 1.3G
(Class B, Special) and propellants, 1.3C.
Mass-detonating explosives. Division 1.1, 1.2 'and 1.5
explosives alone or in combination, or loaded into varioUs
types of ammunition or containers, most of which can be
expected to explode virtually instantaneously when a small
portion is subjected to fire, severe concussion, impact, the
impulse of an initiating agent or the effect of a considerable
discharge of energy from without. Materials that react in
this manner represent a mass explosion hazard. Such an
explosive will normally cause severe structural damage to
adjacent objects. Explosive propagation could occur imme-
diately to other items of ammunition and explosives stored
sufficiently close to and not adequately protected from the
initially exploding pile with a time interval short enough so
that two or more quantities must be considered as one for
quantity-distance purposes.
UNIDOTn Class 1 explosives. The former classification
system used by DOTn included the terms ''high'' and "low"
explosives as defined herein. The following terms further
define explosives under the current system applied by
DOTn for all explosive materials defined as hazard Class 1
materials. Compatibility group letters are used in concert
with the division to specify further limitations on each divi-
sion noted (i.e., the letter G identifies the material as a pyro-
technic substance or article containing a pyrotechnic
substance and similar materials).
Division1.!. Explosives that have a mass explosion haz-
ard. A mass explosion is one which affects almost the
entire load instantaneously.
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Division 1.2. Explosives that have a projection hazard
but not a mass explosion hazard.
Division 1.3. Explosives that have a fire hazard and
either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard
or both, but not a mass explosion hazard.
Division 1.4. Explosives that pose a minor explosion
hazard. The explosive effects are largely confined to the
package and no projection of fragments of appreciable
size or range is to be expected. An external fire must not
cause virtually instantaneous explosion of almost the
entire contents of the package.
Division 1.5. Very insensitive explosives. This division
is comprised of substances that have a mass explosion
hazard, but that are so insensitive there is very little prob-
ability of initiation or of transition from burning to deto-
nation under normal conditions of transport.
Division 1.6. Extremely insensitive articles which do not
have a mass explosion hazard. This division is comprised
of articles that contain only extremely insensitive deto-
nating substances and which demonstrate a negligible
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FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of
producing a visible or audible effect for entertainment pur-
poses by combustion, deflagration or detonation that meets the
definition of lAG fireworks or 1.3G fireworks as set forth
herein.
FIREWORKS, I.3G. (Formerly Class B, Special Fireworks.)
Large fireworks devices, which are explosive materials,
intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce
audible or visible effects by combustion, deflagration or deto-
nation. Such I.3G fireworks include, but are not limited to, fire-
crackers containing more than 130 milligrams (2 grains) of
explosive composition, aerial shells containing more than 40
grams of pyrotechnic composition, and other display pieces
which exceed the limits for classification as lAG fireworks.
Such 1.3G fireworks are also described as fireworks, UN0335
by the DOTn.
FIREWORKS, 1.4G. (Formerly Class C, Common Fire-
works.) Small fireworks devices containing restricted amounts
of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce vis-
ible or audible effects by combustion. Such lAG fireworks
which comply with the construction, chemical composition
and labeling regulations of the DOTn for fireworks, UN0336,
and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as
set forth in CPSC 16 CPR: Parts 1500 and 1507, are not explo-
sive materials for the purpose of this code.
FLAMMABLE GAS. A material that is a gas at 680F (20oC)
or less at 14.7 pounds per square inch atmosphere (psia) (101
kPa) of pressure [a material that has a boiling point of 680F
(20oC) or less at 14.7 psia (101 kPa)] which:
1. Is ignitable at 14.7 psia (101 kPa) when in a mixture of 13
percent or less by volume with air; or
2. Has a flammable range at 14.7 psia(101 kPa) with air of
at least 12 percent, regardless of the lower limit.
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of pressure and a temperature of 680F (20oC) in accordance
with ASTM E 681.
