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. . e e where eight-inch walls are pe~~itted as above, in which case . parapets may be eight inches thick. SECTION 4. FRAME BUILDING IN FIRE LIMITS: The following frame structures are permissible in the fire limits: a. Temporary one-story frame buildings for the use of builders. b. Wooden fences not over 8 feet hi~h without roof or cover. ~ SECTION 5. ROOFS: All buildings or structures hereafter con- structed in the fire limits shall have incombustible roof coverings. No roofing on an existing roof shall be renewed or repaired to a greater extent than 10% of the roof surface, except in conformity with this ordinance, and in no instance shall more than one permit be issued each existing building in anyone year. . SECTION 6. REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS: Any existing building within the fire limits which may hereafter be damaged by fire, decay, or otherwise, to an amount greater than 50~ of its present value, exclusive of the foundation, shall not be repaired or rebuilt, but shall be removed. Extensions, remodeling, or additions to existing buildings shall not be considered as repairs, and shall not be permitted except when conforming with Section 3 of this ordinance. . SECTION 7. ARBITRATION: Whenever an application for permit to repair any existing building already located within the fire limits is made by any person or firm, and the City Council and the appli- cant disagree on the extent of repairs to be made, and a permit is denied by the designated Building Inspector, then the City Councilor Commission shall appoint 2 c~mpetent and disinterested - - person~,which said two persons so appointed shall select a third member, and these said three persons shall appraise the building, examine the plan of the proposed work, and the statement of mater- ials and labor to be used in the repairing or rebuilding of said building, and make a signed written report of their findings to the City Councilor Commission. If such report reflects clearly that sald rebuilding or repairing would be a violation of this ordinance, then such application for permit shall be denied by .