HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 99-O11 ORDINANCE NO. 99-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 1998 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24), INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION ,THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; AND ADOPTING, THE
UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1997
EDITION, THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1997 EDITION AND THE
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION, AND AMENDING
SECTIONS 14-4, 14-51, 14-53, 14-55, 14-91, 14-111, 14-150
REFERENCING CODE ADOPTIONS, ADDING SECTIONS 14-9,
14-193 AND DELETING SECTION 14-93.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022,et seq. and California Health&
Safety Code Section 17922 empower the City of Azusa ("City") to adopt by reference the
California Building Standards Code as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, adopting various uniform codes, including the 1997 Uniform Building Code
("UBC"), 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code ("UMC"), 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code ("UPC"),
1996 National Electrical Code ("NEC") and the 1997 Uniform Housing Code ("UHC"): and
the City may adopt other uniform codes by reference including the 1997 Uniform Sign
Code("USC") and the 1997 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub
Code("USHTC"),and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code Sections 14-1, 14-51,14-
91,14-111,14-150, and 14-191 the City previously adopted by reference various provisions
of the 1994 UBC, UMC, UPC, and USC and the 1993 edition of the NEC, subject to
particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in the Ordinances adopting such
codes, and
WHEREAS, the publishers of the uniform codes recently published updated
editions of such codes, and the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission")
adopted such codes and has established July 1, 1999 as the effective date of the most
recent edition of the California Building Standards Code, and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code, Section 17958.5 authorizes
cities and counties to modify the California Building Standards Code by adopting more
restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications are
accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic or topographical conditions, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa ("City Council") finds that
these local climatic or topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
The City is subject to relatively low amounts of precipitation, very low
humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions
are conducive to the spread of drought conditions and fires. For example,
during July,August and September,temperatures often exceed 100 degrees
Fahrenheit. During the same months humidity is usually less than 40% and
measurements of less than 10% are not uncommon, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned climatic conditions have also contributed to
the loss or damage of 450 homes in the Bel Air fire of 1961, 187 homes in the Chatsworth
fire of 1970, 50 homes in the Mandeville Canyon fire of 1978, 262 homes in the Anaheim
fire of 1982, 71 homes in Baldwin Hills fire of 1985,33 homes in the Porter Ranch fire of
1988, 162 homes in the Santa Barbara fire of 1990, 3300 homes in the Oakland fire of
1991 and most recently, hundred of acres in the nearby Chino Hills State Park fire of
1997; and
WHEREAS, based upon the recommendations of the Building Official, the
City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the California Building Standards
Code and uniform codes("amendments") are more restrictive than the standards adopted
by the California Building Standards Commission, would decrease the potential incidence
of property damage, injury and death due to fires, and are reasonably necessary to
mitigate the aforementioned local climatic or topographical condition. Specifically:
The amendments to Section 14-53 of the Azusa Municipal Code as set forth
in Section 6 of this ordinance requires all structures to have a minimum
class A or B roof which affords a higher level of fire protections than other
classes of roofing not possessing these characteristics and adopted for use
by the Commission,
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant
adverse effect on the environment. This ordinance would set forth new construction code
requirements, which are required to be implemented by state law, and any specific
development projects that would be subject to the requirements of these new regulations,
would require separate environmental review. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice
of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk's office within five(5) working days of
project approval.
SECTION 2. The Recitals contained in this ordinance are hereby adopted
as Findings of Fact by the City Council, as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Azusa
Municipal code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec 14-1 Codes Adopted
Subject to the changes and amendments set forth in this Chapter, those
certain Codes entitled The California Building Code,1998 Edition, California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition, the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code,1997 Edition, the
Uniform Sign Code, 1997 Edition and The Uniform Housing Code 1997 Edition and all
appendices, modifications, and supplements (published by the International Conference
of Building Officials),the California Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition (published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials), The California Electrical
Code, 1998 Edition, the Administrative Code for the National Electrical Code 1996 edition
and all appendices, modifications, and supplements (published by the National Fire
Protection Agency), each of which have been filed in the Office of the City Clerk and each
of which are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full, shall be the
standards, provisions, and conditions to be observed and followed in the regulation and
control of design, construction, quality, and materials, use, and occupancy, location and
maintenance of all buildings, structures, and certain equipment regulated by this Chapter
within the City of Azusa. In the event there is any inconsistency between the provisions
of the codes and modifications adopted by this Chapter, and other provisions of the Azusa
Municipal Code, then the more restrictive provision with respect to building regulations
shall apply."
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SECTION 4. Section 14-9 is hereby added to Chapter 14 to read as
follows:
"Sec. 14-9. Geologic Report Plan Review Fees
When a geologic report is required to be submitted for plan review, a fee
shall be paid at the time of submitting the geologic report for review. The plan review fee
shall be as set forth in the fee schedule resolution. When the geologic report is incomplete
or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be
charged as set forth in the fee schedule resolution.