FLAMMABLE LIQUEFIED GAS. A liquefied compressed
gas which, under a charged pressure, is partially liquid at a tem-
perature of 680F (20oC) and which is flammable.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID. A liquid having a closed cup flash
point below 1000F (380C). Flammable liquids are further cate-
gorized into a group known as Class I liquids. The Class I cate-
gory is subdivided as follows:
Class IA. Liquids having a flash point below 730F (230C)
and a boiling point below 1000F (380C).
Class m. Liquids having a flash point below 730F (230C)
and a boiling point at or above 1000F (380C).
Class IC. Liquids- having a flash point at or above 730F
(230C) and below 1000F (380C).
The category of flammable liquids does not include com-
pressed gases or cryogenic fluids.
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. A material capable of being
readily ignited from common sources of heat or at a temperature
of 6000F (3160C) or less. -
FLAMMABLE SOLID. A solid, other than a blasting agent or
explosive, that is capable of causing fire through friction,
absorption or moisture, spontaneous chemical change, or
retained heat from manufacturing or processing; or which has an
ignition temperature below 2120F (lOOoC) or which burns so
vigorously and persistently when ignited as to create a serious
hazard. A chemical shall be considered a flllmmllble solid as
determined in accordance with the test method of CPSC 16
CPR; Part 1500.44, if it ignites and burns with a self-sustained
flame at arate greater than 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) per second along its
major axis.
FLASH POINT. The minimum temperature in degrees Fahren-
heit at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form an
ignitable mixture with air near the surface or in the container, but
will not sustain combustion. The flash point of a liquid shall be
determined by appropriate test procedure and apparatus as spec-
ified in ASTM D 56, ASTM D 93 or ASTM D 3278.
HANDLING. The deliberate transport by any means to a point
of storage or use.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Those chemicals or substances
that are physical hazards or health hazards as defined and classi-
fied in this section and the International Fire Code, whether the
materials are in usable or waste condition.
HEALTH HAZARD. A classification of a chemical for which
there is statistically significant evidence that acute or chronic
health effects are capable of occurring in exposed persons. The
term ''health hazard" includes chemicals that are toxic or highly
toxic, and corrosive.
mGHLY TOXIC. A material which produces a lethal dose or
lethal concentration that falls within any of the following catego-
ries:
1. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (IDsO> of 50 mil-
ligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when admin-
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istered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300
grams each.
2. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LDSO> of 200
milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when
administered by continuous contact for 24 hours (or less if
death occurs within 24 hours) with the bare skin of albino
rabbits weighing between 2 and 3 kilograms each.
3. A chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LCso)
in air of 200 parts per million by volume or less of gas or
vapor, or 2 milligrams per liter or less of mist, fume or
dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for 1
hour (or less if death occurs within 1 hour) to albino rats
weighing between 200 and 300 grams each.
Mixtures of these materials with ordinaxy materials, such as
water, might not warrant classification as highly toxic. While
this system is basically simple in application, any hazard evalua-
tion that is required for the precise categorization of this type of
material shall be performed by experienced, technically compe-
tent persons.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. Materials that, when.
mixed, have the potential to react in a manner that genera~es-
heat, fumes, gases or byproducts which are hazardous to life or
property.
OPEN SYSTEM. The use of a solid or liquid hazardous mate-
rial involving a vessel or system that is continuously open to the
atmosphere during normal operations and where vapors are
liberated, or the product is exposed to the atmosphere during
normal operations. Examples of open systems for solids and
liquids include dispensing from or into open beakers or con-
tainers, dip tank and plating tank operations.
OPERATING BUILDING. A building occupied in conjunc-
tion with the manufacture, transportation or use of explosive
materials. Operating buildings are separated from one another
with the use of intraplant or intraline distances.
ORGANIC PEROXIDE. An organic compound that contains
the bivalent -0-0- structure and which may be considered to be
a structural derivative of hydrogen peroxide where one or both
of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by an organic radi-
cal. Organic peroxides can pose an explosion hazard (detona-
tion or deflagration) or they can be shock sensitive. They can
also decompose into various unstable compounds over an
extended period of time.
Class L Those formulations that are capable of deflagration
but not detonation.
Class II. Those formulations that burn very rapidly and that
pose a moderate reactivity hazard.
Class III. Those formulations that burn rapidly and that
pose a moderate reactivity hazard.
Class Iv. Those formulations that burn in the same manner
as ordinary combustibles and that pose a minimal reactivity
hazard.
Class 'Y. Those formulations that burn with less intensity
than ordinaxy combustibles or do not sustain combustion
and that pose no reactivity hazard.
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Unclassified detonable. Organic peroxides that are capable
of detonation. These peroxides pose an extremely high
explosion hazard through rapid explosive decomposition.
OXIDIZER. A material that readily yields oxygen or other
oxidizing gas, or that readily reacts to promote or initiate com-
bustion of combustible materials. Examples of other oxidizing
gases include bromine, chlorine and fluorine.
Class 4. An oxidizer that can undergo an explosive reaction
due to contamination or exposure to thermal or physical
shock. Additionally, the oxidizer will enhance the burning
rate and can cause spontaneous ignition of combustibles.
Class 3. An oxidizer that will cause a severe increase in the
burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes
in contact or that will undergo vigorous self-sustained
decomposition due to contamination or exposure to heat
Class 2. An oxidizer that will cause a moderate increase in
the burning rate or that causes spontaneous ignition of com-
bustible materials with which it comes in contact
Class 1. An oxidizer whose primary hazard is that it slightly
increases the burning rate but which does not cause sponta-
neous ignition when it comes in contact with combustible
materials.
OXIDIZING GAS. A gas that can support and accelerate
combustion of other materials.
PHYSICAL HAZARD. A chemical for which there is evi-
dence that it is a combustible liquid, compressed gas, cryo-
genic, explosive, flammable gas, flammable liquid, flammable
solid, organic peroxide, oxidizer, pyrophoric or unstable (reac-
tive) or water-reactive material.
PYROPHORIC. A chemical with an autoignition tempera-
ture in air, at or below a temperature of 1300P (54.40C).
PYROTECHNIC COMPOSmON. A chemical mixture
that produces visible light displays or sounds through a
self-propagating, heat-releasing chemical reaction which is
initiated by ignition.
TOXIC. A chemical falling within any of the following cate-
gories:
1. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LDsO> of more
than 50 milligrams per kilogram, but not more than 500
milligrams per kilogram of body weight when adminis-
tered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300
grams each.
2. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LDsO> of more
than 200 milligrams per kilogram but not more than
1,000 milligrams per kilogram of body weight when
administered by continuous contact for 24 hours (or less
if death occurs within 24 hours) with the bare skin of
albino rabbits weighing between 2 and 3 kilograms each.
3. A chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LCso)
in air of more than 200 parts per million but not more
than 2,000 parts per million by volume of gas or vapor, or
more than 2 milligrams per liter but not more than 20 mil-
ligrams per liter of mist, fume or dust, when adminis-
tered by continuous inhalation for 1 hour (or less if death
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occurs within 1 hour) to albino rats weighing between
200 and 300 grams each.
UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIAL. A material, other
than an explosive, which in the pure state or as cqn;unercially
produced, will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense
or become self-reactive and undergo other violent chemical
changes, including explosion, when exposed to heat, friction or
shock, or in the absence of an inhibitor, or in the presence of
contaminants, or in contact. with, incompatible materials.
Unstable (reactive) IIlatenal~ are subdivided as follows:
Class 4. Materials that in themselves are readily capable of
deto:qation or explosive decomposition or explosive reac-
,tion at normal temperatures and pressures. This class
includes materials that are sensitive to mechanical or local-
ized thermal shock at nopnal temperatures and pressUres.