SECTION 5. Section 14-51 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"Sec. 14-51. Generally.
The California Building Code, as adopted by section 14-1, is amended,
added to or modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the
provisions of the California Building Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by
this division and other provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect
to building regulations shall apply."
SECTION 6. Section 14-53 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
"Sec.14-53. Roof coverings.
A. The roof covering of any building, structure, or architectural
projection hereinafter constructed, regardless of type of occupancy classification or
building type, shall be of a Class A or B roof covering-assembly as in Chapter 15 of the
California 1998 Edition.
B. Every building hereinafter constructed, regardless of occupancy
classification or building type, using wood shake or wood shingle as a siding on a vertical
surface shall be pressure treated fire retardant type.
C. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall apply to repairs
or replacements of roof coverings on existing buildings, structures, or architectural
projections. When repairs or replacements involve more than twenty percent (20%) of the
roof area, the entire roof covering shall be of a Class A or B roof covering-assembly. If the
repair or replacement involved is less than twenty percent (20%) of the entire roof area,
and does not utilize contrasting or un-matching materials of roof covering this subsection
does not apply.
D. Any asphalt, fiberglass shingle, or similar type roof covering shall
have a 25 year rating and shall have a roof decking of a minimum of 1/2" CDX grade
plywood or approved equivalent and installed as per the manufacturer's instructions.
E. No rolled or built-up roof covering-assembly shall be applied or
installed to any building, structure, architectural projection, or addition when the roof pitch
is 2 in 12 or greater. (Example: 2 foot vertical rise in a 12 foot horizontal distance.) When
installed on less than a 2 in 12 roof pitch, and on a R-3/M-1 group occupancy building, said
rolled or built-up roof shall be constructed as follows:
1. Roof Deck to consist of 1/2 inch CDX plywood or
approved equivalent.
2. 30# underlayment and/or interlayment.
3. Minimum of 90# fiberglass covering.
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4. This roof covering system shall be applied in a hot
mopped application unless the new covering is installed
on a covered patio not exceeding 300 sq. feet.
F. Any attic vents, ventilators, ventilation turbines, or dormer vents
shall be painted the same color as the roof covering it is penetrating or surrounding unless
deemed not necessary by the building official.
G. This section shall be added to the California Building Code as
adopted by Section 14.1."
SECTION 7. Section 14-55 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"Sec. 14-55. Reference to city engineer.
(a) This section shall refer only to appendix chapter 33 of the California
Building Code, as adopted in section 14-1.
(b) For purposes of this section only, in appendix chapter 33 of the
California Building Code, as adopted, any reference to building official referred to therein
shall mean the "city engineer."
SECTION 8. Section 14-91 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"Sec. 14-91. Generally.
The California Electrical Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended,
added to or modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the
provisions of the California Electrical Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by
this division and other provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect
to building regulations shall apply."
SECTION 9. Section 14-93 is hereby deleted.
SECTION 10. Section 14-111 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-111. Generally.
If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the California
Mechanical Code, as adopted in section 14-1, and any modifications hereafter adopted
under this article and other provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision shall
apply."
SECTION 11. Section 14-150 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-150. Generally.
The California Plumbing Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended,
added to or modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the
provisions of the California Plumbing Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by
this division and other provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect
to building regulations shall apply."
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SECTION 12. Section 14-191 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-191. Generally.
The Uniform Sign Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended, added to
or modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions
of the Uniform Sign Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by this division and
other provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect to sign regulations
shall apply."
SECTION 13. Section 14-193 is hereby added to Chapter 14 to read as
follows:
"Sec. 14-193. Generally.
The Uniform Housing Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended, added
to or modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the
provisions of the Uniform Housing Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by
this division and other provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect
to sign regulations shall apply."
SECTION 14. Section 14-193 is hereby added to Chapter 14 to read as
follows:
"Sec. 14-194. Generally.
The Uniform Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is
amended, added to or modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency
between the provisions of the Uniform Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, as adopted, and the
modifications adopted by this division and other provisions of this Code, the more
restrictive provision with respect to sign regulations shall apply."
SECTION 15. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and
cause the s.the-tobe published in the manner required by law.
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'ASSED, ►„ #,AP".OVED this 2' day of June 1999.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I, ADOLPH SOLIS, City Clerk of the City of Azusa do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance No.9 9 ji s regularly introduced and placed upon its
first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the Z day of June, 1999. That
thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City
Council on the 28 day of Jun0999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Stanford, Rocha, Beebe, Madrid
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hardison
ABS NT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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C TY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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