Class 3. Materials that in themselves are capable of detona-
tion or of explosive decomposition or explosive reaction but
which require a strong initiating source or which must be
_,heated under confinement before initiation. This class
includes materials that are sensitive to thermal or mechani-
cal shock at elevated temperatures and pressures.
Class 2. Materials that in themselves are normally unstable
and readily undergo violent chemical change but do riot det-
onate. This class includes materials that can undergo chemi-
cal change with rapid release of, energy at. normal
temperatures and pressures, and that can undergo violent
chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures.
Class 1. Materials that in themselves are normally stable but
,which can become unstable at elevated temperatures and
pressure.
WATER-REACTIVE MATERIAL. A material that
explodes; violently reacts; produces flammable, toxic or other
hazardous gases; or evolves enough heat to cause autoignition
or ignition of combustibles upon exposure to water or mois-
ture. Water-reactive materials are subdivided as follows:
Class 3. Materials that react explosively with water Vl:'ithout
requiring heat or confinement.
CIaSs 2. Materials that react violently with water or have the
ability to boil, water. M~terials 1;hat produce ,flammable,
toxic or other hazardous gases or evolve enough heat to
cause autoignitioQ or ignition of combustibles upon' expo-
sure to water or moisture. '
Class 1. Materials that react with water with some release of
, energy, but not violently.
[F] 307.3 IDgh-hazard Group B-1. Buildings and structures
containing materials that pose a detonation hazard shall be
classified as Group H-1. Such materials shall include, but not
be limited to, the following:
Explosives:
Division 1.1
Division 1.2
Division 1.3
Exception: Materials that are used and maintained in
a form where either confinement or configuration will
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not elevate the hazard from a mass fire to massexplo-
sion hazard shall be allowed in H-2 occupancies.
Division 1.4
Exception: Articles, including articles packaged for
shipment, that are not regulated as an explosive under
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regula-
tions, or )lD.packaged articles used in process opera-
tit?ns that do not propagate a lletonati'on or
deflagration between articles shall be allowed iD.H-3
occupancies. .",
Division 1.5
Division 1.6
Organic peroxides, unclassified detonable
Oxidizers, Class 4 '
Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 3 detonable and Class 4
, Detonable pyrophoric materials
[F] 307.4 High-hazard Group B-2. Buildings and structures
containing materials that pos,e a deflagration hazard or a hazard
from accelerated burning shall be classified as Group H-2.
Such materials shall include, but not be ~ted to, the follow-
ing:
'Class I, IT or IllA flammable or combustible liquids which
are used or stored in normally open containers or systems,
or in closed containers or systems pressurized at more than
15 psi (103.4 kPa) gage. '
Combu~tible dusts . ..
Gryogenic :fluids; flammable
Flammable gases '
Organic peroxides, Class I
Oxidizers, Class 3, that are used or storedin normally open
containers or systems, orin closed containers or systems
pressurized at more than 15 psi (103 kPa) gage
Pyrophoric liquids, solids and gases, nondetonable
Unstable (reactive) materials~ Class 3, nondetonable
Water-reactive materialS, Class 3
[F] 307.s IDgh-hazard Group B-3. Buildings and structures
containing materials that readily support combustion or that '
pose a physical hazard shall be classified as Group H-3. Such
materials shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Class I, IT or IllA flammable or combustible liquids that
are used or stored in normally closed containers or
systems pressurized at 15 pounds per square inch gauge
(103.4 kPa) or less
Combustible fibers, other than densely packed baled cotton I
Consumer fireworks, I.4G (Class C, Common)
Cryogenic;: fluids, oxidizing ,
Flammable soUds
Organic peroxides, Class IT and ill
Oxidizers~ Class 2
Oxidizers, Class 3, that are used'or stored in normally
closed containers or systems pressurized at 15 pounds per
, square inch gauge (103 kPa) or less
Oxidizing gases
Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 2
Water-reactive materials, Class 2
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[F] 307.6 High~hazard Group H-4. Buildings and structures
which contain materials that are health hazards shall be classi-
fied as Group H-4. Such materials shall include, but not be lim-
ited to, the following:
Corrosives
Highly toxic materials
Toxic materials
~ ~07.7 Higb.~hazard Group H-5 structures. Semiconduc-
tor fabrication facilities and comparable research and develop-
ment areas in which hazardous production materials (HPM)
are used and the aggregate quantity of materials is in excess of
those listed in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2) shall be classified
as Group H-5. Such facilities and areas shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with Section 415.8.
[F] 307.8 Multiple hazards. Buildings and structures containing
a material or materials representing hazards that are classified in
one or more of Groups H-l, H-2, H-3 andH4 shall conform to the
code requirements for each of the occupancies so classified.
SECTION 308
. INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I
308.1 Institutional Group L Institutional Group I occupancy
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a
portion thereof, in which people are cared for or live in a super-
vised environment, having physical limitations because of
health or age are harbored for medical treatment or other care
or treatment, or in which people are detained for penal or cor-
rectional purposes or in whi:ch the liberty of the Occupants is
restricted. Institutional occupancies shall be classified as
Group 1-1,1-2,1-3 or 14.
308.2 Group I-I. This occupancy shall include buildings,
structures or parts thereof housing more than 16 persons, on a
24-hour basis, who because of age, mental dis~ility or other
reasons, live in a supervised residential environment that pro-
vides personal care services. The occupants are capable of
responding to an emergency situation without physical assis-
tance from staff. This group shall include, but not be limited to,
the following: .
Residential board and care facilities
Assisted livjng fac;ilities
Halfway houses' .
Group homes .
Congregate care facilities
Social rehabilitation facilities
Alcohol and drug centers
Convalescent facilities
A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons shall
be classified as a Group R-3 or shall'comply with the Interna-
tional Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. A
facility such as above, housing at least six and not more than 16
persop.s, shall be classified as Group R4.
308.3 Group 1~2. This occupancy shall include buildings and
structures used for medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or
custodial care on a 24-hour basis for more than five persons
who are not capable of self-preservation. This group. shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Hospitals
Nursing homes (both intermediate care facilities and
skilled nursing facilities)
Melital hospitals
Detoxification facilitieS
A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons shall
be classified !is Group R-3 or shall comply with the In(erna-
tional Residential Code in accor~ce with S~tion 101.2.
308.3.1 Child care faeiIity. A child care facility that pro-
vides care on a 24-hour basis to more than five children 21/2
years of age or less shall be classified ~ Group 1-2.
308.4 Group 1-3. This occupancy shall include buildings and
structures that are inhabited by more than five persons who are
under restraint or security. An 1-3 facility is occupied by Per-
sons' who are generally incapable of self-pteservation due to
security measures not under the occupants' control. This group
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Prisons
Jails
Reformatories
Detention centers
Correctional centers
Prerelease centers
Buildings of Group 1-3 shall be classified as one of the occu-
pancy conditions indicated in Sections 308.4.1 through
308.4.5 (see Section 408.1).
308.4.1 Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall
include buildings in which free movement is allowed from
sleeping areas, and other spaces where access or occupancy
is permitted, to the exterior via means of egress without
restraint. A Condition 1. facility is. perm.itted to be con-
structed as Group R.
308.4.2 Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall
include buildings' in which free movement is allowed from
sleeping areas and any other occupied smoke compartment
to one or more other smoke compartments. Egress to the
exterior is iID.peded by locked exits.
308.4.3 Condition 3. This occupancy condition shall .
include buildings in which free movementis.allowed within (.
individual smoke compartments, such as within a residen- :
. tial unit comprise4 of fudividual sleeping unitS and group .i
activity spaces, where egress is impeded by remote-con- .'
trolled release of means of egress from such a smoke com- ".
partment to another smoke compartment.
308.4.4 Condition 4. This occupancy condition shall
. include buildings in which free movement is restricted from
an occupied space. Remote-controlled release is provided to
permit movement from sleeping units, activity spaces and
other occupied areas within the smoke compartment to
other smoke compartments.
308.4.5 Condition 5. This occupancy condition shall
include buildings in which free movement is restricted from
an occupied space. Staff-controlled manual release is pro-
vided to permit movement from sleepmg units, activity
spaces and other occupied areas within the smoke compart-
ment to other smoke compartments.
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308.5 Group 1-4, day care facilities. This group shall include
buildings and structures occupied by persons of any age who
receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals
other than parents or guardians, relatives by blood, marriage or
adoption, and in a place other than the home of the person cared
for. A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons shall
be classified as a Group R-3 or shall comply with the Interna-
tional Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2.
Places of worship during religious functions are not included.
308.5.1 Adult care facility. A facility that provides accom-
modations for less than 24 hours for more than five unre-
lated adults and provides supervision and personal care
services shall be classified as Group 1-4.
Exception: A facility where occupants are capable of
responding to an emergency situation without physical
assistance from the staff shall be classified as Group A-3.
308.5.2 Child care facility. A facility that provides supervi-
sion and personal care on less than a 24-hour basis for more
than five children 21f2 years of age or less shall be classified
as Group 1-4.
Exception: A child day care facility that provides care
for more than five but no more than 100 children 21/2
years or less of age, when the rooms where such children
are cared for are located on the level of exit discharge and
each of these child care rooms has an exit door directly to
the exterior, shall be classified as Group E.
SECTION 309
MERCANTILE GROUP M
309.1 Mercantile Group M. Mercantile Group M occupancy
includes, among others, buildings and structures or a portion
thereof, for the display and sale of merchandise, and involves
stocks of goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such pur-
poses and accessible to the public. Mercantile occupancies
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Department stores
Drug stores
Markets
Motor fuel-dispensing facilities
Retail or wholesale stores
Sales rooms
309.2 Quantity of hazardous materials. The aggregate quan-
tity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or
noncombustible liquid hazardous materials stored or displayed
in a single control area of a Group M occupancy shall not
exceed the quantities in Table 414.2.4(1).
SECTION 310
RESIDENTIAL GROUP R
310.1 Residential Group R. Residential Group R includes,
among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion
thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classified as an Institu-
tional Group 1 or when not regulated by the International Resi-
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dential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. Residential
occupancies shall include the following: .'
Rat Residential occupancies containing sleeping units
where the occupants are primarily trans-ient in nature,
including: .
Boarding houses (transient)
Hotels (transient)
Motels (transient)
Ra2 Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or
more than two dwelling 'units where the occupants, are
primarily permanent in nature, including: "
Apartment houses
Boarding houses (not transient)
Convents ,
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Hotels (nontransient)
Monasteries '
Motels (nontransient)
Vacation timeshare properties
Congregate living facilities with 16 or fewer occu-I..'
pants are permitted to comply with the construction
requirements for Group R-3. '
R-3 Residential occupancies where the occupants are pri-
marily permanent in nature and not classified as Group
R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling I
units.
Adult facilities that provide accommodations for I
five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24
hours.
Child care facilities that provide accommodations for
five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24
hours. "
Congregate living facilities with 16 orfewer persons. I
Adult and child care facilities that are wi,thin a sin-
gle-family home are permitted to comply with the
International Residential Code.
R-4 Residential occupancies shall include buildings
arranged for occupancy as residential cafe/assisted liv-
ing facilities including more than five but not more than
16 occupants, excluding staff.
Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the require-
ments for' construction as defined for Group R-3,
except as otherwise provided for in this code, or shall
comply with the International Residential Code.
310.2 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the
purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this code,
have the meanings shown herein.
BOARDING HOUSE. A building arranged or used for lodg-
ing for compensation, with or without meals, and not occupied
as a single-family unit.
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I CONGREGATE LIVING FAcaITIES. A building or part
.. thereof that contains sleeping Units where residents share bath-
room and/or kitchen facilities.
DORMITORY. A space in a building where group sleeping
accommodations are provided in one room, or in a series of
closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the same
family group, under joint occupancy and single management,
as in college dormitories or fraternity houses.
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE. The care of residents who do
n9t ,!equire chronic or convalescent medical or nursing care.
Personal care involves responsibility for the safety of the resi-
dent while inside the building.
RESIDENTIAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILI-
TIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour
basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons,
live in a supervised residential environment which provides
personal care services. The occupants are capable of respond-
ing to an emergency situation without physical assistance from
staff. This classification shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: residential board and care facilities, assisted living
facilities, halfway houses, group homes, congregate care facili-
ties, social rehabilitation facilities, alcohol and drug abuse cen-
ters and convalescent facilities.
I TRANSIENT. Occupancy of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit
for not more than 30 days.
SECTION 311
STORAGE GROUP S
311.1 Storage Group S. Storage Group S occupancy includes,
among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion
thereof, for storage that is not classified as a hazardous occu-
pancy.
311.2 Moderate-hazard sto~age, Group S-I. Buildings
occupied for storage uses that are not classified as Group S-2,
including, but not limited to, storage of the following:
Aerosols, Levels 2 and 3
Aircraft repair hangar
Bags: cloth, burlap and paper
Bamboos and rattan
Baskets
Belting: canvas and leather
Books and paper in rolls or packs
Boots and shoes
Buttons, including cloth covered, pearl or bone
Cardboard and cardboard boxes
Clothing, woolen wearing apparel
Cordage
III Dry boat storage (indoor)
Furniture
Fur.s
Glues, mucilage, pastes and size
Grains
Horns and combs, other than celluloid
Leather
Linoleum
Lumber
Motor vehicle repair garages complying with the maximum
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allowable quantities of hazardous materials listed in
Table 307.1(1) (see Section 406.6)
Photo engravings
Resilient flooring
Silks
Soaps
Sugar
Trres, bulk storage of
Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and snuff
Upholstery and mattresses
Wax candles
311.3 Low-hazard storage, Group S-2. Includes, among oth-
ers, buildings used for the storage of noncombustible materials
such as products on wood pallets or in paper cartons with or
without single thickness divisions; or in paper wrappings. Such
products are permitted to have a negligible amount of plastic
trim, such as knobs, handles or film wrapping. Storage uses
shall include, but not be limited to, storage of the following:
Aircraft hangar
Asbestos
Beverages up to and including l2-percent alcohol in metal,
glass or ceramic containers
Cement in bags
Chalk and crayons
Dairy products in nonwaxed coated paper containers
Dry cell batteries /
Electrical coils
Electrical motors
Empty cans
Food products
Foods in noncombustible containers
Fresh fruits and vegetables in nonplastic trays or containers
Frozen foods
Glass
Glass bottles, empty or filled with noncombustible liquids
Gypsum board
Inert pigments
Ivory
Meats
Metal cabinets
Metal desks with plastic tops and trim.
Metal parts
Metals
Mirrors
Oil-filled and other types of distribution transformers
Parking garages, open or enclosed
Porcelain and pottery
Stoves
Talc and soapstones
Washers and dryers
SECTION 312
UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP U
312.1 General. Buildings and structures of an accessory char-
acter and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific
occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to
conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with
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the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy. Group U
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Agricultural buildings
Aircraft hangars, accessory to a one- or two-family
residence (see Section 412.3)
Barns
Carports
Fences more than 6 feet (1829 rom) high
Grain silos, accessory to a residential occupancy
Greenhouses .
Livestock shelters'
Private garages
. Retaining walls
. Sheds
Stables
Tanks
Towers
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